The Akhmim Gnostic Codex (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162819242)

The Akhmim Gnostic Codex is a book written by G.R.S. Mead. It is a translation of a collection of Gnostic texts that were discovered in Akhmim, Egypt in the late 19th century. The codex contains several texts that provide insight into the beliefs and practices of the Gnostics, a group of early Christians who believed in a secret knowledge of the divine. The texts include the Gospel of Mary, the Sophia of Jesus Christ, and the Apocryphon of John, among others. Mead's translation includes extensive notes and commentary, providing context and analysis of the texts. This book is an important resource for scholars and anyone interested in the history of early Christianity and Gnosticism.THIS 20 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Fragments of a Faith Forgotten, by G. R. S. Mead. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 092280222X.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.

Author: G. R. S. Mead
ISBN-10: 1162819243
ISBN-13: 9781162819242
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 20
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.16lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.04d