{"product_id":"gnostic-writings-on-the-soul","title":"Gnostic Writings on the Soul","description":"The inspiration and insight of these                 Gnostic writings can become a companion on your own                 spiritual journey. \n\n            Just what is a soul, exactly? Where did                 the idea come from? How do we experience our souls? Two ancient                 Gnostic texts—The Exegesis on the Soul and The Hymn of                 the Pearl, both presented here in all-new                 translations—hold important clues to the development of                 the soul as a concept and reveal inspiring ways your own soul                 can remember and return to its unique, divine purpose. \n\n            The Exegesis on the Soul depicts the soul                 as a feminine figure who has fallen into the corrupted world                 and must find her way back to the Divine. It is the story of                 the soul’s struggle and redemption that will embolden                 your own spiritual pilgrimage. The Hymn of the Pearl is an                 allegorical story about a prince sent to retrieve a precious                 pearl but who soon forgets his purpose and falls asleep. It is                 a moving tale of the importance of remembering your                 soul’s identity and calling—and knowing that only                 you can fulfill your destiny.\n\n           Accessible facing-page commentary explains                 the Gnostic writings for you even if you have no previous                 knowledge of Gnosticism or early Christianity. Additional                 material draws on ancient religions, Platonism, Christianity,                 Judaism, Islam and modern philosophical and psychological                 notions of the soul to place the Gnostic teachings in a clear                 historical context. By following the development of this                 concept through time, you will more clearly perceive—and                 respond to—the divine spark found in your own soul.","brand":"Jewish Lights Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54226729599320,"sku":"9781683360797","price":23.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9781683360797.jpg?v=1777099518","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/gnostic-writings-on-the-soul","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}