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The Cross Of Karma: Comment On Papyrus Oxyrhynchus 840

Please refer to the section BELOW (and NOT ABOVE) this line for the product details – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – Title:The Cross Of Karma: Comment On Papyrus Oxyrhynchus 840ISBN13:9783738641240ISBN10:3738641246Author:Ludwig, Frank (Author)Description:The Book The Cross Of Karma: Comment On Papyrus Oxy V 840 Comments Papyrus Oxyrhynchus 840 And Describes In The Following Shortly The Possibilities And The Impact Of Internal Cleaning For Ascending On The Path To God Papyrus Oxyrhynchus 840 Is A Small Piece Of Papyrus Bearing 45 Lines Of Text Written Shortly After The Life Of Jesus It Was Found By Bernard Pyne Grennfell And Arthur Surridge Hunt And Is Called An Apocryphal Gospel You Can Find The Original Of The Manuscript Under Signature Ms Gr Th G 11 In The Bodleian Library In Oxfordengland The Concept Of Karma Is Explained As Synonym To That Of Sin, But Without Adding The Poison Of Guilt, Which Serves As A Glue To Bind You To Your Sins, To Bind You To Your Cross Living A Natural And Humble Life Leads To Sanity Sanity Leads To God If You Accept That You Are Bound To Sin, That Means To Err And To Collect Karma, You Can Clean Yourself From That Karma If You Do Not Stick To Guilt With Guilt, You Don’t Solve Your Karma, With The Cross Of Your Karma, You Will Not Ascend To God Jesus Cannot Take Your Sins Away, He Can Only Help You To Solve Them Yourself Since It Is Your Soul That Wants To Learn The Lesson Of Life And It Is Your Life Binding:Paperback, PaperbackPublisher:BOOKS ON DEMANDPublication Date:2015-09-10Weight:0.14 lbsDimensions:0.09” H x 8.27” L x 5.83” WNumber of Pages:38Language:English

R H Charles The Book Of The Secrets Of Enoch (Paperback)

Title: The Book Of The Secrets Of Enoch. Author: R H Charles. Format: Paperback. Item Length: 178mm. Item Weight: 290g. Missing Information?. Release Date: 02/19/2016. Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform.

Pistis Sophia (Classic Reprint)

Through a detailed analysis of a rare Coptic manuscript known as the Pistis Sophia, the author sheds light on the complex beliefs and practices of this often misunderstood tradition. The text reveals a rich tapestry of mystical teachings, including the role of Sophia, the female divine principle, and the significance of secret knowledge and rituals.

The Gospel Of Thomas: A Collection Of Traditional Sayings Of Jesus

Please refer to the section BELOW (and NOT ABOVE) this line for the product details – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – Title:The Gospel Of Thomas: A Collection Of Traditional Sayings Of JesusISBN13:9781484197806ISBN10:1484197801Author:Andrews, Ross (Author)Description:The Gospel According To Thomas, Commonly Shortened To The Gospel Of Thomas, Is A Well Preserved Early Christian, Non-Canonical Sayings-Gospel Which Many Scholars Believe Provides Insight Into The Oral Gospel Traditions It Was Discovered Near Nag Hammadi, Egypt, In December 1945, In One Of A Group Of Books Known As The Nag Hammadi Library The Gospel Of Thomas Was Found Among A Collection Of Fifty-Two Writings That Included, In Addition To An Excerpt From Plato’s Republic, Gospels Claiming To Have Been Written By Jesus’s Disciple Philip Scholars Have Speculated That The Works Were Buried In Response To A Letter From Bishop Athanasius Who For The First Time Declared A Strict Canon Of Christian Scripture 1] The Coptic Language Text, The Second Of Seven Contained In What Modern-Day Scholars Have Designated As Codex Ii, Is Composed Of 114 Sayings Attributed To Jesus 2] Almost Half Of These Sayings Resemble Those Found In The Canonical Gospels, While It Is Speculated That The Other Sayings Were Added From Gnostic Tradition 3] Its Place Of Origin May Have Been Syria, Where Thomasine Traditions Were Strong 4] The Introduction States: These Are The Hidden Words That The Living Jesus Spoke And Didymos Judas Thomas Wrote Them Down 5] Didymus (Greek) And Thomas (Aramaic) Both Mean Twin Some Critical Scholars Suspect That This Reference To The Apostle Thomas Is False, And That Therefore The True Author Is Unknown 6] It Is Possible That The Document Originated Within A School Of Early Christians, Possibly Proto-Gnostics 7] Some Critics Further Claim That Even The Description Of Thomas As A Gnostic Gospel Is Based Upon Little Other Than The Fact That It Was Found Along With Gnostic Texts At Nag Hammadi 8] The Name Of Thomas Was Also Attached To The Book Of Thomas The Contender, Which Was Also In Nag Hammadi Codex Ii, And The Acts Of Thomas It Is Important To Note, However, That While The Gospel Of Thomas Does Not Directly Point To Jesus’ Divinity, It Also Does Not Directly Contradict It, And Therefore Neither Supports Nor Contradicts Gnostic Beliefs When Asked His Identity In The Gospel Of Thomas, Jesus Usually Deflects, Ambiguously Asking The Disciples Why They Do Not See What Is Right In Front Of Them This Is Similar To Passages In The Canonical Gospels Like John 12:16 And Luke 18:34 The Text Itself, However, Continuously Reflects Gnostic Teachings By Continuously Referring To Jesus’s Sayings As Secret And Mysterious, Which Were Common Gnostic Catchphrases Binding:Paperback, PaperbackPublisher:CREATESPACEPublication Date:2013-04-01Weight:0.1 lbsDimensions:0.07” H x 7.99” L x 5” WNumber of Pages:34Language:English

On The Incarnation (De Incarnatione Verbi Dei)

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The Norton Anthology of World Religions : Christianity Uni. of Irvine 1st Ed.

The Norton Anthology of World Religions: Christianity is a comprehensive exploration of the Christian faith, offering a detailed overview of its history, beliefs, and practices. Authored by Lawrence S. Cunningham, this first edition trade paperback book is written in English and features 752 pages of insightful analysis and commentary. With its focus on nonfiction narrative and illustrated features, this anthology is intended for both young adults and adults interested in delving deeper into the complexities of Christianity in the modern era. Perfect for those seeking a thorough understanding of Christianity in a contemporary context, this book is a valuable resource for anyone curious about the world’s religions.