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1	The Gnostic Bible: Gnostic Texts of Mystical Wisdom from the Ancient and Medieval Worlds more books like this by Willis Barnstone (Editor), Marvin Meyer (Editor) add to wishlist This is by far the most comprehensive compilation of gnostic texts ever published. Dating from the first to the thirteenth centuries, these gnostic texts represent Jewish, Christian, Hermetic, Mandaean, Manichaean, Islamic, and Cathar forms of of gnostic spirituality. The texts show that gnosticism was a world religion that sought truths in a wide ... see all copies from $11.40! new only from $12.81! \| SVS
2	The Gospel of Thomas: The Hidden Sayings of Jesus more books like this by Marvin Meyer (Translator) add to wishlist Discovered in 1945 among the Gnostic texts at Nag Hammadi, the Gospel of Thomas is widely regarded by scholars as containing many of the original sayings of Jesus. This book analyzes the Gospel of St Thomas. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.79! \| first editions \| SVS
3	The Gnostic Bible more books like this by Willis Barnstone (Editor), Marvin Meyer (Editor) add to wishlist This is by far the most comprehensive compilation of gnostic texts ever published. Dating from the first to the thirteenth centuries, these gnostic texts represent Jewish, Christian, Hermetic, Mandaean, Manichaean, Islamic, and Cathar forms of of gnostic spirituality. The texts show that gnosticism was a world religion that sought truths in a wide ... see all copies from $11.98! new only from $16.08! \| SVS
4	The Gospel of Judas: From Codex Tchacos more books like this by Rodolphe Kasser (Editor), Gregor Wurst (Editor), Marvin Meyer (Editor) add to wishlist For 1,600 years its message lay hidden. When the bound papyrus pages of this lost gospel finally reached scholars who could unlock its meaning, they were astounded. Here was a gospel that had not been seen since the early days of Christianity, and which few experts had even thought existed-a gospel told from the perspective of Judas Iscariot, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.95! \| first editions
5	The Secret Teachings of Jesus: Four Gnostic Gospels more books like this by Marvin W Meyer (Translator) add to wishlist Four revealing Christian texts founded in 1945 in Egypt which provide invaluable information about the character of the early Church and the Gnostic Christians within the Church. see all copies from $2.08! new only from $3.83! \| SVS
6	The Gnostic Discoveries: The Impact of the Nag Hammadi Library more books like this by Marvin Meyer add to wishlist The archaeological find of the century was the astounding discovery by an Egyptian peasant in December 1945 of a large storage jar filled with ancient religious manuscripts. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.08! \| first editions \| SVS
7	The Nag Hammadi Scriptures more books like this by Marvin Meyer (Editor), Wolf-Peter Funk (Contributions by), Karen L King (Contributions by) add to wishlist 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 ... see all copies from $19.49! new only from $22.34! \| first editions \| SVS
8	The Gnostic Gospels of Jesus: The Definitive Collection of Mystical Gospels and Secret Books about Jesus of Nazareth more books like this by Marvin Meyer add to wishlist In this highly researched work, the premier scholar of Gnostic literature presents every Gnostic Gospel and Jesus text with brilliant introductions that explain everything the reader needs to know. see all copies from $11.27! new only from $13.54! \| first editions \| SVS
9	Ancient Christian Magic: Coptic Texts of Ritual Power more books like this by Marvin W Meyer (Editor), Richard Smith (Editor) add to wishlist This thought-provoking collection of magical texts from ancient Egypt shows the exotic rituals, esoteric healing practices, and incantatory and supernatural dimensions that flowered in early Christianity. These remarkable Christian magical texts include curses, spells of protection from "headless powers" and evil spirits, spells invoking ... see all copies from $3.88! new only from $8.07! \| first editions \| SVS
10	The Gospel of Judas more books like this by Rodolphe Kasser (Editor), Marvin Meyer (Editor), Gregor Wurst (Editor) add to wishlist Seventeen hundred years ago, an unknown monk or scribe copied a gospel detailing the last three days of Jesus' life from the perspective of Judas Iscariot. Condemned as heretical, the "Gospel of Judas" faded from view and the codex containing its only known surviving copy was hidden in a cave in the Egyptian desert. Ever since the discovery of the ... see all copies from $3.45! new only from $3.45! \| SVS
11 view cover	Q Thomas Reader more books like this by John S Kloppenborg, Michael G Steinhauser, Marvin W Meyer add to wishlist The best and most readable one-volume introduction available to the Sayings Gospel Q and the Gospel of Thomas-the very earliest collections of the sayings and parables of Jesus. The Q-Thomas Reader includes new translations, lucid commentary by leading scholars, suggested readings and a comprehensive glossary. This is essential reading for anyone ... see all copies from $2.75! new only from $6.10! \| SVS
12 view cover	El Evangelio de Maria: La Tradicion Secreta de Maria Magdalena, la Companera de Jesus more books like this by Marvin Meyer, Adriana Delgado (Translator), Esther A de Boer, PH.D. add to wishlist This unique collection of Gnostic texts concerning Mary Magdalene, now in paperback, reveals the significant role she played in Jesus' inner circle of disciples. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.00! \| SVS
