Simon Magus

In «Simon Magus,» G. R. S. Mead delves into the complex interplay between Gnosticism and early Christianity through the enigmatic figure of Simon Magus, often considered the archetypal magician and heretic. Mead employs a scholarly yet accessible literary style, weaving historical narrative with philosophical inquiry to dissect the theological implications of Simon's teachings and his influential role within the nascent Christian movement. This text serves as both a critical examination of early Christian texts and a compelling commentary on the nature of spiritual authority and dissent during a formative period... Далее