The Valentinian Temple

Is the Nag Hammadi Apocalypse of Paul a Valentinian text? Many would say no, few would say yes. The Valentinian Temple brings together all the available evidence to produce a systematic argument in favour of the Apocalypse of Paul's Valentinian origins.

Autorentext

Matthew Twigg received his Ph.D. from the University of Oxford (2016). His research has appeared in various journals, including Vigiliae Christianae, Aries: Journal for the Study of Western Esotericism, and Correspondences: Journal for the Study of Esotericism.

Klappentext

Is the Nag Hammadi Apocalypse of Paul a Valentinian text? Many would say no, few would say yes. The Valentinian Temple brings together all the available evidence to produce a systematic argument in favour of the Apocalypse of Paul's Valentinian origins.

Inhalt

Introduction; Part I: A new temple in heaven; 1. The fragments of Valentinus: the divine Name and theophany; 2. The Gospel of Truth: knowing, naming, saving; 3. The Excerpts from Theodotus: beyond the demiurge's temple; 4. The Gospel of Philip: becoming a high-priestly Christ; Conclusion to Part I; Part II: The Valentinian apocalypse; 5. Introducing the Apocalypse of Paul: or, "Valentinians did not write apocalypses"; 6. The Valentinianism of the Apocalypse of Paul; 7. Paul as the ideal Valentinian; Conclusion; References; Index