The Gnostic Gospels (Modern Library 100 Best Nonfiction Books)

Copyright © 1979 by Elaine Pagels

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Pagels, Elaine H.

The gnostic Gospels.

1. Gnosticism. 2. Chenoboskion manuscripts.

I. Title.

BT1390.P3′ 273′1 79-4764

eISBN: 978-1-58836-417-3

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