The Secret Book of John: The Gnostic Gospels―Annotated & Explained (SkyLight Illuminations)

This is a wonderful book for anyone starting down the path of Christian Gnosticism. The author's technique of alternating pages with his commentary on one page and the secret text of John on the other (facing) page, is a great teaching method! I Love this book. It is the foundation of Christian Gnosticism, in my opinion. However, I would caution you, if you are just getting started on this path, This will probably be too much for you too fast. I suggest that you first read "Who Wrote the Gospels" and then proceed to read "The Five Gospels." That will help to get your mind it the right state for learning "The secret knowledge."To the right-wing, so called "born-agains" sadly, I would say, forget it! You will be lost in this Hell universe for many more incarnations. Your limited little minds will not be able to grasp these concepts or be able to venture outside of your rigid little belief system. ... but, who knows? Sometimes miracles do happen.

Arrived early and very well packed

This is a rather easy to read translation of this text. Stevan Davies footnotes and commentary are much appreciate in that they are not overly dry and academic, helping to breathe new life into this ancient text.

It's a thought provoking book.

I used this book for furthering my self knowledge in the area of who we really are and where we really came from.To me this book introduces one to the things happening before genesis in the bible beyond marcion of sinope.Of Jesus revieiling to one of his disciples John about the mysteries and thing hidden in silence.The mother,father and the only begotten son of the most high ,And all the powers that eminated from the father's mind ,down to the great upset of wisdom's creation the first ruler Yaldaboth and the archons rulers he created etc etc.It shows a picture of our creation and salvation from a different point of view.

Excellent!!

A little hard to read seems a bit theological, but will give it a try

I have wondered about the Gnostics and this author explains them quite well. Well enough that I no longer have the desire to learn more about them.

An Excellent read!!! I am now reading through 'The Secret book of John' A second time!! Truly, A Mind Opener!!! Thank you!!!

Surpreendente!! Aprendi uma coisa importantíssima que não havia visto em mais de 30 anos de interesse no tema!!Muito bom!!

Excellent book, well written and easy to understand.

Bought this on kindle

If you seek the truth this offers an avenue which is very plausible and not exposed.