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Forbidden Faith : The Secret History of Gnosticism
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Forbidden Faith
Author(s): Richard Smoley
Review(s):
“[A] clear, concise primer... a wide, clear path to understanding Gnosticism, accessible even by the weekend seeker.”
“A compelling and accessible argument. A thoroughly enjoyable read; highly recommended for all libraries with strong religious collections.”
“If you are interested in the appeal of these popular manifestations of Gnosticism, Smoley is certainly your best guide.”
ISBN: 9780060858308
Author(s): Richard Smoley
The success of books such as Elaine Pagels's Gnostic Gospels and Dan Brown's Da Vinci Code proves beyond a doubt that there is a tremendous thirst today for finding the hidden truths of Christianity – truths that may have been lost or buried by institutional religion over the last two millennia.
In Forbidden Faith, Richard Smoley narrates a popular history of one such truth, the ancient esoteric religion of gnosticism, which flourished between the first and fourth centuries A.D., but whose legacy remains even today, having survived secretly throughout the ages.
Review(s):
“[A] clear, concise primer... a wide, clear path to understanding Gnosticism, accessible even by the weekend seeker.”
“A compelling and accessible argument. A thoroughly enjoyable read; highly recommended for all libraries with strong religious collections.”
“If you are interested in the appeal of these popular manifestations of Gnosticism, Smoley is certainly your best guide.”
ISBN: 9780060858308