The Essence of GnosticsA compact yet thoroughly informative series on philosophical and religious topics, written with the general reader in mind. |
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Contents
Introduction | 7 |
Mystery Religions | 33 |
The Creation Myths | 53 |
Copyright | |
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Bibliographic information
| Title | The Essence of Gnostics |
| Author | Bernard Simon |
| Publisher | Chartwell, 2004 |
| ISBN | 0785818634, 9780785818632 |
| Length | 240 pages |
| Subjects | › › Religion / Christian Church / History Religion / Gnosticism |
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