Publisher's Synopsis
Gnostic John the Baptizer: Selections from the Mandaean John-Book is a book written by G. R. S. Mead. The book is a collection of selected texts from the Mandaean John-Book, which is a Gnostic text that describes the teachings of John the Baptist. The Mandaean John-Book is a collection of hymns, prayers, and teachings that were written by the Mandaean people, who are a Gnostic sect that originated in the Middle East. The book provides readers with an insight into the teachings of John the Baptist and the beliefs of the Mandaean people. It also includes an introduction by G. R. S. Mead, which provides readers with a background on the Mandaean people and their beliefs. The book is an important resource for anyone interested in Gnosticism and the teachings of John the Baptist.Together with Studies on John and Christian Origins, the Slavonic Josephus' Account of John and Jesus, and John and the Fourth Gospel Proem. Contents: Foreword; John the Baptizer and Christian Origins; From the John-Book of the Mand�����ans; The Story of the Breach with Judaism; Some Typical Extracts; The Slavonic Josephus' Account of the Baptists and Jesus; The Fourth Gospel Proem. This rare book gives the Gnostic's perspective of John from the inner or psychic story, the prophetical, and the imaginative history of ideas.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
