Articles related to "Gnostic"
Why is Gnosticism Important Today?
The Gnostic religion and gospels have recently enjoyed a resurgence of interest. Learn what the Gnostic beliefs can teach us today.
gnosticism • gnostic religion • gnostic gospel • da vinci code • gnostic beliefs
The Gnostic religion and gospels have recently enjoyed a resurgence of interest. Learn what the Gnostic beliefs can teach us today.
gnosticism • gnostic religion • gnostic gospel • da vinci code • gnostic beliefs
Gnostic and Pagan Worldviews
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
new age • gnostic • pagan • neo-gnostic • neo-pagan
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
new age • gnostic • pagan • neo-gnostic • neo-pagan
Who are the Gnostics?
Contemporary interpretation of Gnosticism places this alternative spirituality within a political and extraterrestrial arena.
gnostics • alternative spirituality • exopolitics • gnosticism • archons
Contemporary interpretation of Gnosticism places this alternative spirituality within a political and extraterrestrial arena.
gnostics • alternative spirituality • exopolitics • gnosticism • archons
The Gospel of Judas
By studying the Gospel of Judas, we can see both the important teachings of the Gnostic Religion and the Christian Religion the wisdom of each and why they split
gospel of judas • judas • gnosticism versus christianity • gnosticism • christianity
By studying the Gospel of Judas, we can see both the important teachings of the Gnostic Religion and the Christian Religion the wisdom of each and why they split
gospel of judas • judas • gnosticism versus christianity • gnosticism • christianity
Women in Cathar and Gnostic Communities and Some Conclusions
This is a discussion of the role of women in Cathar and Gnostic communities, as well as the appeal of Catharism and Gnosticism to women. This is the final article in the series on Catharism.
cathar • cathari • heresy • gnosticism • albigensian
This is a discussion of the role of women in Cathar and Gnostic communities, as well as the appeal of Catharism and Gnosticism to women. This is the final article in the series on Catharism.
cathar • cathari • heresy • gnosticism • albigensian
Gnostic Gospels of the Nag Hammadi Scrolls
The Gnostic Gospels of the Nag Hammadi contained in 13 codices and 52 treatises are fascinating for academic historians and religious theologians alike.
nag hammadi library • 13 codices of gnostic gospels • dan brown nag hammadi • the da vinci code • coptic language
The Gnostic Gospels of the Nag Hammadi contained in 13 codices and 52 treatises are fascinating for academic historians and religious theologians alike.
nag hammadi library • 13 codices of gnostic gospels • dan brown nag hammadi • the da vinci code • coptic language
The Bible and the Gnostic Gospels
The Gnostics claimed to have more secretive and deeper knowledge than those reading the traditional canon of Scripture.
bible gnostic gospels • canon scripture nicea • gnostics secretive deeper knowledge • traditional canon scripture • agnostic know certain
The Gnostics claimed to have more secretive and deeper knowledge than those reading the traditional canon of Scripture.
bible gnostic gospels • canon scripture nicea • gnostics secretive deeper knowledge • traditional canon scripture • agnostic know certain
The Epistles of John and Gnostic Sects
While John wrote his works, the Gnostic sects comprised several branches each proclaiming opposing views.
epistles john gnostic sects • truth heresy deity • gnostic divisions heretical • hyper static union • perfect god man
While John wrote his works, the Gnostic sects comprised several branches each proclaiming opposing views.
epistles john gnostic sects • truth heresy deity • gnostic divisions heretical • hyper static union • perfect god man
Cathar Connections to Gnosticism Continued
This is an introduction to the behaviors common to Catharism and Gnosticism.
cathar • catharism • albigensian • gnostic • valentine
This is an introduction to the behaviors common to Catharism and Gnosticism.
cathar • catharism • albigensian • gnostic • valentine
Cathar Connections to Gnosticism Part 3
This is a short introduction to the material available and sources for the study of Catharism in the Middle Ages. Citations are available upon request.
cathar • catharism • heresy • gnostic • gnosticism
This is a short introduction to the material available and sources for the study of Catharism in the Middle Ages. Citations are available upon request.
cathar • catharism • heresy • gnostic • gnosticism
Cathar Connections to Gnosticism Part 3
This is a short introduction to the material available and sources for the study of Catharism in the Middle Ages. Citations are available upon request.
cathar • catharism • heresy • gnostic • gnostocism
This is a short introduction to the material available and sources for the study of Catharism in the Middle Ages. Citations are available upon request.
cathar • catharism • heresy • gnostic • gnostocism
Cathar Connections to Gnosticism Part 4
This is a short discussion of the organization of the Cathar church, including their beliefs regarding creation and their preaching activities. Citations are available upon request.
cathar • cathars • catharism • heresy • gnostic
This is a short discussion of the organization of the Cathar church, including their beliefs regarding creation and their preaching activities. Citations are available upon request.
cathar • cathars • catharism • heresy • gnostic
Cathar Connections to Gnosticism, Continued
This is a discussion of ritual parallels between the Cathars and earlier dualistic groups, including the gnostics and bogomils.
cathar • cathari • albigensian • heresy • gnostic
This is a discussion of ritual parallels between the Cathars and earlier dualistic groups, including the gnostics and bogomils.
cathar • cathari • albigensian • heresy • gnostic
Cathar Connections to Gnosticism: Part 2
This article briefly introduces several other possible origins for the Cathar heresy, including the Paulicians and Bogomils. Citations are available upon request.
cathar • cathari • heresy • gnostic • nag hammadi
This article briefly introduces several other possible origins for the Cathar heresy, including the Paulicians and Bogomils. Citations are available upon request.
