Seek to see him ascent and vision mysticism in the gospel of thomas

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This indispensable monograph provides a critical reassessment of the Gospel of Thomas and its origins, focussing on reinterpreting its anthropogony and soteriology. It examines Thomas' indebtedness to Jewish mystical and Hermetic thought rather than gnostic traditions.



This monograph represents a critical juncture in Thomas studies since it dispels the belief that the Gospel of Thomas originates from gnostic traditions. Rather, Jewish mystical and Hermetic origins are proposed and examined. Following this analysis, the anthropogony and soteriology of Thomas are discussed. The Thomasites taught that they were the elect children of the Father, originating from the Light. The human, however, became unworthy of these luminous beginnings and was separated from the divine when Adam sinned. Now he must purify himself by leading an encratite lifestyle. He is to ascend into heaven, seeking a visio dei which will transform him into his original immortal state and grant him citizenship in the Kingdom.

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Taal: en

Bindwijze: Hardcover

Oorspronkelijke releasedatum: 01 januari 1996

Aantal pagina's: 211

Illustraties: Nee

Hoofdauteur: April Deconick

Tweede Auteur: April D. Deconick

Co Auteur: A. D. de Conick

Hoofduitgeverij: Brill

Extra groot lettertype: Nee

Product breedte: 155 mm

Product lengte: 235 mm

Studieboek: Ja

Verpakking breedte: 155 mm

Verpakking hoogte: 20 mm

Verpakking lengte: 235 mm

Verpakkingsgewicht: 508 g

EAN: 9789004104013

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