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Elaine Pagels

Unveiling Early Christian Diversity and Spiritual Exploration

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Author: Elaine Pagels

Narrator: Brian

Format: MP3

ISBN: 9781588364173

Language: English

Publish Date: 11/12/1979

Audiobook length: 31min

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Chapter 1: The Controversy over Christ’s Resurrection: Historical Event or Symbol?

00:0048:45

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Chapter 2: “One God, One Bishop”: The Politics of Monotheism

00:0038:36

Chapter 3: God the Father/God the Mother

00:0042:15

Chapter 4: The Passion of Christ and the Persecution of Christians

00:0062:38

Chapter 5: Whose Church is the “True Church”?

00:0032:15

Chapter 6: Gnosis: Self-Knowledge as Knowledge of God

00:0041:08

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Who should listen The Gnostic Gospels

"The Gnostic Gospels" by Elaine Pagels is an essential listen for anyone interested in the history of early Christianity, theological debates, and the diversity of religious beliefs. This audiobook is particularly valuable for theology students, scholars of religious studies, and those curious about the interplay between orthodoxy and heresy in the formation of Christian thought. Additionally, general readers seeking to deepen their understanding of spiritual narratives and the mystical dimensions of faith will find Pagels' insightful analysis both enlightening and engaging.

3 quotes from The Gnostic Gospels

"The Gnostic Gospels challenge the mainstream Christian narrative by presenting alternative understandings of the divine and human experience."
"The pursuit of personal and direct knowledge of the divine is a fundamental aspect of Gnostic thought, and it emphasizes the importance of individual spiritual experiences over orthodox beliefs."
"The struggle between faith and knowledge is at the heart of the Gnostic tradition, pushing us to reconsider the nature of belief and the sources of spiritual authority."

Author : Elaine Pagels

Elaine Pagels is a distinguished scholar in the field of religion, renowned for her groundbreaking contributions to the understanding of early Christianity. Currently the Harrington Spear Paine Professor of Religion at Princeton University, she has been honored with prestigious fellowships, including the Rockefeller, Guggenheim, and MacArthur in consecutive years. Her seminal work, "The Gnostic Gospels," emerged from her research at Barnard College and transformed perceptions of the early Christian Church, revealing its diverse and pluralistic nature through the analysis of 52 early manuscripts found in the Nag Hammadi Library. Pagels' findings challenged the prevailing narrative of a unified early Christian movement and highlighted the significant roles women played in its development. "The Gnostic Gospels" received multiple accolades, including the National Book Critic’s Circle Award and the National Book Award, and was recognized by the Modern Library as one of the 100 best books of the 20th century.

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