The Basilidian Gnosis (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169568815)

The Basilidian Gnosis is a book written by G. R. S. Mead that explores the teachings and beliefs of the Basilidian Gnostics, a Christian sect that flourished in the second century AD. Mead provides a comprehensive overview of their cosmology, theology, and practices, drawing on primary sources such as the writings of Basilides and his followers. He examines their unique interpretation of the Christian message, including their belief in a complex system of emanations from a transcendent God, the role of Jesus as a divine messenger, and the importance of spiritual knowledge (gnosis) for salvation. Mead also discusses the influence of other philosophical and religious traditions on Basilidian Gnosticism, such as Platonism and Hermeticism. The book is a valuable resource for scholars and students of early Christian history and Gnosticism.THIS 38 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Fragments of a Faith Forgotten, by G. R. S. Mead. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 092280222X.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: 1169568815
ISBN-13: 9781169568815
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 38
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.86lbs
Size: 8.50h x 11.02w x 0.19d