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Wrestling with Archons

- Gnosticism as a Critical Theory of Culture

About Wrestling with Archons

This book demonstrates that ancient Christian Gnosticism was an ancient form of cultural criticism in a mythological garb. It establishes that, much like modern forms of critical theory, including the Frankfurt School and queer theory, ancient Gnosticism was set on deconstructing mainstream discourses and cultural premises.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9781498566285
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 210
  • Published:
  • November 14, 2018
  • Dimensions:
  • 161x237x18 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 468 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: October 12, 2025

Description of Wrestling with Archons

This book demonstrates that ancient Christian Gnosticism was an ancient form of cultural criticism in a mythological garb. It establishes that, much like modern forms of critical theory, including the Frankfurt School and queer theory, ancient Gnosticism was set on deconstructing mainstream discourses and cultural premises.

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