“Gnostic” Intellectuals: A Response to DeConick

Stephen Bedard:

A very helpful look at gnosticism from NT scholar Larry Hurtado.

Originally posted on Larry Hurtado's Blog:

Well, it seems that my earlier posting ( here ) questioning the characterization of ancient Christian “gnostics” as “intellectuals” (in the recent “Bible Hunters” programme) has drawn a lot of interest . . . and controversy.  I note, in particular, that my long-time friend, April DeConick, has weighed in challenging my posting here .

I will return her compliment, in affirming her as a long-time friend, and I acknowledge her as an impressive scholar in the field of ancient “gnostic” texts and versions of early Christianity.   In offering the following response to her critique, my purpose is not rebuttal, but a productive public dialog.

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