The Gnostic Scriptures

A collection of extra-biblical scriptures written by the gnostics, updated with three ancient texts including the recently discovered Gospel of Judas

"The one indispensable book for the understanding of Gnosis and Gnosticism."--Harold Bloom

This definitive introduction to the gnostic scriptures provides a crucial look at the theology, religious atmosphere, and literary traditions of ancient Christianity and Hellenistic Judaism. It provides authoritative translations of ancient texts from Greek, Latin, and Coptic, with introductions, bibliographies, and annotations. The texts are organized to reflect the history of gnosticism in the second through fourth century CE. This second edition provides updates throughout and adds three new ancient texts, including the recently discovered Gospel of Judas.

Author: Bentley Layton
Publisher: Yale University Press
Published: 07/06/2021
Pages: 760
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 2.35lbs
Size: 9.20h x 6.10w x 1.70d
ISBN13: 9780300208542
ISBN10: 0300208545
BISAC Categories:
- Religion | Gnosticism
- Religion | Biblical Criticism & Interpretation | General
- Religion | Christian Theology | General

About the Author
Bentley Layton is the Goff Professor Emeritus of Religious Studies and Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations at Yale University. David Brakke is the Joe R. Engle Chair in the History of Christianity and Professor of History at the Ohio State University.