A Dictionary of Gnosticism

A Dictionary of Gnosticism is a scholarly yet accessible guide that covers the people, mythology, movements, scripture, and technical terms related to this pre-Christian Western religion. It contains nearly 1700 entries, from Aachiaram, an angel in the 'Secret Book of John to Zostrianos', a third-century Gnostic text, and is a reliable reference for the Nag Hammadi library and other Gnostic texts. An introduction explains who the Gnostics were and provides a whirlwind tour through the history of this captivating movement.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Quest Books (IL)
Published: 11/17/2009
ISBN: 9780835608695
Pages: 296
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 8.90h x 6.00w x 1.00d

Review Citations: Library Journal 02/01/2010 pg. 96