--- product_id: 53815591 title: "The Nag Hammadi Scriptures: A Study of Gnostic Scriptures and Early Christian Thought" price: "$U3792" currency: UYU in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 url: https://www.desertcart.uy/products/53815591-the-nag-hammadi-scriptures-a-study-of-gnostic-scriptures-early store_origin: UY region: Uruguay --- # The Nag Hammadi Scriptures: A Study of Gnostic Scriptures and Early Christian Thought **Price:** $U3792 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Nag Hammadi Scriptures: A Study of Gnostic Scriptures and Early Christian Thought - **How much does it cost?** $U3792 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.uy](https://www.desertcart.uy/products/53815591-the-nag-hammadi-scriptures-a-study-of-gnostic-scriptures-early) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Buy The Nag Hammadi Scriptures: The Revised and Updated Translation of Sacred Gnostic Texts Complete in One Volume International,Reprint,Updated by Meyer, Marvin W., Robinson, James M. (ISBN: 9780061626005) from desertcart's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Review: Excellent study material of heretical "gospels" - Contrary to the sensationalism that many people love and want to buy into, these "gospels" are not lost. They are not gospels or inspired to begin with, even if they are named after known biblical characters, and you can tell when you start reading them and then comparing them to the actual gospels that are inspired (Matthew, Mark, Luke and John). These are 2nd - 3rd century documents were fabricated as gospels by a heretical sect called the gnostics, who believed that God did not create the universe but that it was a demiurge who did, and that there was hidden knowledge that needed to be understood to gain enlightenment unto salvation. They also believed that the physical was evil and the spiritual was good, contrary to God's account of creation in Genesis when He called everything "good" (see Colossians 2:16-22 also). To try and validate their beliefs, they named their false gospels after known apostles and biblical characters. The Gospel of Thomas, for example, portrays Jesus as a speaker of secret sayings, and it teaches that we need to discover the hidden meaning of His words and "finding the light within". There is no focus on His death and resurrection, or any mention at all. Also, in 114, the Gospel of Thomas claims that Jesus said to Mary Magdalene that she had to become a male to enter the kingdom of Heaven. In gnosticism, it was believed that males symbolised fullness in spirituality while females symbolised materialism. This is a big problem. Again, no mention of God’s love through Jesus’ death and resurrection for the forgiveness of our sins. Furthermore, the tone of Jesus makes Him sound like a much different person in these gnostic texts, and they fall in comparison to the original gospels as historical accounts of Jesus' life. The writing is sloppy; the sequence between the texts is poor, and it is just easy to tell they are not historical narratives. Oddly, reading them strengthened my faith, not because there is any inherent good or divine inspiration behind them, but because of how easy it was to notice why they aren't included in scripture, especially after seeing so many sensationalist content claiming that they're lost books from the Bible. Truly, only the four synoptic gospels are inspired and faithful accounts of our Saviour's life. However, this book is excellent for studying those documents. If you want to understand them and complete a collection you've started, I highly recommend it. Review: One of the most astounding, illuminating and fascinating books i have ever read - Contained in the fragments of this book is the explanation of Life, the human race, our place in existence and our creator. Its supremely difficult to comprehend but It answered every question i have ever had about the human race, our origins, our end, our religions, philosophy, death, life and why we exist and what will become of us when we die. Its incredibly deep in places, even for a philosopher or scholar. Its certainly not a simple read and i had to stop reading to reflect on many sentences and think deeply on their meaning before i could proceed to the next sentence or paragraph. Its probably way beyond most people to even begin to comprehend a fraction of it. Any question i ever had about the concept or reality of what we call God is answered in the lines of these scriptures. I also felt after reading and studying The Bible and The Quran in depth that we truly already have all the answers to anything we wish to know, all the keys to happiness and ultimate knowledge but like these Nag Hammadi scriptures the ultimate truth has been hidden from us in a cave for centuries and not become a freely available part of our lives. It has been hidden, obscured and changed to suit the purposes of Rulers and Kings for centuries. For example; the Book of Esther is in The Bible but not one of the Nag Hammadi scriptures is. The question is.....why? ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 16,532 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 5 in Christian Reference (Books) 8 in Religious Studies Encyclopaedias 9 in Mythology Encyclopaedias | | Customer reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (4,292) | | Dimensions | 23.11 x 15.49 x 4.32 cm | | Edition | International,Reprint,Updated | | ISBN-10 | 0061626007 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0061626005 | | Item weight | 294 g | | Language | English | | Print length | 844 pages | | Publication date | 1 Feb. 2009 | | Publisher | HarperOne | ## Images ![The Nag Hammadi Scriptures: A Study of Gnostic Scriptures and Early Christian Thought - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81VKp7JCbZL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent study material of heretical "gospels" *by N***R on 12 March 2026* Contrary to the sensationalism that many people love and want to buy into, these "gospels" are not lost. They are not gospels or inspired to begin with, even if they are named after known biblical characters, and you can tell when you start reading them and then comparing them to the actual gospels that are inspired (Matthew, Mark, Luke and John). These are 2nd - 3rd century documents were fabricated as gospels by a heretical sect called the gnostics, who believed that God did not create the universe but that it was a demiurge who did, and that there was hidden knowledge that needed to be understood to gain enlightenment unto salvation. They also believed that the physical was evil and the spiritual was good, contrary to God's account of creation in Genesis when He called everything "good" (see Colossians 2:16-22 also). To try and validate their beliefs, they named their false gospels after known apostles and biblical characters. The Gospel of Thomas, for example, portrays Jesus as a speaker of secret sayings, and it teaches that we need to discover the hidden meaning of His words and "finding the light within". There is no focus on His death and resurrection, or any mention at all. Also, in 114, the Gospel of Thomas claims that Jesus said to Mary Magdalene that she had to become a male to enter the kingdom of Heaven. In gnosticism, it was believed that males symbolised fullness in spirituality while females symbolised materialism. This is a big problem. Again, no mention of God’s love through Jesus’ death and resurrection for the forgiveness of our sins. Furthermore, the tone of Jesus makes Him sound like a much different person in these gnostic texts, and they fall in comparison to the original gospels as historical accounts of Jesus' life. The writing is sloppy; the sequence between the texts is poor, and it is just easy to tell they are not historical narratives. Oddly, reading them strengthened my faith, not because there is any inherent good or divine inspiration behind them, but because of how easy it was to notice why they aren't included in scripture, especially after seeing so many sensationalist content claiming that they're lost books from the Bible. Truly, only the four synoptic gospels are inspired and faithful accounts of our Saviour's life. However, this book is excellent for studying those documents. If you want to understand them and complete a collection you've started, I highly recommend it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ One of the most astounding, illuminating and fascinating books i have ever read *by J***N on 23 November 2024* Contained in the fragments of this book is the explanation of Life, the human race, our place in existence and our creator. Its supremely difficult to comprehend but It answered every question i have ever had about the human race, our origins, our end, our religions, philosophy, death, life and why we exist and what will become of us when we die. Its incredibly deep in places, even for a philosopher or scholar. Its certainly not a simple read and i had to stop reading to reflect on many sentences and think deeply on their meaning before i could proceed to the next sentence or paragraph. Its probably way beyond most people to even begin to comprehend a fraction of it. Any question i ever had about the concept or reality of what we call God is answered in the lines of these scriptures. I also felt after reading and studying The Bible and The Quran in depth that we truly already have all the answers to anything we wish to know, all the keys to happiness and ultimate knowledge but like these Nag Hammadi scriptures the ultimate truth has been hidden from us in a cave for centuries and not become a freely available part of our lives. It has been hidden, obscured and changed to suit the purposes of Rulers and Kings for centuries. For example; the Book of Esther is in The Bible but not one of the Nag Hammadi scriptures is. The question is.....why? ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect condition. An interesting read... *by C***E on 14 January 2026* Nice looking book, arrived in perfect condition. 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