The Gnostic Gospels of Jesus – The Definitive Collection of Mystical Gospels and Secret Books about Jesus of Nazareth
For all those readers curious to read the actual texts of the Gnostic Gospels, here is the definitive collection of all the Gnostic Gospels and Gospel–like texts.
o Marvin Meyer, premier scholar of Gnostic and other Christian literature outside the New Testament, presents every Gnostic Gospel and Jesus text with a brilliant overall introduction, introductions to each text, and notes that explain everything the reader needs to know to understand the text. He includes his latest translations of not only the Gospel of Thomas, the Gospel of Philip, the Gospel of Mary, but other texts such as the Secret Book of John, which some scholars regard as the second part of the New Testament Gospel of John. The material is largely from the discovery at Nag Hammadi, freshly translated and introduced, but also includes texts found elsewhere. The texts, especially taken together, present an image of Jesus as the ultimate wisdom teacher, a kind of mysterious Jewish Zen master, who scandalized listeners by his radical egalitarianism (regarding women, slaves, the poor, the marginalized as of equal status, or more, with establishment male believers) and his insistence on living the message, spiritual experience, vs. outer observance only.
o For those wanting to learn more after reading The Da Vinci Code. This book provides the definitive next book for those looking for expert presentation of the alternative Gnostic stream of Christianity, in which there is no talk of crucifixion and Mary Magdalene is presented as the disciple that Jesus loved best. "Marv is one of the original secret gospels scholars who has done an enormous amount of work to bring these texts to light. All of his research on the Nag Hammadi texts is having an incredible impact on our knowledge of early Christian history––it is virtually redefining it." ––Dr. Elaine Pagels, Princeton University
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars Thought provoking.
A very good read for those interested in non-canonized religious text.
There is an introductory synopsis for each chapter, giving the reader insight into the context, author of the document, and target audience.
This an excellent book for those looking for a summary of the Nag Hammadi writings.
3 Stars Okay but not that great
I think this is a good book to have for reference or study, but not one that will sit down and read, or I didn't, anyways.
5 Stars A Must-Have Book for All God's Children
Whether you have an interest in Gnosticism or not, Professor Meyer's scholarly, painstakingly accurate translation of scriptures from the Nag Hammadi Library, constitutes must reading for Jesus' followers. The most fascinating of the books for me was the Gospel of Thomas in which we find versions of the Master's sayings that are either slightly different (and often more complete) or totally absent from Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. Take this one (which I have slightly polished in accordance with Meyer's copious Notes): "What you will hear in your ear, proclaim from your rooftops. For no one lights a lamp and puts it under a basket, nor hides it away in a hidden place. Instead, the lamp is put on a stand, so that all who come and go will see its light." To my mind, Jesus may have originally concluded this saying with another: "There is light within a person of light, and it shines on the whole world." To which we might also add, "And the darkness shall not comprehend it!"
5 Stars Interesting Book
Very interesting book. Helps to expand your knowledge about history and the Bible. Good reading.
4 Stars The Gnostic Gospels of Jesus very eye opening!
This was a very insightful book full of true to life information. I would suggest this book to anyone familiar with Gnostisim. If this is your first time hearing of the Gnostic Gospels I would suggest starting with something a little lighter however. I have used this book as a resource guide several times since recieving it.
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That is a very good book that allows many to learn about the Lord. I have learned a lot from it!