Rethinking "Gnosticism" by Michael K. Williams
An Argument for Dismantling a Dubious Category
This scholarly work challenges the traditional understanding of Gnosticism by questioning its very existence as a cohesive religious movement. It argues that the term "Gnosticism" is a modern construct that oversimplifies and misrepresents a diverse range of ancient religious ideas and practices. By examining historical texts and the context in which they were written, the book advocates for a more nuanced approach to studying these ancient beliefs, suggesting that they should be understood as part of a broader spectrum of early Christian and Jewish thought rather than as a distinct, unified tradition.
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- 1996
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- 200-250
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- English
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