Gnostic John The Baptizer: Selections From The Mandaean John-Book is a book by G. R. S. Mead that provides a collection of selected texts from the Mandaean John-Book, which is a sacred text of the Mandaeans, a Gnostic sect that originated in the Middle East. The book contains translations of various hymns, prayers, and teachings attributed to John the Baptist, who is considered a central figure in Mandaean theology. The texts offer insights into the Mandaean understanding of the divine, the nature of the soul, and the ...
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Gnostic John The Baptizer: Selections From The Mandaean John-Book is a book by G. R. S. Mead that provides a collection of selected texts from the Mandaean John-Book, which is a sacred text of the Mandaeans, a Gnostic sect that originated in the Middle East. The book contains translations of various hymns, prayers, and teachings attributed to John the Baptist, who is considered a central figure in Mandaean theology. The texts offer insights into the Mandaean understanding of the divine, the nature of the soul, and the afterlife. Mead's introduction provides background information on the Mandaeans and their beliefs, as well as an overview of the texts included in the book. Overall, Gnostic John The Baptizer: Selections From The Mandaean John-Book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Gnosticism, early Christian history, and comparative religion.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1922 Edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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