{"product_id":"gnostic-and-historic-christianity-gerald-massey-9781169198456","title":"Gnostic And Historic Christianity","description":"Gnostic and Historic Christianity is a book written by Gerald Massey that delves into the differences between Gnostic Christianity and traditional or historic Christianity. The book explores the origins of Gnosticism and how it differs from mainstream Christianity in terms of beliefs, practices, and interpretations of biblical texts. Massey argues that Gnostic Christianity is a more spiritual and mystical form of Christianity that emphasizes direct personal experience of the divine rather than adherence to dogma and religious authority. He also examines the influence of Gnosticism on early Christian communities and the ways in which it was suppressed and marginalized by the dominant church. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history and development of Gnostic Christianity and its relationship to traditional Christianity, making it an essential read for anyone interested in the history of religion and spirituality.THIS 42 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Gerald Massey's Lectures, by Gerald Massey. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564591743.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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Gerald Massey\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1169198457\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781169198456\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Kessinger Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/10\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 42\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.66lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.25d","brand":"Gerald Massey","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43947874418943,"sku":"9781169198456","price":33.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_958b522c-4a73-4823-a886-f4e74f8769d7.jpg?v=1681521306","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/gnostic-and-historic-christianity-gerald-massey-9781169198456","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}