Gnostic Gospels
Gnostic - this is the adjective form of gnosis, which means knowledge - in particular those related to spiritual mysteries.
| Period buried |
the
4th century |
| Year
discovered |
1954 |
| Place discovered | Nag Hammadi, Egypt |
| Number of books | 13 |
| Number of
writings in the books |
52 |
| Interesting notes | the texts present a very different view of Mary Magdalene's relationship with Jesus Christ; one of which she was an apostle |
