The Montanists, the Gnostics, and the Alexandrines (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169160101)

The Montanists, The Gnostics, And The Alexandrines is a book written by W. K. Fleming that provides a comprehensive analysis of the religious movements of Montanism, Gnosticism, and Alexandrianism. The book explores the origins, beliefs, and practices of each of these movements, and examines their impact on early Christianity. The Montanists were a group of Christians that emerged in the second century and were known for their prophetic and ecstatic practices. The book explores the origins of Montanism, their beliefs, and the controversy that surrounded their teachings.Gnosticism was another movement that emerged in the second century, and the book delves into their complex beliefs, which included the idea of secret knowledge and the belief that the material world was evil. The book also examines the impact of Gnosticism on early Christianity and the challenges it posed to orthodox Christian beliefs.The Alexandrian school of thought is also explored in the book, which was a theological movement that emerged in Alexandria, Egypt. The book examines the key figures of this movement, such as Clement of Alexandria and Origen, and their contributions to Christian theology.Overall, The Montanists, The Gnostics, And The Alexandrines is a comprehensive study of these three religious movements and their impact on early Christianity. The book provides valuable insights into the diversity of early Christian beliefs and practices and sheds light on the challenges faced by the early Christian community.THIS 20 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Mysticism in Christianity, by W. K. Fleming. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564595773.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: W. K. Fleming
ISBN-10: 1169160107
ISBN-13: 9781169160101
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 20
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.58lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.25d