Fragments Of A Faith Forgotten: Some Short Sketches Among The Gnostics (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162915425)

Fragments of a Faith Forgotten: Some Short Sketches Among the Gnostics is a book written by G.R.S. Mead. It is a comprehensive and detailed exploration of the Gnostic beliefs and practices of the early Christian era. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Gnostic thought and tradition. Mead examines the origins of Gnosticism, its relationship to other religious movements of the time, and the various schools of thought within the Gnostic tradition. He also delves into the Gnostic scriptures, including the Nag Hammadi library, and provides a detailed analysis of their content and meaning. Throughout the book, Mead offers insights into the spiritual and philosophical underpinnings of Gnosticism, and explores the ways in which this ancient tradition continues to influence contemporary spirituality and religious thought. Overall, Fragments of a Faith Forgotten is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of religion and the development of religious ideas.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: 1162915420
ISBN-13: 9781162915425
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 690
Format: Paperback
Weight: 3.36lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 1.38d