- Paperback: 144 pages
- Publisher: SkyLight Paths; Annotated edition (26 Oct 2007)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1594732205
- ISBN-13: 978-1594732201
- Product Dimensions: 21.5 x 14.5 x 1 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,520,774 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Just what is a soul, exactly? Where did the idea come from? How do we experience our souls? Two ancient Gnostic texts - "The Exegesis on the Soul" and "The Hymn of the Pearl", both presented here in all-new translations - hold important clues to the development of the soul as a concept and reveal inspiring ways your own soul can remember and return to its unique, divine purpose."The Exegesis on the Soul" depicts the soul as a feminine figure who has fallen into the corrupted world and must find her way back to the Divine. It is the story of the soul's struggle and redemption that will embolden your own spiritual pilgrimage. "The Hymn of the Pearl" is an allegorical story about a prince sent to retrieve a precious pearl but who soon forgets his purpose and falls asleep. It is a moving tale of the importance of remembering your soul's identity and calling - and knowing that only you can fulfil your destiny. Accessible facing-page commentary explains the Gnostic writings for you even if you have no previous knowledge of Gnosticism or early Christianity.Additional material draws on ancient religions, Platonism, Christianity, Judaism, Islam and modern philosophical and psychological notions of the soul to place the Gnostic teachings in a clear historical context.By following the development of this concept through time, you will more clearly perceive - and respond to - the divine spark found in your own soul.
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Gnostic Writings on the Soul consists of two works: the first is "The Exegesis of the Soul," which was discovered in the Nag Hammadi find, and the second is "The Hymn of the Soul," rediscovered in the nineteenth century in both a Greek and a Syriac version. Although different stories, both are allegories of the falling of the soul from heaven into gross materiality, and then a redemption and return of the soul to the heavenly father.
The introduction to the book by Andrew Phillip Smith is excellent. His explanation of the three-part definition of the word soul in a Gnostic context should be kept in mind when reading other Gnostic texts. The precision of his definition is in sharp contrast to the mushy commentary of the more famous Elaine Pagels and Elizabeth King in their sloppy commentary on The Gospel of Judas.
The annotations are insightful; especially when they connect these Gnostic texts to the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament.
The introduction to the book by Andrew Phillip Smith is excellent. His explanation of the three-part definition of the word soul in a Gnostic context should be kept in mind when reading other Gnostic texts. The precision of his definition is in sharp contrast to the mushy commentary of the more famous Elaine Pagels and Elizabeth King in their sloppy commentary on The Gospel of Judas.
The annotations are insightful; especially when they connect these Gnostic texts to the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament.
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Gnostic Writings on the Soul consists of two works: the first is "The Exegesis of the Soul," which was discovered in the Nag Hammadi find, and the second is "The Hymn of the Soul," rediscovered in the nineteenth century in both a Greek and a Syriac version. Although different stories, both are allegories of the falling of the soul from heaven into gross materiality, and then a redemption and return of the soul to the heavenly father.
The introduction to the book by Andrew Phillip Smith is excellent. His explanation of the three-part definition of the word soul in a Gnostic context should be kept in mind when reading other Gnostic texts. The precision of his definition is in sharp contrast to the mushy commentary of the more famous Elaine Pagels and Elizabeth King in their sloppy commentary on The Gospel of Judas.
The annotations are insightful; especially when they connect these Gnostic texts to the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament.
The introduction to the book by Andrew Phillip Smith is excellent. His explanation of the three-part definition of the word soul in a Gnostic context should be kept in mind when reading other Gnostic texts. The precision of his definition is in sharp contrast to the mushy commentary of the more famous Elaine Pagels and Elizabeth King in their sloppy commentary on The Gospel of Judas.
The annotations are insightful; especially when they connect these Gnostic texts to the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament.
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