Gnostic Tendencies: Collected Writings on Gnosticism and Lost Gospels

Gnostic Tendencies collects new and rare material by Andrew Phillip Smith on Gnosticism and lost gospels from over 15 years of research. In addition to articles previously published in magazines such as Fortean Times, New Dawn and The Gnostic, several essays were specially written for this book. An autobiographical foreword and introductory chapters help the reader unfamiliar with Gnosticism. Chapters look at:- the soul and spirit · Empathy and Gnosticism · The ancient and esoteric city of Alexandria · Alternative views of Judas · the Gospel of Thomas · Gnostic scriptures · dodgy lost gospels and more Praise for Andrew Phillip Smith:- “Hans Jonas wrote that in order to understand Gnostic teachings, one needed something like a musical ear whereby to discern the subtleties of this worldview. Andrew Phillip Smith, in addition to his fine scholarship, possesses this musical ear.” Stephan Hoeller, author of Gnosticism: New Light on the Ancient Tradition of Inner Knowing