ISBN:
9781532677403
,
1532677405
,
9781532677397
,
1532677391
Language:
English
Pages:
xxxvi, 470 pages
,
26 cm
Year of publication:
2020
Uniform Title:
Christliche Gnosis, oder, Die christliche Religions-Philosophie in ihrer geschichtlichen Entwicklung
DDC:
299.932
Keywords:
Gnosticism History
;
Gnosticism
;
History
;
Gnosis
;
Religionsphilosophie
Abstract:
Baur's introduction: The topic of this investigation and how it has been treated: Massuet, Mosheim, Neader -- Part 1. The concept and origin of gnosis, the division of gnosis as its various principal forms, and their general determination. The concept of gnosis -- The origins of gnosis -- Classification of the gnostic systems -- Part 2. The various principal forms of gnosis. The form of gnosis linking Christianity glosely to Judaism and paganism -- The form of gnosis separating Christianity from Judaism and paganism: the system of Marcion -- The form of gnosis identifying Christianity and Judaism, and setting forth both of them in opposition to paganism: the Pseudo-Clementine system -- Part 3. The conflict of gnosis with Neoplatonism and with the teaching of the church: the further development of gnosis in virtue of this conflict. The polemic of the Neoplatonists against the gnostics -- The polemic against gnosis by the Church Fathers: Irenaeus, Tertullian, and Clement of Alexandria -- Part 4. Ancient gnosis and more recent religious philosophy. The transition from ancient gnosis to the more recent religious philosophy -- The more recent religious philosophy.
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and indexes
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