{"product_id":"9781394354870","title":"Gnosticism For Dummies","description":"\u003ch1\u003eGnosticism For Dummies\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003ch2\u003eDeConick, April D.\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn accessible and accurate guide to gnostic faith and philosophy\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGnosticism For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e walks you through the mythology, literature, and essential texts of Gnosticism, an early form of Christianity and current New Age religion and philosophy embedded in pop culture.  This guide strips away the stigma, confusion, and misunderstandings surrounding the philosophy and explains, in clear language, the history and teachings of Gnosticism—including discussions on important gnostic writings known as the Nag Hammadi—and how it has endured across centuries. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom discovering key gnostic beliefs, including dualism, views on Jesus Christ, and how the “divine spark” relates to salvation to discovering how gnostic philosophy is interwoven in our world, \u003ci\u003eGnosticism For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e provides a comprehensive look. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplore various social movements that rely on or incorporate gnostic thought, with examples from the past and present\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscover how Gnosticism has connected to and influenced politics\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExamine pop culture, including movies and video games, that describe gnostic philosophy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCompare  the major branches of gnostic thought and discussions of how they differ from mainstream Christianity\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn extraordinary and informative book perfect for newcomers and people interested in gnostic thought, \u003ci\u003eGnosticism For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is a demystifying must-read that explores early Christian beliefs not covered in the Bible.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublished by: For Dummies\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublication Date: 2027-01-12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eISBN-13: 9781394354870\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDOI: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDimensions: cm xcm\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePages: 384\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45668192813196,"sku":"9781394354870","price":22.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781394354870_dd1e4a67-3325-4431-a228-c9f92920ec85.jpg?v=1779495967","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9781394354870","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}