Publisher's Synopsis
The Gospel of Truth: A Valentinian Meditation on the Gospel is a book written by Kendrick Grobel that explores the teachings of the Valentinian Gnostics, a group of early Christians who believed in a secret knowledge of the divine. The book is a meditation on the Gospel of Truth, a text that was discovered in the Nag Hammadi library and is believed to have been written by the Valentinians.In the book, Grobel provides a detailed analysis of the Gospel of Truth, examining its themes and ideas in the context of Valentinian theology. He explores the concept of gnosis, or knowledge, as the key to salvation, and argues that the Valentinians believed that this knowledge was not something that could be learned through study or intellectual inquiry, but rather was a gift from God.Grobel also discusses the Valentinian understanding of the nature of God, which they saw as a complex and multifaceted entity made up of different aspects or emanations. He examines the Valentinian concept of the Pleroma, or fullness, which they believed was the realm of the divine, and the role of Christ as a mediator between the Pleroma and the material world.The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it suitable for both scholars and general readers interested in the history of early Christianity and Gnosticism. It provides a fascinating insight into the beliefs and practices of the Valentinians, and sheds light on the development of Christian theology in the early centuries of the Church.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.
