Gnosis and Literature by Arthur Versluis

Publication: 1996 SLR Studies in Literature and Religion; First Edition

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Arthur Versluis is a scholar specializing in Western esotericism, mysticism, and the intersections of religion and literature.His book Gnosis & Literature (1996) is a foundational work that explores the presence and influence of Gnostic themes in literary texts. In this study, Versluis examines how Gnostic ideassuch as hidden knowledge, spiritual awakening, and the critique of material realitymanifest in various literary works, offering insights into the esoteric dimensions of literature. The book is part of the “Studies in Literature and Religion” series published by Grail Publishing.

Minimal lean to spine, a bright copy in Near Fine condition