The Gnostic Religion
"Using the few sources available to him with penetrating insight, Jonas reconstructed the Gnostic worldview ...The Gnostic Religion remains, even today, the classic introduction" – Elaine Pagels, author ofThe Origin of Satan"A fascinating exposition with copious quotations, of what is known of Gnosticism ... Dr. Jonas writes with authority, passion, and precision about this long-forgotten religion" –The New Yorker