The Teachings of Sylvanus (Nag Hammadi Codex VII, 4)

Erscheinungsjahr 1991
ISBN: 978-90-6258-206-8
Verlag: Peeters Publishers

Buch, Englisch, Band Volume 6, 601 Seiten

Reihe: Egyptologische Uitgaven - Egyptological Publications

This posthumously published book was finished by the late Dr. Jan
Zandee, Professor-Emeritus in Egyptology and the history of ancient
religions. The 'Teachings' had indeed his interest for many years of his
scholarly life. In the present book, a magnum opus, his earlier and
latest findings are summarized. This Nag Hammadi-tractate, a
pseudepigraphon using the name of the companion of St. Paul, is written
in the form of the ancient sapiential literature. The Greek original may
date from the early third century, the Coptic codex VII was created
about A.D. 340. The theme of the writing is the battle of the soul
against evil and the final victory with the additional and decisive help
of God, Christ and the Holy Spirit. The author gives the Coptic text
with translation and a rich commentary. Summaries, six excursusses and
two indices (Greek and Coptic words) complete this fine book, a
testimony of great learning.

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