The Gospel Of Phillip - Paperback

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The Gospel of Phillip is an ancient religious text that is believed to have been written in the 3rd century AD. It is part of a collection of texts known as the Nag Hammadi Library, which were discovered in Egypt in 1945. The author of the text is unknown, but it is attributed to the apostle Phillip, who was one of the twelve disciples of Jesus.The Gospel of Phillip is a Gnostic text, which means that it presents a unique interpretation of Christianity that is different from the mainstream beliefs of the time. The text is written in a poetic and mystical style, and it contains a series of teachings and sayings attributed to Jesus and his disciples.The central theme of the Gospel of Phillip is the idea that the material world is a flawed and imperfect creation, and that true enlightenment and salvation can only be achieved through knowledge of the divine. The text explores the nature of God, the relationship between the physical and spiritual realms, and the importance of spiritual transformation.The Gospel of Phillip is a fascinating and thought-provoking read for anyone interested in the history of Christianity and the development of religious thought. It offers a unique perspective on the teachings of Jesus and the early Christian church, and it continues to inspire and challenge readers to this day.Some are afraid lest they rise naked. Because of this they wish to rise in the flesh, and they do not know that it is those who wear the flesh who are naked. It is those who [...] to unclothe themselves who are not naked.Flesh and Blood shall not be able to inherit the kingdom of God[1Cor15:50] What is this which will not inherit? This which is on us. But what is this very thing which will inherit? It is that which belongs to Jesus and his blood. Because of this he said He who shall not eat my flesh and drink my blood has not life in him [John6:53] What is it?This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.