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Dec 2023
28m 6s

What is the Gospel of Philip?

FILIP HOLM
About this episode

In this episode, we explore the fascinating spiritual and philosophical teachings of the non-canonical Gospel of Philip. Often termed a "gnostic" text, this incredible ancient document contains some truly interesting ideas, and a very controversial and famous account of Jesus and Mary Magdalene.


Sources/Recomended Reading:

Brakke, David (2012). "Gnostics: Myth, Ritual, and Diversity in Early Christianity". Harvard University Press.

King, Karen (2003). "What is Gnosticism?". Harvard University Press.

Meyer, Marvin (ed.) (2009). "The Nag Hammadi Scriptures: The Revised and Updated Translation of Sacred Gnostic Texts". HarperOne; International, Reprint, Revised, Updated edition. Smith, Geoffrey S. (2020). "Valentinian Christianity – Texts and Translations". University of California Press.

Van den Broek, Roelof (2013). "Gnostic Religion in Antiquity". Cambridge University Press.


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