Listing 1 - 10 of 11 | << page >> |
Sort by
|
Choose an application
This book is a comprehensive study of "Valentinianism," the most important Gnostic Christian movement in Antiquity. It is the first attempt to make full use of the Valentinian documents from Nag Hammadi as well as the reports of the Church Fathers. The book discusses the difference between the Eastern and the Western branches of Valentinianism, and argues that individual sources must always be understood in the context of the historical development of Valentinian doctrines. It also analyses the ideas about the incarnation, protological theories, and initiation practice, as well as the dynamic relationship between these building-blocks of Valentinian doctrine. A final chapter studies anew the doctrine of Valentinus himself and outlines the history of the movement. The book's usefulness lies in its attempt to bring together for the first time all the sources so as to construct a coherent picture of Valentinian Christianity. This volume is also available as paperback .
Gnose --- Gnosis --- Gnostic literature --- Gnosticism --- Gnosticisme --- Gnostische literatuur --- Litterature gnostique --- Valentinians --- Valentiniens --- Rituals --- Valentinians. --- Gnosticism. --- Gnostic literature. --- Rituals. --- Christian heresies --- Cults --- History --- Valentinians - Rituals
Choose an application
Canon (Literature) --- 22.011 --- Classics, Literary --- Literary canon --- Literary classics --- Best books --- Criticism --- Literature --- History --- Bijbel: canon --- History and criticism --- Biblia --- Bible --- Canon.
Choose an application
This book offers the first detailed commentary on the Gnostic treatises reported by Irenaeus in Adversus Haereses 1.29-30. It is argued that these texts represent the earliest tangible layer of the Gnostic literary tradition and served as sources for the Apocryphon of John and other later works. They also formed the starting point for Valentinus and his followers, who sought to reconcile the ideas of the Gnostics with apostolic Christianity. The book also shows that Irenaeus and later heresiologists referred to "the Gnostics" as a specific group among the great mass of heretics.
Gnosticisme. --- Littérature gnostique --- Sources. --- Irénée (013.?-019.? ; saint).
Choose an application
Valentinians. --- Gnosticism. --- Gnostic literature. --- Valentiniens --- Gnosticisme --- Littérature gnostique
Choose an application
“Gnosticism” has become a problematic category in the study of early Christianity. It obscures diversity, invites essentialist generalisations, and is a legacy of ancient heresiology. However, simply to conclude with “diversity” is unsatisfying, and new efforts to discern coherence and to synthesise need to be made. The present work seeks to make a fresh start by concentrating on Irenaeus’ report on a specific group called the “Gnostics” and on his claim that Valentinus and his followers were inspired by their ideas. Following this lead, an attempt is made to trace the continuity of ideas from this group to Valentinianism. The study concludes that there is more continuity than has previously been recognised. Irenaeus’ “Gnostics” emerge as the predecessors not only of Valentinianism, but also of Sethianism. They represent an early, philosophically inspired form of Christ religion that arose independently of the New Testament canon. Christology is essential and provides the basis for the myth of Sophia. The book is relevant for all students of Christian origins and the early history of the Church.
Gnosticism. --- Irenaeus. --- Irenaeus,
Choose an application
"This book offers the first detailed commentary on the Gnostic treatises reported by Irenaeus in Adversus Haereses 1.29-30. It is argued that these texts represent the earliest tangible layer of the Gnostic literary tradition and served as sources for the Apocryphon of John and other later works. They also formed the starting point for Valentinus and his followers, who sought to reconcile the ideas of the Gnostics with apostolic Christianity. The book also shows that Irenaeus and later heresiologists referred to "the Gnostics" as a specific group among the great mass of heretics"--
Gnosticism. --- Irenaeus,
Choose an application
Choose an application
Choose an application
"Since Antiquity, the movement associated with Valentinus has been regarded as the most typical and the most representative exponent of "Gnosticism." Recent research has led to a new appraisal of Valentinianism as a distinct form of early Christianity that deserves to be understood in its own right. Valentinianism served as a catalyst for the development of mainstream Christian doctrine, exegesis and ritual. Its connections to contemporary forms of Platonism are being progressively uncovered. The present volume, edited by Christoph Markschies and Einar Thomassen, shows the current state of research on Valentinianism, offering contributions by leading experts about the history of the movement, contested aspects of Valentinian doctrine, and the use and interpretation of the New Testament by the Valentinians"--
Valentinians. --- Valentinians --- 273.15 --- 273.15 Valentinianisme --- Valentinianisme --- Gnosticism --- Christian heresies --- History
Choose an application
Bibliotheek van Nag Hammadi --- Bibliothèque de Nag Hammadi --- Codices de Nag Hammadi --- Codices van Nag Hammadi --- Gnose --- Gnosis --- Gnosticism --- Gnosticisme --- Handschriften van Nag Hammadi --- Manuscrits de Nag Hammadi --- Nag Hammadi codices --- Nag Hammadi teksten --- Nag Hammadi texts --- Textes de Nag Hammadi --- Gnostic literature --- History and criticism --- Coptic treatise --- 4th century --- 273.1*35 --- Gnosis: Koptische bronnen: Nag Hammadi; Codex Jung; Evangelium veritatis --- 273.1*35 Gnosis: Koptische bronnen: Nag Hammadi; Codex Jung; Evangelium veritatis --- Nag Hammadi codices. --- Nag Hammadi library --- Chenoboskion manuscripts --- Nag Hammadi manuscripts --- Khenoboskion manuscripts --- Najʻ Ḥammādī texts --- Cults --- Gnostic literature - History and criticism
Listing 1 - 10 of 11 | << page >> |
Sort by
|