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OverviewThese controversial readings show a Jesus who is dramatically different from contemporary Christians' view and present Gnosticism, an alternative version of Christianity that has been branded as heretical. Readers will learn about the different versions of Christianity that battled for supremacy in the first centuries after the death of Jesus. This entertaining and educational book describes each of the Gospels, providing insight to the turbulent times of early Christianity as well as renewed contemporary interest in these mysterious writings. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Meera LesterPublisher: Adams Media Corporation Imprint: Adams Media Corporation Dimensions: Width: 20.30cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.549kg ISBN: 9781598691566ISBN 10: 1598691562 Pages: 304 Publication Date: 12 February 2007 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Out of Stock Indefinitely Availability: In Print  Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock. Table of Contents"This accessible guide explores the following questions:; *What do Gnostics believe?; *Who were the authors of the Gnostic Gospels?; *How are the Bible scriptures and Gnostic Gospels different? How are they the same?; *How were the ""official"" Christian texts chosen?; *What is the devine feminine ideal?"ReviewsAuthor InformationMeera Lester, an internationally published author, converted to Catholicism when she was a teenager. She is the author of six books, most recently The Everything Mary Magdalene Book and Mary Magdalene: The Modern Guide to the Bible's Most Mysterious and Misunderstood Woman. She lives in San Jose, California. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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