Explore one of the most fascinating manuscript discoveries in ancient religious history.
This book provides an accessible introduction to the Egyptian discovery of the Nag Hammadi codices and the Coptic manuscripts they preserve. Explore the history, background, major texts, and ideas associated with this remarkable collection.
Inside, readers can learn about:
- The discovery and historical setting of the Nag Hammadi Library
- The Coptic codices and their preservation
- Gnostic texts and ancient religious traditions
- The relationship between Nag Hammadi writings and early Christianity
- Manuscript history, interpretation, and transmission
- Important scholarly questions surrounding the texts
Whether you are interested in Nag Hammadi, Gnostic literature, Coptic manuscripts, early Christianity, ancient Egypt, or religious history, this book offers a clear starting point for exploring an important collection of ancient writings and the continuing debates surrounding them.
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