Fragments Of A Faith Forgotten: Some Short Sketches Among The Gnostics (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161602104)

Fragments Of A Faith Forgotten: Some Short Sketches Among The Gnostics is a book written by G.R.S. Mead. It is a comprehensive study of the Gnostic religion, which was a mystical and esoteric movement that emerged in the early Christian era. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the Gnostic beliefs, practices, and rituals, and explores the different schools of thought within the Gnostic tradition. Mead draws on a wide range of sources, including ancient texts, archaeological evidence, and historical records, to paint a vivid picture of the Gnostic worldview. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a particular aspect of the Gnostic religion. Some of the topics covered include the origins of Gnosticism, the Gnostic creation myth, the role of the divine feminine in Gnostic thought, and the Gnostic view of salvation. Fragments Of A Faith Forgotten is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of religion, mysticism, and spirituality.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: G. R. S. Mead
ISBN-10: 1161602100
ISBN-13: 9781161602104
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 690
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 4.11lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 1.44d