The Gnostic Religion: The Message of the Alien God and the Beginnings of Christianity - Book by Hans Jonas

In this seminal work, Hans Jonas explores the ancient Gnostic movement, its beliefs, and its influence on the early development of Christianity. The Gnostics, he argues, held a radical vision of the world, centered around an alien, transcendent God and the idea of salvation through hidden knowledge. Jonas traces the roots of Gnosticism in early philosophical and religious thought, examining its mystical and dualistic worldview.