Articles related to "Gnosis"

When manifestation and result are critical, the will can be aided by the use of intense emotion, or Gnosis, to seal one's desire and create result without lust.

Encoded within religious traditions of the past millenia are systems which enable the human species to evolve and mutate our innate capacities.

While sometimes described as New Age, Gnostic and Pagan refer to distinct world views, and describing them can mark the differences between the New Age and the Pagan

Figuring out if the Gospel of Thomas should be included with the Gospels of the Christian Bible.

What is the concept of Sol and Luna in Hermetic Philosophy? Explore the origins of this fascinating belief through illustrated manuscripts and alchemical texts.

"Jacob's Ladder" is a biblical concept, but for Hermetic philosophers it was also symbolic of man's transformation, and his connection to the universe.

Rejecting the spheres of good and evil, Gnostics turned within themselves to experience Christ on a deeper level by emphasizing positive spirituality.

Religious and Mystical Experiences Have Been An Integral Part of Culture and Society for Millenia: what are they and how can we effectively describe them?

Snakes, serpents and dragons were a popular theme in alchemical texts and picture books. What is their importance, and how did this tradition begin?

Chaos magic is hot in today's occult scene, and here's a handy guide on how to integrate it into your spiritual life no matter what your faith or path.

Did the early church suppress alternative forms of Christianity? Were the Gnostic Gospels part of early Christianity? What do the Gnostic Gospels reveal about Jesus?

The Gnostic Gospels of the Nag Hammadi contained in 13 codices and 52 treatises are fascinating for academic historians and religious theologians alike.

Founded by the third-century Persian Prophet Mani, this Gnostic sect was once a contender among the great religions of the Old World.

The Nag Hammad find was the first verification of what early Christian scholars already knew about, but had no proof. After this find they did.

Gnostic beliefs find a place in several religious schools of thought all over the world. Followers of Gnosticism believed in the redeeming power of divine wisdom.

It was Rudolf Steiner's opinion that the task of contemporary men and women is to discover the 'Christ - impulse' in themselves. But what did he mean precisely?

Author Jay Kinney explains the history behind Freemasonry, attempting to debunk the conspiracy theories and reveal the truth behind the sometimes mysterious organization.

The abuse of eschatology invites prophetic interpretations that are often unfounded and contradict both Scripture and Church History in regard to Christ's second coming.

A brief history of what Christianity looked like during its most formative years.

Examining what the myth of the first woman in Creation can teach us about attitudes toward women at the time and how it may demonstrate that feminism has biblical roots.

The Coptic Museum is one of Cairo's less-known tourist sites, but its displays give a fascinating insight into an ancient people still surviving in Egypt today.

Two thousand years have done nothing to quench the curiosity over Mary of Magdalen. What follows is a overview of the most controversial woman in the New Testament.

Contemporary interpretation of Gnosticism places this alternative spirituality within a political and extraterrestrial arena.

Islamic mysticism has a rich Sufi tradition made famous by Rumi and the legendary whirling dervishes. How does this relate to traditional Islam?

The Gnostic religion and gospels have recently enjoyed a resurgence of interest. Learn what the Gnostic beliefs can teach us today.

Mystical experiences are a birth-right but veiled whithin culture, even though proven to improve quality of life. Let's move towards a better understanding of them!