The Gnostic Discoveries: The Impact of the Nag Hammadi Library

The archaeological find of the century was the astounding discovery by an Egyptian peasant in December 1945 of a large storage jar filled with ancient religious manuscripts, Through them we glimpse a fascinating alternative perspective on Jesus and many of his earliest followers, including the influence of Gnosticism on their beliefs. Now a leading expert translator and scholar reveals the historical significance of these alternate views of early Christianity.