Forerunners and rivals of Christianity : being studies in religious history…
QR code
"Forerunners and Rivals of Christianity: Being Studies in Religious History" by F. Legge is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work examines the various religious movements and sects that existed in the centuries leading up to the rise of Christianity, focusing especially on Gnosticism and its interaction with early Christian thought. The text delves into the merging ideas and beliefs that influenced early Christianity, providing context for the
emergence of what would become orthodox Christian doctrine. The opening of the book sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of post-Christian Gnostic sects, establishing that many early Christians were preoccupied with their faith during the Apostolic age, believing in an imminent divine intervention. Legge discusses how a shift in beliefs occurred by the end of the first century, as the sense of urgency diminished, prompting some converts to seek a blend between Christian tenets and existing Hellenistic religions. He details the evolution of various Gnostic sects, such as the Ophites and others, and emphasizes their complex relationships with both Judaism and early Christianity, illustrating how these heretical sects were influenced by and contributed to the broader religious landscape of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Download for free
For your e-reader or reading app — Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, Calibre etc.
Kindle → Use Send-to-Kindle
- Download the EPUB3 file above
- Upload it on the Amazon site your Kindle is registered with: amazon.com/sendtokindle for the US, amazon.co.uk/sendtokindle for the UK etc.
- It appears on your Kindle and in the Kindle app
Kobo, Nook etc. → Transfer via USB
- Download the EPUB3 file on your computer
- Connect your e-reader by USB and tap "Connect" on its screen
- Drag the file onto the e-reader drive
Phone, Tablet or Computer → Online or Reading App
Easiest: read online in your browser. Nothing to install.
Or use a reading app:
- Find and install one you like, for example Apple Books, ReadEra or Thorium Reader
- Download the EPUB3 file above
- Open it in the app
More help: iPhone / iPad · Android · Computer
Other formats & older devices
There may be more files related to this item.
About this eBook
| Author | Legge, Francis, 1853-1922 |
|---|---|
| Title | Forerunners and rivals of Christianity : being studies in religious history from 330 B.C. to 330 A.D., Vol. 2 (of 2) |
| Original Publication | Cambridge: University Press, 1915. |
| Contents | Post-Christian Gnostics -- Post-Christian Gnostics: the Ophites -- Post-Christian Gnostics: Valentinus -- The system of the Pistis Sophia and its related texts -- Marcion -- The worship of Mithras -- Manes and the Manichaeism -- Conclusion. |
| Credits | Wouter Franssen, David King, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net. (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 72.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BR: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity |
| Subject | Christianity and other religions |
| Subject | Religions |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 71647 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-71647-3 |
| Release Date | Sep 14, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 642 downloads in the last 30 days. |
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!