About the author
Jean-Yves Leloup is a French theologian, writer, translator of Greek and Coptic language texts, born in 1950 in Angers. He is the author of over ninety books in French, some translated into other languages, including English, German, Spanish and Portuguese.The primary subject of his writings is Christian spirituality. He has translated and commented on the apocryphal gospels from the Nag Hammadi library according to Thomas, Philip and Mary (Mary Magdalene), as well as the Gospel according to John and the Apocalypse. He also explores the meditative and monastic traditions of the Orthodox Church (Hesychasm) and the teachings of the Fathers of the Church, especially the Desert Fathers, in particular Evagrius Ponticus. He investigates the role of the Feminine in the history of Christianity and considers the dialogue with other spiritual traditions. == Biography == Jean-Yves Leloup was born in 1950 in Angers. Theologian, novelist and essayist, initiated into Buddhism, trained at Mount Athos, became a Dominican priest, then became Orthodox.
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💬 What our editors say about Jean-Yves LeLoup's books
“Jean-Yves Leloup delivers a groundbreaking translation that challenges long-held narratives about Mary Magdalene. While the line-by-line commentary is meticulous and the restoration of the divine feminine is compelling, this book…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on The Gospel of Mary Magdalene
“This volume offers a compelling entry point into Gnostic thought through Jean-Yves Leloup’s insightful translation and analysis. It successfully illuminates the radical nature of the Gospel of Thomas for modern seekers interested…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on The Gospel of Thomas: The Gnostic Wisdom of Jesus
“Jean-Yves LeLoup provides a compelling analysis that radically redefines the divine trinity through a powerful feminine presence. While intellectually stimulating for those open to Gnostic perspectives, it may not suit readers…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on The Gospel of Philip: Jesus, Mary Magdalene, and the Gnosis of Sacred Union
📋 Editions by Jean-Yves LeLoup in the catalog
| Edition | Year | Publisher | Pages | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Gospel of Mary Magdalene | — | Inner Traditions Internati | 208 | 9780892819119 |
| The Gospel of Thomas: The Gnostic Wisdom of Jesus | 2005 | Inner Traditions Internati | 228 | 9781594770463 |
| The Gospel of Philip: Jesus, Mary Magdalene, and the Gnosis of S | 2004 | Inner Traditions Internati | 192 | 9781594770227 |
| Judas and Jesus: Two Faces of a Single Revelation | 2007 | Inner Traditions Internati | 192 | 9781594771668 |
| Compassion and Meditation: The Spiritual Dynamic Between Buddhis | 2009 | Inner Traditions Internati | 176 | 9781594772771 |
| The Sacred Embrace of Jesus and Mary: The Sexual Mystery at the | 2006 | Inner Traditions Internati | 160 | 9781594771019 |
