Sethian gnosticism and the Platonic tradition 1st Edition by John Douglas Turner ISBN 9042910887 9789042910881

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ISBN 10: 9042910887 
ISBN 13: 9789042910881
Author: John Douglas Turner

“Sethian Gnosticism and the Platonic Tradition” by John Douglas Turner is a profound scholarly work that explores the intricate connections between Sethian Gnosticism—an ancient religious movement—and the philosophical ideas rooted in the Platonic tradition. Turner meticulously analyzes how Sethian texts, often considered enigmatic and esoteric, reflect a complex blend of mythological narratives and philosophical concepts derived from Plato and his followers. The book delves into the ways Sethian thought reinterprets Platonic ideas about the nature of the divine, cosmology, and human salvation, revealing a rich tapestry of religious and philosophical syncretism in late antiquity. Turner’s study offers valuable insights into how Gnostic groups adapted and transformed classical philosophical teachings to articulate their own unique worldview, contributing significantly to our understanding of early Christian and Hellenistic intellectual history. Through careful textual analysis and comparison, this work illuminates the dynamic interplay between philosophy and religious belief, shedding light on the intellectual milieu that shaped one of the most intriguing currents of ancient spirituality.

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