audio Religions_of_the_Ancient_Mediterranean Here I finish the discussion of the Gospel of Philip by focusing on the way in which notions of salvation were enacted in the practices of the followers of Jesus who used this writing. In particular, rituals such as the "bridal chamber" illustrate the connections between sex (as a metaphor) and salvation in the mindset of this author. This is part of series 3 ("Diversity in Early Christianity: 'Heresies' and Struggles") of the Religions of the Ancient Mediterranean podcast. early christianity; gospel of philip; nag hammadi; gnosticism; bridal chamber Philip A. Harland http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.5/ca/ Podcast3.15TheGospelOfPhilipPart2-RitualEnactmentsOfSalvation pharland@yorku.ca 2008-05-16 15:19:36 2008-05-16 15:27:05