The Mandaean Book of John: Critical Edition, Translation, and Commentary

Description: The Mandaean Book of John: Critical Edition, Translation, and Commentary [Hardcover] H�berl, Charles G. and McGrath, James F. Product Overview Given the degree of popular fascination with Gnostic religions, it is surprising how few pay attention to the one such religion that has survived from antiquity until the present day: Mandaism. Mandaeans, who esteem John the Baptist as the most famous adherent to their religion, have in our time found themselves driven from their historic homelands by war and oppression. Today, they are a community in crisis, but they provide us with unparalleled access to a library of ancient Gnostic scriptures, as part of the living tradition that has sustained them across the centuries. Gnostic texts such as these have caught popular interest in recent times, as traditional assumptions about the original forms and cultural contexts of related religious traditions, such as Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, have been called into question. However, we can learn only so much from texts in isolation from their own contexts. Mandaean literature uniquely allows us not only to increase our knowledge about Gnosticism, and by extension all these other religions, but also to observe the relationship between Gnostic texts, rituals, beliefs, and living practices, both historically and in the present day. Read more Details Publisher ‏ : ‎ De Gruyter; 1st edition (November 18, 2019) Language ‏ : ‎ English Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 474 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 3110486512 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 13 Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.95 pounds Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 1.2 x 11.2 inches Best Sellers Rank: #2,927,837 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #6,061 in History of Religions #12,526 in History of Christianity (Books) #14,755 in Christian Church History (Books) #6,061 in History of Religions #12,526 in History of Christianity (Books) We have been selling used books since 2012, and we've learned that the most important thing is doing good business. Honesty is our policy. Free Shipping We ship worldwide. We have multiple warehouses around the world, so please note the extended handling time on certain listings.

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