Customer Reviews
The truth about Jesus - By: PeterAd09, 28 Dec 2007 
Thank you for this unearthing of truth. The words & meanings are timeless, the teachings transcending.The many layers of meaning hidden within the text have made this little book a constant source of reference.
A eye opening look at "Christianity" in another view. - By: Mr. L. Banton, 12 Jun 2006 
A great level of understanding has gone into this work.
A beautiful poetry it contains, & it differs greatly from
other "Christian" works. I felt compelled not to put it down...
It resonates subtle parts of Ma'at philosophy & is a positive
ray of light.
My only dig, is the cover.Which does not represent Jesus
historically correct. Refer to the book of revelations &
ezekiel. "hair like wool, skin the color of brass"
Other wise this book is refreshing....
Comments - By: Awhite, 14 May 2006 Lets just analyse the last speakers claim which was put forward so rudely. Gnosticism is "a beliefin salvation through knowledge" as opposed to "faithin JC" & is therefore "a tool of Satan". Has anyone bothered to explain to this person that knowledge is superior to faith as it relies on reason. If reason isn't superior why does he complain about the obvious inconsistenciesin the apocryphal texts? Inconsistencies based on reason no doubt, & yet he claims that reason isn't important. Also it might be worth mentioning that there are countless inconsistencies based on reason apparentin the OT & NT accounts. Texts chosen on the basis of a Pauline Theology rather than any revealed or divine religion direct from God. Allin all this is an excellent well written & rational account of the Gnostic Gospels. Worth buying.
Four amazing early Christian Gnostic texts from Nag Hamadi - By: Tim Acheson, 17 Apr 2003 Ancient Gnostic texts have revealed a long-forgotten type of relationship with between humanity & the divine, & a surprisingly unique perception of the divinityin these circles.
This book presents the latest translations of four texts from the Nag Hammadi library of Gnostic texts. The four texts chosen are classic Gnostic scriptures of particular importance to early Christianity. They are, "The Secret Book of James" (written by Jesus' brother), "The Gospel of Thomas" (the most prominent classic of Gnostic Christian spirituality, by Jesus' twin, Judas Thomas), "The Book of Thomas", & "The Secret Book of John" (by Jesus' disciple, John the fisherman).
Amazingly, each of these four authentic texts are specifically identified by the mysterious ancient authors,in the first verses, as containing secret information from Jesus Christ himself! These textsin particular make an essential contribution to our understanding of gnosticism & its rolein early stages of the development of Christianity, seeming to shed welcome new light on some previously uncertain aspects of Christianity.
We should be extremely grateful for the opportunity to read these fascinating documents, which were until recently all but lost forever. The Gnostic movement was systematically oppressed, & its legacy systematically destroyed, long ago by its powerful opponents. The Gnostics were triumphantin this epic story, because,in their wisdom, they deliberately sealed away their sacred knowledge to be re-discovered at a timein the distant future such as this when they would be respected & appreciated. The Nag Hammadi library comprises 52 documentsin 13 books, most of which were entirely unknown until the Nag Hammadi artefacts were discovered.
In this book an informative introduction, including the remarkable story behind the texts, prepares a clear passage for the reader's journey into this repository of ancient wisdom. The notes at the end of the book provide a concise commentary, with useful explanation & reference to other scriptures including the Bible, to complete the reader's learning experience. The relatively thin size of this volume makes it highly accessible - most people could probably read the whole bookin a single weekend!
If you have the slightest interestin history or religion - especially Gnosticism or Christianity, then you will certainly enjoy this book.
The textsin this book really are an amazing & important part of human history, & everyone should at least have a look at them.
Four amazing early Christian Gnostic texts from Nag Hamadi - By: , 16 Dec 2001 Ancient Gnostic texts have revealed a long-forgotten form of relationship with between humanity & the divine, & a surprisingly unique perception of the divinityin these circles.
This book presents the latest translations of four texts from the Nag Hammadi library of Gnostic texts. The four texts chosen are classic Gnostic scriptures of particular importance to early Christianity. They are, "The Secret Book of James" (written by Jesus' brother), "The Gospel of Thomas" (the most prominent classic of Gnostic Christian spirituality, by Jesus' twin, Judas Thomas), "The Book of Thomas", & "The Secret Book of John" (by Jesus' disciple, John the fisherman).
Amazingly, each of these four authentic texts are specifically identified by the mysterious ancient authors,in the first verses, as containing secret information from Jesus Christ himself! These textsin particular make an essential contribution to our understanding of gnosticism & its rolein early stages of the development of Christianity, seeming to shed welcome new light on some previously uncertain aspects of Christianity.
We should be extremely grateful for the opportunity to read these fascinating documents, which were until recently all but lost forever. The Gnostic movement was systematically oppressed, & its legacy systematically destroyed, long ago by its powerful opponents. The Gnostics were triumphantin this epic story, because,in their wisdom, they deliberately sealed away their sacred knowledge to be re-discovered at a timein the distant future such as this when they would be respected & appreciated. The Nag Hammadi library comprises 52 documentsin 13 books, most of which were entirely unknown until the Nag Hammadi artefacts were discovered.
In this book an informative introduction, including the remarkable story behind the texts, prepares a clear passage for the reader's journey into this repository of ancient wisdom. The notes at the end of the book provide a concise commentary, with useful explanation & reference to other scriptures including the Bible, to complete the reader's learning experience. The relatively thin size of this volume makes it highly accessible - most people could probably read the whole bookin a single weekend!
If you have the slightest interestin history or religion - especially Gnosticism or Christianity, then you will certainly enjoy this book.
The textsin this book really are an amazing & important part of human history, & everyone should at least have a look at them.
