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: Exploration of the inner teachings of Christianity and Gnosticism, including themes from the Hymn of the Pearl . Availability and Editions
The complete title of this work is , authored by David Fideler and published in 1993. Book Overview Jesus Christ, Sun of God: Ancient Cosmology and...
: Available as a trade paperback or eBook at Barnes & Noble ($18.95), Books A Million ($18.95), and ThriftBooks (~$15.66). : Exploration of the inner teachings of Christianity
: Borrowable copies may be found on Open Library or the Internet Archive . : Borrowable copies may be found on Open
: Documentation of how pagan, scientific, and Orphic sources influenced early Christian theology.
This scholarly work explores the intersection of early Christian thought and ancient Hellenistic philosophy. Fideler argues that Christian symbolism was not developed in isolation but was deeply rooted in the "Solar Logos"—a cosmological doctrine where Christ is depicted as the "Spiritual Sun," the source of order, harmony, and spiritual insight. Key themes and subjects covered include: