An examination and critique of the understanding of the relationship between apocalypticism and gnosticism in Johannine studies
This study describes, criticizes, and corrects an assumption (that apocalyptic eschatology had no place in Gnosticism) frequently employed by Johannine scholars. It explores the assumption's background in Apocalypticism, and in the light of six Nag Hammadi tractates. It then summarizes conclusi...
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| Format: | Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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Lewiston, N.Y. Lampeter
Mellen University Press
1997
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| In: | Year: 1997 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
John
/ Apocalypticism
/ Gnosis
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| IxTheo Classification: | HC New Testament |
| Further subjects: | B
Apocalyptic Literature
B Eschatology Biblical teaching B Bible John Criticism, interpretation, etc B Gnostic literature Relation to the New Testament B Nag Hammadi Codices B Gnosticism |
| Summary: | This study describes, criticizes, and corrects an assumption (that apocalyptic eschatology had no place in Gnosticism) frequently employed by Johannine scholars. It explores the assumption's background in Apocalypticism, and in the light of six Nag Hammadi tractates. It then summarizes conclusions and offers additional information in appendices. It describes a trend in apocalyptic studies and hopes to contribute a more accurate portrait of Apocalypticism within Gnosticism. |
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| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
| ISBN: | 077342282X |