Elaine Pagels

American historian of religion and scholar of early Christianity and Gnosticism; professor at Princeton University and author of works including The Gnostic Gospels.

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  1. 1. Miracles And Wonder

    The Evolution of the Religious Imagination
    Cover of 'Miracles And Wonder' by Elaine Pagels

    Elaine Pagels explores how the life of Jesus was remembered and interpreted by his earliest followers. Drawing on the gospels, she treats questions about the virgin birth, miracles, and resurrection as historical and interpretive puzzles, and shows how the stories and explanations shaped early Christian belief and helped the movement spread.

    The 12883rd Greatest Book of All Time
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