Is there really some actual physical writing called the Gnostic Gospels?

Question

If so, is there a copy in print, or on the web?

U. Pants, the link didn't work. Can you edit to put it in? I'd like to see it.

Answer 1

There are several. Many in excellent condition. Some have more than one copy. Most were thought to be destroyed in the 2nd Century but have come back into public awareness during the last 60 years or so.

There are copies in print, translations in print and on the web. The Gnostics were considered heretics and were persecuted fiercely at the time of the consolidation of power by the central Christian Church at Rome. By the time of the Council of Nicene the vast majority of non-conforming Christians went into hiding taking the few remaining books that were not burned.

Try some of the sites below. One needs to be cautious about some of the translations.

Answer 2

There's good links in the answers and Google is your friend but I see an opportunity of sorts to tell everyone about my Blog where I'm in the process of placing translations of Gnostic Gospels. I have 17 there so far and more are coming. People say they like the art work too.

http://360.yahoo.com/gnosticv

Answer 3

Yes, here:

http://www.gnosis.org/naghamm/nhl.html

Check the menu on the side for all the different gnostic gospels.

EDIT: I think (if I remember right) that it's the Gospel of Philip that speaks about Jesus kissing Mary on the lips frequently and the others were jealous of her because of that, she was his favorite. You can read all of the gnostic gospels though, they are there on that site. Also there are Audio lectures, click "Web lectures" at the top menu.

Answer 4

Yes, there is a collection of works, much like other scrolls of the periods, that are known as the "gnostic gospels." I will find a link...

Answer 5

The term gnostic gospels (pronunciation: naws-tik) refers to gnostic collections of writings about the teachings of Jesus, written around the 2nd century AD ...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gnostic_Gospels

Peace and God bless

Answer 6

Yes.

The Gospel of Mary is one that I know off the top of my head that has recently been translated.

A list of gnostic gospels can be found at http://www.earlychristianwritings.com/gnostics.html

Answer 7

http://www.sacred-texts.com/index.htm

Try this web site...it's got tons of things online...has a good section on Gnostic, Magic, all sorts of sacred things from all over the world...A good place to start reading on many esoteric and spiritual subjects...

I personally list under the header of Netronomicon...but that's just me.

Hail Eris! All Hail Discordia!

they even have a copy of the Principia Discordia, fancy that.

-----Edit

Julia D, Beowulf, thanks for the links...i always like to expand the horizons.

Answer 8

It's a book. Should be available from your local library. If not they'll be able to borrow it from another library for you.


Gnostic Gospels by Elaine Pagels


http://www.amazon.com/Gnostic-Gospels-Elaine-Pagels/dp/0753821141/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/002-3352010-2594421?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1189474216&sr=8-1

The Nag Hammadi Library in English by Coptic Gnostic Library Project, James McConkey Robinson, and Richard Smith

http://www.amazon.com/Nag-Hammadi-Library-English/dp/9004088563/ref=pd_bbs_3/002-3352010-2594421?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1189474216&sr=8-3

Answer 9

Yes, the link given you by Beowulf is correct.

Pastor Art

Answer 10

See this link for lots of web sites on Gnostism and other things also.

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AlHFRlCZTeoUE93s1m0nxmfsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20070903131536AAuAAbv