The Complete Gnostic Gospels & Apocalypses: Ancient Rejected Christian Texts Questioning Orthodoxy-From Thomas to the Apocalypse of Peter

What if early believers debated the nature of Jesus and salvation so intensely that entire gospels were left on the cutting-room floor-labeled "heretical" but brimming with spiritual insight?

This comprehensive volume gathers the major Gnostic texts: from the riddle-like Gospel of Thomas to esoteric visions like the Apocalypse of Peter and the Revelation of Adam. Updated for modern readers, these works highlight a path of hidden knowledge, cosmic archons, and an emphasis on the divine spark within.

Included Texts:

• Gospels of Thomas, Philip, Mary, Judas - Alternative views of Christ's teachings.
• Authoritative Discourse & Concept of Our Great Power - Reflecting Gnostic liberation theology.
• Revelations of Paul, Peter, Adam, James - Apocalyptic glimpses of cosmic realms and final destinies.
• Valentinian & Sethian Treatises - Zostrianos, Allogenes, Marsanes, exploring layered heavens.

What You'll Discover Inside:

• A Radical Spiritual Cosmology - Learn about archons, the Demiurge, and the soul's quest for enlightenment.
• Alternative Christology - A Savior who guides seekers to inner realization rather than mere dogma.
• Diverse Christian Expressions - Witness how 2nd-4th century believers grappled with identity, scripture, and community boundaries.
• Clash with Orthodoxy - Understand why official Church leaders pushed these writings underground.

Open a gateway to mysticism, self-inquiry, and a reimagined Christian story. Encounter a legacy that once rivaled-and still challenges-established tradition.

Author: Gnostic Writers
Publisher: Library of Alexandria
Published: 06/24/2025
Pages: 118
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.34lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.30d
ISBN: 9781804217368