Publisher's Synopsis
Gnostic John the Baptizer: Selections from the Mandaean John-Book is a book authored by G.R.S. Mead. This book is a compilation of selected writings from the Mandaean John-Book, a religious text that focuses on the figure of John the Baptist from a Gnostic perspective. The Mandaean John-Book is a collection of stories, hymns, and teachings that emerged from the ancient Middle East and is considered to be one of the most important sources of information about the Gnostic tradition. The book provides readers with a comprehensive introduction to the Mandaean religion and its beliefs. It also offers a detailed analysis of the Gnostic interpretation of John the Baptist, exploring his role as a spiritual teacher and a messenger of divine wisdom. The book presents a collection of selected texts that shed light on the Mandaean worldview, including hymns, prayers, and teachings on topics such as the nature of the soul, the afterlife, and the role of the divine in human life. Gnostic John the Baptizer: Selections from the Mandaean John-Book is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of Gnosticism, the life and teachings of John the Baptist, and the religious traditions of the ancient Middle East. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it suitable for both scholars and general readers.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.