Essene Gospel of Peace

Disputed (claimed ancient, likely 20th century) · Gnostic Texts (Nag Hammadi & Related)

About this text

Claimed by Edmond Bordeaux Szekely to be an ancient Essene text found in the Vatican library. Presents Jesus teaching natural living, fasting, and communion with nature. Its authenticity is disputed by scholars.

Significance

Popular in alternative health and spiritual communities. Represents an esoteric reading of early Christianity.

Key excerpts

Excerpts forthcoming. The full text is available in the public-domain library.

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This text is one of 16 in the Gnostic Texts (Nag Hammadi & Related) category, and one of 62 across the entire library.