Against the Protestant gnostics / Philip J. Lee.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lee, Philip J., author.

Series:

Oxford scholarship online.

Oxford scholarship online

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Gnosticism.

Protestantism--20th century.

Protestantism.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (368 p.)

Place of Publication:

New York ; Oxford University Press, 2023.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This study finds disturbing parallels between gnosticism and the current state of belief and practice in North American Protestantism. The author attacks both conservatives and liberals as he explores the current state of religion and its impact on the values of society.

Contents:

Contents; PART I: GNOSTICISM IN CONFLICT WITH THE FAITH; 1. Gnosticism as a Type of Religion; 2. Gnosticism as a Heresy; 3. Gnosticism Within the Orthodox Faith; PART II: GNOSTICISM IN ASCENDANCE IN NORTH AMERICA; 4. Alienation: From Gratitude to Despair; 5. Protestant Gnosis: From Holy Event to Private Illumination; 6. Modern Escape-from the Home of the Brave?; 7. Narcissism: From the Sacred Community to the Inner Self; 8. Elitism: From the Many to the Few; 9. Syncretism: From the Particular to the Nebulous

PART III: GNOSTICISM ESTABLISHED WITHIN NORTH AMERICAN PROTESTANTISM: RESULTS AND REFORM10. Results of a Gnosticized Protestantism; 11. The Degnosticizing of Protestantism: The Renewal of Hope; Epilogue; Notes; Bibliography; Index; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; Q; R; S; T; U; V; W; Y; Z

Notes:

Previously issued in print: 1993.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Derived record based on print version record and publisher information.

ISBN:

0-19-028209-6

0-19-773812-5

9786610760343

1-280-76034-6

0-19-802111-9

0-19-535919-4

OCLC:

437115751