Author : M. David Litwa
Release : 2016-01-29
Genre : Religion
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 865/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Refutation of All Heresies written by M. David Litwa. This book was released on 2016-01-29. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A reliable, readable translation for scholars and students The Refutation of All Heresies (ca. 225 CE) is a treasure-trove of ancient philosophy, astrology, medicine, magic, Gnostic thought, numerology, heresiography, ecclesial politics, and early Christian studies in general. Offered here for the first time in almost a century is a full English translation, along with a newly-edited Greek text, extensive notes, and a thorough introduction. Features: A full English translation with extensive notes Newly edited Greek text that avoids the pitfalls of the most recent edition A thorough-going introduction that addresses the questions of authorship, date, and audience, as well as the purpose of the book, its organization, method, and importance for Gnostic studies