Magne, Jean, 1910-

From Christianity to gnosis and from gnosis to Christianity : an itinerary through the texts to and from the Tree of paradise / by Jean Magne ; forword by Michael Tardieu ; translated by A.F.W. Armstrong and revised by the author. - Atlanta, Ga. : Scholars Press, c1993. - xii, 240 p. ; 24 cm. - Brown Judaic studies ; no. 286 .

The present book comprises a partial translation of Logique des sacrements (Paris 1989) and the full text of Logique des dogmes.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [219]-222) and index.

1555408559 (hard : acidfree paper)

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Bible.--Genesis, I, 26-27--Criticism, interpretation, etc.--History.
Bible.--Genesis, III, 4-7--Criticism, interpretation, etc.--History.


Christianity--Origin.
Gnosticism.
Gnostic literature--Relation to the New Testament.
Lord's Supper--Biblical teaching.
Gnostic literature--Relation to the Old Testament.
Tree of life.
Paradise.

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