The Gnostic Scriptures, 2nd ed. (The Anchor Yale Bible Reference Library | AYBRL)
Digital Logos Edition
Overview
A collection of extra-biblical scriptures written by the gnostics, updated with three ancient texts including the recently discovered Gospel of Judas
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.
- Second edition features updates throughout and adds three new ancient texts, including the recently discovered Gospel of Judas
- Features authoritative translations of ancient texts from Greek, Latin, and Coptic, with introductions, bibliographies, and annotations
- Provides a crucial look at the theology, religious atmosphere, and literary traditions of ancient Christianity and Hellenistic Judaism
This very well-presented set of excellent translations can be expected to continue to find a productive place in the classroom and on the researcher’s desk.
—Journal for the Study of the New Testament Booklist
Bentley Layton’s Gnostic Scriptures has been a vade mecum for a generation of scholars and students; David Brakke’s important new edition will ensure its influence for the generation to come.
—Bart D. Ehrman, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Title: The Gnostic Scriptures, 2nd ed.
- Authors: Bentley Layton, David Brakke
- Series: The Anchor Yale Bible Reference Library
- Publisher: Yale University Press
- Print Publication Date: 2021
- Pages: 760
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Resource ID: LLS:GNSTC2RFRNLBRRY
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2024-07-25T19:17:19Z