The Hymn of Jesus (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161350111)

The Hymn of Jesus is a book written by G. R. S. Mead that explores the origins and significance of a Gnostic text known as the Hymn of the Pearl. The Hymn of the Pearl is a poem that tells the story of a prince who is sent on a mission to retrieve a precious pearl from a far-off land. Along the way, he forgets his true identity and falls into a state of spiritual sleep. Eventually, he remembers his mission and retrieves the pearl, awakening to his true self in the process.Mead delves into the symbolism and allegory of the Hymn of the Pearl, drawing connections to other Gnostic texts and exploring the deeper meanings behind the story. He also provides historical context for the text, discussing its possible origins and the cultural and religious influences that may have shaped it.The Hymn of Jesus is a fascinating exploration of Gnostic philosophy and spirituality, as well as a thoughtful analysis of one of its most important texts. Mead's writing is accessible and engaging, making this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in Gnosticism, mysticism, or spiritual philosophy in general.The marvellous and beautiful Hymn, which is the subject of this small volume, is found in what are without doubt the Leucian Acts of John. �������This Hymn is no hymn, but a mystery-ritual, and perhaps the earliest Christian ritual of which we have any trace.������� This beautiful Hymn was supposed to have been sung by Jesus and His apostles before he was delivered to the Jews.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: 116135011X
ISBN-13: 9781161350111
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/22/2010
Pages: 82
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.31d