The Gospel of Philip the Deacon 1932 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162735856)

The Gospel of Philip the Deacon 1932 is a book written by Frederick Bond that explores the life and teachings of Philip the Deacon, one of the seven deacons chosen by the apostles in the early Christian church. The book delves into the Gospel of Philip, a Gnostic text discovered in Nag Hammadi, Egypt in 1945, and analyzes its significance in understanding the beliefs and practices of early Christianity. Bond provides a comprehensive commentary on the Gospel of Philip, examining its themes of spiritual enlightenment, the role of women in the church, and the nature of Christ. The book also includes a translation of the Gospel of Philip and a detailed introduction to Gnosticism, making it a valuable resource for scholars and students of early Christianity and religious studies. Overall, The Gospel of Philip the Deacon 1932 offers a fascinating insight into the life and teachings of one of the early Christian leaders and the Gnostic text that bears his name.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: Frederick Bond Bond,Hester Dowden
ISBN-10: 1162735856
ISBN-13: 9781162735856
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 252
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.53d