The Secret Books of the Egyptian Gnostics: An Introduction to the Recently Discovered Ancient Manuscripts That Rival the Dead Sea Scrolls in Importance
by Doresse, Jean
- Used
- Condition
- Book VG+: touch of dust/wear to boards and endpapers, else clean, tight, unmarked/DJ VG+: mild shelf wear, unclipped.
- ISBN 10
- 1567312276
- ISBN 13
- 9781567312270
- Seller
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Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States
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About This Item
New York: MJF Books, 1986. hardcover. Book VG+: touch of dust/wear to boards and endpapers, else clean, tight, unmarked/DJ VG+: mild shelf wear, unclipped.. 8vo 445pp. from front flap: "The Secret Books of the Egyptian Gnostics tells the story of the discovery and rescue of an astounding collection of sacred texts found in an Egyptian village after being hidden for sixteen centuries. It also explains the texts in their historical and philosophical context, and appraises their importance to scholars, and to the world at large." #01911.
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- Bookseller
- Matthew's Books LLC (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 1849
- Title
- The Secret Books of the Egyptian Gnostics
- Author
- Doresse, Jean
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Book VG+: touch of dust/wear to boards and endpapers, else clean, tight, unmarked
- Jacket Condition
- DJ VG+: mild shelf wear, unclipped.
- Quantity Available
- 1
- ISBN 10
- 1567312276
- ISBN 13
- 9781567312270
- Publisher
- MJF Books
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1986
- Keywords
- gnosticism, lost gospels, dead sea scrolls, egypt, ancient egypt, nonfiction
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