The Nag Hammadi Library

The Nag Hammadi Library is a collection of ancient texts discovered in 1945 near Nag Hammadi, Egypt. Comprising over 50 manuscripts, these writings include early Christian and Gnostic scriptures that offer insights into diverse religious beliefs and philosophies from the 2nd to 4th centuries. The texts include gospels, teachings, and philosophical works, many of which differ from mainstream Christian canon. Their discovery has deepened understanding of early Christian diversity and spirituality, providing valuable historical, theological, and cultural perspectives on early religious thought.