IMAGES OF THE FEMININE IN GNOSTICISM. by King, Karen L. (ed.)

Fortress Press. Fine. 1990. Hardcover. 8vo. 464 pp. Studies In Antiquity And Christianity. We specialize in fine books in collectible condition. Orders are professionaly packaged and shipped promptly. H10 .

Philadelphia, PA, United States: Fortress Press, 1988. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. The book is in very good condition, little shelf rubbing apparent. Minor water damage on pages 35-38. Text and images inside appear clean and clear throughout. 'In this groundbreaking collection of essays, King and other contributors engage in a systematic study of issues of gender in Gnosticism. Using a variety of critical methods, the writers ask questions such as: What is the relationship of gendered images to the real lives of women and men? Did ascetic or libertine practices offer an attractive alternative to women in a patriarchal society? Are the images of strong, female goddesses, saviors, and heroines an indication Gnosticism would have been attractive to women? Is it plausible that women in some gnostic groups were authors, teachers, and leaders? Is it possible that some of the Gnostic texts we possess were written by women? What parts did women… Read More

Very Good. Signed and inscribed by the editor, Karen I. King to the previous owner on the front free endpaper. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Fortress Press, 1988. Hardcover. 6 x 9 ”. 455 pp. Very good. No dust jacket. Minor rubbing/bumping to the head of the spine. Previous owner’s name, address and date in ink on the front free endpaper. The text appears unmarked. The binding is solid.