The Gnostic Gospels Collection: Judas, Mary, Philip, Truth & 4 Bonus Gospels

by Noah Press

Gnosticism was a wide-ranging religious movement of the first millennium CE—with earlier antecedents and later flourishings—whose adherents sought salvation through knowledge and personal religious experience.

Gnostic writings offer striking perspectives on both early Christian and non-Christian thought.

This book contains 4 of the main gnostic gospels (Judas, Mary, Philip, Truth), as well as 2 others that are in debate as to whether they're gnostic or not (Thomas, Peter) AND two infancy gospels (Thomas, James). Truly, everything you need to dive into Gnosticism.

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440 pages, Hardcover

Published April 19, 2022

Reviews

[Noam Lev · Rating 5 out of 5]

Perfect book!

[Violet · Rating 4 out of 5]

It’s a little slow in places. The gospels that discuss Jesus as a child and the conception of Mary are the most fascinating.

Interesting stuff. 3.7

[Daniel · Rating 2 out of 5]

Prepubescent Jesus was not to be messed with.

[Munna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Noah Press’s The Gnostic Gospels Collection is a thoughtfully curated anthology that invites readers into the esoteric world of early Christian mysticism. Drawing from a wide range of ancient texts—including the Gospels of Judas, Mary, Philip, and Truth, along with several debated and infancy gospels—the collection offers a compelling alternative to canonical scripture. Rather than presenting a linear narrative, the book functions as a spiritual mosaic, each gospel contributing a distinct voice to the broader Gnostic tradition.

The selections emphasize personal revelation, inner divinity, and the pursuit of hidden knowledge—core tenets of Gnostic belief that challenge institutional authority and conventional dogma. While some passages may feel cryptic or repetitive to modern readers, the overall experience is one of intellectual and spiritual provocation. The inclusion of lesser-known texts adds depth, though the editorial framing remains minimal, leaving interpretation largely in the hands of the reader.

This collection earns a solid 3.5 stars for its historical significance, breadth of content, and the way it opens a window into a suppressed but fascinating strand of early Christian thought. It’s best approached with curiosity and patience—more a journey through spiritual fragments than a polished theological treatise.