Gnosticism and the New Testament - Softcover

Perkins, Pheme

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0800628012 ISBN 13: 9780800628017

Publisher: Fortress Press, 1993

Synopsis

The gnostic writings found at Nag Hammadi have stimulated much controversy about the relationship between early Christians and the diverse religious movement of the first three centuries. Perkins fills the New Testament student's need for a guide to recent developments in scholarship with a helpful survey that addresses the origins of Gnosticism, its relationship to Judaism, Redeemer myths and New Testament hymns, and other relevant topics.

About this title

About the Author:

Pheme Perkins is a professor in the Theology Department at Boston College, specializing Johannine materials, Paulline Epistles and Gnosticism. She is a member of and leader in several professional organizations, including the Society of Biblical Literature, the Catholic Bible Association, the Society of New Testament Studies, and the Association of Theological Schools. Recent publications include: Gnosticism and the New Testament (Fortress Press), Peter: Apostle for the Whole Church (Fortress Press), Ephesians: Abingdon New Testament Commentary (Abingdon Press), Abraham's Divided Children: Galatians and the Politics of Faith (Trinity Press International).

About this edition

• Publisher: Fortress Press
• Publication date: 1993
• ISBN 10: 0800628012
• ISBN 13: 9780800628017
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 272