A document of paramount historical importance, not only in terms of Christianity but also with respect to the development of Western religion. It chronicles the teachings of Jesus, who explains life's mysteries to his disciples and Mary Magdalene. Their discussions take place after Christ's resurrection and include accounts of his ascension into heaven. Unabridged republication of the revised edition of Pistis Sophia: A Gnostic Miscellany, John M. Watkins, London, 1921.
The Quest of the Historical Jesus by Albert Schweitzer, W. Montgomery, F. C. Burkitt Groundbreaking study that examines the works of more than fifty 18th- and 19th-century authors and scholars and concludes that many of the earlier historical reconstructions of Christ were largely fantasies.
The Mystical Theology and The Divine Names by Dionysius the Areopagite, C. E. Rolt The treatises and letters of Dionysius the Areopagite blended Neoplatonic philosophy with Christian theology and mystical experience. Their exploration of the nature and results of contemplative prayer exercised a lasting influence.
The Aquarian Gospel of Jesus the Christ by Levi Dowling Intriguing and controversial, this visionary text professes to tell the complete story of Jesus' life, including the "lost" years of travel and study in Tibet, Egypt, India, Persia, and Greece.
The Kybalion: A Study of the Hermetic Philosophy of Ancient Egypt and Greece by Three Initiates This concise guide offers a modern interpretation of one of ancient mystical philosophy's greatest treasures. It condenses Hermetic doctrine into seven compelling principles that can be successfully applied to everyday life.
The Unknown Life of Jesus Christ by Nicolas Notovitch A visitor to a Tibetan monastery in the 1890s discovered this intriguing, controversial account of Christ's life from the ages of 13 to 29, when Jesus reputedly studied in Asia among Buddhists.
The Book of Enoch by R. H. Charles An apocryphal work from the second century B.C., this volume influenced early Christians, particularly the Gnostics, and introduced such concepts as fallen angels, resurrection, and last judgment.
The Lost Books of the Bible by William Hone, Jeremiah Jones, William Wake Excised from the standard bible by various church councils, these "lost" texts help to give depth to the historical characters of Jesus, Mary, the apostles, and other figures of the New Testament.
