THE ESOTERIC TEACHING OF THE GNOSTICS
Book Details + Condition: Yellon, Williams & Co. Ltd. (London). First Edition, 1909. Very scarce. Hardcover with green cloth boards, gilt to front and spine. 87 pages. Illustrated with channelled spirit allegories. Signed and inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper. British feminist, writer, and Theosophist Frances Swiney explores the teachings of the Gnostics, a group of early Christians who believed in a secret knowledge that could lead to salvation. The book examines the history of the Gnostics, their beliefs, and their impact on early Christianity. The texts and scriptures that were important to the Gnostics are further explored, including the Gospel of Thomas and the Gospel of Mary Magdalene. Gnostic teachings, including their views on the nature of God, the universe, and the human soul, are studied. The book also considers the influence of Gnosticism on Western philosophy and spirituality, and how its teachings continue to resonate.
An extremely scarce signed copy in very good condition, with firm binding; light shelf wear to boards, with slight warping to rear edge; a bit of sunning / fading to spine; chafed spine ends; interior is clean and free of markings, save author's inscription to ffep. All books are carefully packed, and shipped in boxes.
