Lost for more than fifteen hundred years, the Gospel of Mary is the only existing early Christian gospel written in the name of a woman. Karen L. King tells the story of the recovery of this remarkable gospel and offers a new translation. This brief narrative presents a radical interpretation of Jesus' teachings as a path to inner spiritual ...
In this combination coming-out memoir and relationship guide, J.L. King shares his regret concerning the double life he led for 25 years and its effects on those he loved. King's sexual partners included both women and men, the latter a secret pursuit "on the down low" (a phrase borrowed from music). He never saw himself as being gay or bisexual, ...
This author team, writing in an engaging, accessible style, is the first to reflect on the recent discovery of the "Gospel of Judas" and how that text provides insight into explaining how Jesus' followers understood his death, why Judas betrayed Jesus, and why God allowed it.
This is the definitive collection of the gnostic writings translated and annotated by an international team of leading scholars. This is the most complete, up-to-date, one-volume, English-language edition of the renowned library of fourth-century Gnostic manuscripts discovered in Egypt in 1945, which rivaled the Dead Sea Scrolls find in ...
A distinctive Christian heresy? A competitor of burgeoning Christianity? A pre-Christian folk religion traceable to "Oriental syncretism"? How do we account for the disparate ideas, writings, and practices that have been placed under the Gnostic rubric? To do so, Karen King says, we must first disentangle modern historiography from the Christian ...
Lost in antiquity, rediscovered in 1896, and only recently accessible for study, "The Secret Revelation of John" offers a firsthand look into the diversity of Christianity before the establishment of canon and creed. Karen L. King offers an illuminating reading of this ancient text - a narrative of the creation of the universe and a guide to ...
Returning from war, disillusioned both by men's violence and the infidelity of women, Captain Anthony Sheridan is not surprised to find himself engaged in a duel. But he's only mildly interested in the tale of the cursed pistols - weapons that will reportedly lead him to true love.
Boston heiress Lydia Hamilton is betrothed at last - and soon betrayed when she finds that her fiance cares more for her family's fortune than her love. Disguised as a young man, she flees to England, employing her skill at cards in London's most elegant gambling clubs. But when the brash newcomer wins too much and too often, Victor Bartlett, the ...
Keene Davies seems cursed by the duel pistol he picks up to avenge a lady's honor. His shot go awry and his father threatens to cut off his inheritance if he does not marry a scandalous little hoyden named Sophie. Unbeknownst to Keene, Sophie is determined to teach her husband that honor begins when the heart and passion goes hand in hand with ...
In this charming collection of tales from three beloved historical romance authors, love blooms in the most unusual places -- and Valentine's Day inspires even the most mismatched couples to follow their hearts.
The discovery of Judas's Gospel has caused great controversy among biblical scholars, and in this detailed work, two experts of the Gnostic gospels approach many questions resulting from this important find. "How could a Christian imagine that Judas, the traitor, was Jesus's favorite?" "Why is the author of this gospel full of anger towards the ...
A collection of 27 studies by colleagues, students and friends of Professor Hans-Martin Schenke in honour of his contributions to the study of gnosticism and related religious phenomena in Antiquity, Coptic language and literature, and the New Testament.
Goddess religion was widespread in the world of the Bible and is reflected in many biblical texts. This provocative and reliable book, based on thorough analyses of primary sources, examines the role of the feminine deity in religious piety in three areas: Asia, the ancient Mediterranean, and in three contexts today.
Lost for 1,600 years, the "Gospel of Judas" was discovered in Egypt in the 1970s. Nearly 30 years later, when it reached scholars who could unlock its meaning, it was clear this was a major biblical discovery. In its telling our understanding of Jesus' death, of Judas' betrayal, and of why God allowed it, are all altered. "Reading Judas" explores ...
In this title, a mother and daughter share their candid struggles with addiction - thirty years apart - giving readers insight into how to break the cycle. Told through the voices of a mother-daughter writing team, "Addicted Like Me" offers a detailed personal account of addiction and how it affects the entire family. Karen Franklin recounts her ...
This unique program is based on six years of research conducted at the University of Massachusetts Boston showing that students experienceincreased stress during the transition into middle school, not only in academics, but in their relationships with peers and teachers. These easy-to-use lessons promote successful transition for all students by ...
Discover the true meaning of the lost Gospel of Judas ...Lost for 1,600 years, the "Gospel of Judas" has only now had its meaning unlocked for readers today. Its startling text included the claim that not only was Judas the favoured disciple of Jesus, but also that Judas was killed by the other disciples. Was Judas a betrayer or a loyal disciple? ...
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