13 view cover	The Gospels of Mary: The Secret Tradition of Mary Magdalene, the Companion of Jesus more books like this by Marvin Meyer, Esther A de Boer, PH.D. add to wishlist An analysis of the role of Mary Magdalene in the origins of Christianity presents the "Gospel of Mary" and other religious writings, contending that the Church suppressed her story and that she was among Jesus's closest followers. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.59! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	The Unknown Sayings of Jesus more books like this by Marvin Meyer add to wishlist A new translation of previously unknown or little-known sayings of Jesus, drawn from a rich array of ancient sources. Meyer, a professor of religion at Chapman University, is a leading authority on Gnostic and early Christian texts. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.98! \| first editions
15	Secret Tchngs of Jesus more books like this by Marvin W Meyer (Translator) add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.00! \| first editions
16 view cover	Judas: The Definitive Collection of Gospels and Legends about the Infamous Apostle of Jesus more books like this by Marvin Meyer add to wishlist Renowned scholar Meyer presents the great variety of ancient texts that address Judas. In a radical departure from centuries of church teaching, the Gospel of Judas shows the biblical betrayer to be, in fact, Jesus favorite and most trusted disciple. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	El Evangelio de Judas: del Codice Tchacos more books like this by Rodolphe Kasser (Editor), Marvin Meyer (Editor), Gregor Wurst (Editor) add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| SVS
18	The Ancient Mysteries: A Sourcebook: Sacred Texts of the Mystery Religions of the Ancient Mediterranean World more books like this by Marvin Meyer (Editor) add to wishlist The best English translations of forty sacred texts describing the mystery religions of the ancient Mediterranean world. see all copies from $5.22! first editions
19 view cover	Ancient Mysteries: A Sourcebook of Sacred Texts more books like this by Marvin W Meyer (Editor) add to wishlist "The ancient mysteries have remained all too mysterious because of the lack of ready access to them...Now we have in one volume a fine collection of the sources that have survived...This will be for many students the lifting of the veil for whic see all copies from $9.97! new only from $17.42! \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	Secret Gospels more books like this by Marvin W Meyer add to wishlist This title offers a fresh look at the so-called secret gospels that have played a major and controversial part in the study of the historical Jesus and that present two distinctive proclamations of the good news of Jesus. Meyer looks at these revolutionary texts, covering topics ranging from gender and infancy stories to discipleship and the ... see all copies from $4.17! new only from $8.46! \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	The Nag Hammadi Scriptures: The Revised and Updated Translation of Sacred Gnostic Texts Complete in One Volume more books like this by Marvin Meyer, James M Robinson add to wishlist 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 significance. see all copies from $16.34! new only from $16.34! \| SVS
22 view cover	The Gospel of Judas: Together with the Letter of Peter to Philip, James, and a Book of Allogenes from Codex Tchacos more books like this by Rodolphe Kasser (Translator), Gregor Wurst (Translator), Marvin Meyer (Translator) add to wishlist "The Gospel of Judas" was hidden for 1600 years in an Egyptian cave, only to be found, traded, and all but destroyed before it's restoration began in 2001. "Codex Tchacos" contains four texts that have shed new light on the ancient world and the beginnings of Christianity. Featuring beautifully rendered, full-colour photographs of the original ... see all copies from $4.83! new only from $22.47! \| SVS
23	Who Do People Say I Am?: The Interpretation of Jesus in the New Testament Gospels more books like this by Marvin W Meyer add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! SVS
24 view cover	Jesus Then and Now more books like this by Marvin Meyer (Editor), Professor Charles Hughes (Editor) add to wishlist In this engaging collection of essays, conservative and liberal theologians and scholars engage each other in a dialogue about the place of faith, nature of history, character of literary texts, and purpose of theology. While some essays focus on the historical context of Jesus' life and work, others focus on the ways in which the later Christian ... see all copies from $3.55! new only from $22.37!
25 view cover	Reverence for Life: The Ethics of Albert Schweitzer for the Twenty-First Century more books like this by Marvin Meyer (Editor) add to wishlist Albert Schweitzer's system of ethics as a way of life in which individuals live with compassion and respect for all living things - humans, animals, plants - is illuminated here through a series of essays by Schweitzer and renowned contemporary Schweitzer scholars from around the globe. see all copies from $18.32! new only from $18.32!

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