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| Author | Legge, Francis, 1853-1922 |
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| Title | Forerunners and rivals of Christianity : being studies in religious history from 330 B.C. to 330 A.D., Vol. 1 (of 2) |
| Original Publication | Cambridge: University Press, 1915. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 68.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Contents | The conquests of Alexander -- The Alexandrian divinities -- The origin of Gnosticism -- Pre-Christian Gnostics: the Orphici -- Pre-Christian Gnostics: the Essenes -- Pre-Christian Gnostics: Simon Magus. |
| Credits | Wouter Franssen, David King, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net. (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.) |
| Summary | "Forerunners and Rivals of Christianity: Being Studies in Religious History" by F. Legge is a scholarly historical account likely written in the early 20th century. The book explores documents crucial for understanding the origins and developments of Christianity, highlighting lesser-known religious movements and texts. Its focus is on the interplay between early Christianity and its contemporaries, including various Gnostic sects and Eastern religions. The opening of the work introduces the author's intent to compile and elucidate documents that, while previously translated, remain obscure and misunderstood in contemporary discourse. Legge expresses his desire to foster a clearer understanding of these religious fragments by providing context and commentary, which he believes will clarify their significance. He acknowledges the challenges presented by historical interpretations and notes his efforts to make these texts accessible to both scholars and the general public. Through his methodical approach, he aims to shed light on the diverse influences that shaped early Christianity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BR: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity |
| Subject | Christianity and other religions |
| Subject | Religions |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 71384 |
| Release Date | Aug 10, 2023 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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