cathar • cathari • heresy • gnostic • nag hammadi
Cathar Connections to Gnosticism: Part: 1
This is a brief introduction to the Cathar heresy and its possible origins in the Gnosticism of the Early Christian Era. Citations are available upon request.
cathar • heresy • heretic • gnostic • gnosticism
This is a brief introduction to the Cathar heresy and its possible origins in the Gnosticism of the Early Christian Era. Citations are available upon request.
cathar • heresy • heretic • gnostic • gnosticism
Manichaeism
Founded by the third-century Persian Prophet Mani, this Gnostic sect was once a contender among the great religions of the Old World.
manichaeism • mani • manichean • manes • gnostic
Founded by the third-century Persian Prophet Mani, this Gnostic sect was once a contender among the great religions of the Old World.
manichaeism • mani • manichean • manes • gnostic
New Age Definitions
Defining the New Age, its roots and usage as a cultural term, and the practices and beliefs it attempts to describe.
new-age • definition • neo-gnostic • neo-pagan • contemporary spirituality
Defining the New Age, its roots and usage as a cultural term, and the practices and beliefs it attempts to describe.
new-age • definition • neo-gnostic • neo-pagan • contemporary spirituality
Sometimes Stars Leave Behind Great Mysteries
December brings to mind not only snow, but celebrations, mistletoe, lights, gifts, and a host of memories wrapped around the experiences associated with Christmas. Many often forget the spirit of these celebrations. Jesus Christ not only made his mark on the history of human civilization, he also left behind an influential religion of the mind, containing mysteries hidden inside the depths of Christianity whose answers still await discovery. Maybe, a more real Jesus will give us a better appreciation of his miraculous birth. Scholars are still discovering answers that only hint at the answers waiting in the ruins of ancient Rome.
jesus christ • december • gnosticism • gospel of saint mary • nicea 325
December brings to mind not only snow, but celebrations, mistletoe, lights, gifts, and a host of memories wrapped around the experiences associated with Christmas. Many often forget the spirit of these celebrations. Jesus Christ not only made his mark on the history of human civilization, he also left behind an influential religion of the mind, containing mysteries hidden inside the depths of Christianity whose answers still await discovery. Maybe, a more real Jesus will give us a better appreciation of his miraculous birth. Scholars are still discovering answers that only hint at the answers waiting in the ruins of ancient Rome.
jesus christ • december • gnosticism • gospel of saint mary • nicea 325
The Beginnings of Christianity
A brief history of what Christianity looked like during its most formative years.
beginnings of christianity • catholicism • denominations • catholic vs gnostic • council of nicea
A brief history of what Christianity looked like during its most formative years.
beginnings of christianity • catholicism • denominations • catholic vs gnostic • council of nicea
Passion of the Christian: Literal Thinking and Violence Portrayed
A commentary on the new Mel Gibson film, The Passion of the Christ.
passion • literal thinking • religious violence • christ • passion of the christ
A commentary on the new Mel Gibson film, The Passion of the Christ.
passion • literal thinking • religious violence • christ • passion of the christ
Perusing the mysticism of Uncle Walt
Reading, one of the simple joys of summer, has returned me to the mystical fount of knowledge from the heart of Walt Whitman.
walt whitman • mystical • mysticism • andrew harvey • consciousness
Reading, one of the simple joys of summer, has returned me to the mystical fount of knowledge from the heart of Walt Whitman.
walt whitman • mystical • mysticism • andrew harvey • consciousness
What Is Reality?
In a world of popular "reality" TV shows, we question what the word reality means.
jung • plato • reality • shadow • individuation
In a world of popular "reality" TV shows, we question what the word reality means.
jung • plato • reality • shadow • individuation
Eden Inverted
His Dark Materials has been widely analyzed using countless schools of thought as its Rosetta Stone. The philosophy that best describes the tale, however, is Gnosticism.
gnosticism • his dark materials • philip pullman • lyra • lyra bellaqua
His Dark Materials has been widely analyzed using countless schools of thought as its Rosetta Stone. The philosophy that best describes the tale, however, is Gnosticism.
gnosticism • his dark materials • philip pullman • lyra • lyra bellaqua
His Dark Materials, Blake, and Gnosticism
The worlds created by Philip Pullman owe a great debt of inspiration to the works of William Blake; specifically, his alliance to The Gnostic Myth.
william blake • philip pullman • his dark materials • golden compass • subtle knife
The worlds created by Philip Pullman owe a great debt of inspiration to the works of William Blake; specifically, his alliance to The Gnostic Myth.
william blake • philip pullman • his dark materials • golden compass • subtle knife
Gnosticism in His Dark Materials
The books of His Dark Materials have elicited much critical and academic analysis; one school of thought is conspicuously missing, however: Gnosticism.
his dark materials • philip pullman • gnostic • gnosticism • the authority
The books of His Dark Materials have elicited much critical and academic analysis; one school of thought is conspicuously missing, however: Gnosticism.
his dark materials • philip pullman • gnostic • gnosticism • the authority
Pythagoras and Reincarnation
Besides inventing and/or populariazing the Pythagorean Theorum, Pythagoras was also known as a great spiritual leader of his day
pythagoras • reincarnation • mathematician • pythagorean theorum • spiritual leader
Besides inventing and/or populariazing the Pythagorean Theorum, Pythagoras was also known as a great spiritual leader of his day
pythagoras • reincarnation • mathematician • pythagorean theorum • spiritual leader
The Mystical Experience
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!
mystical experience • the sacred • religious experience and the new age • new-age • gnostic experiences
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!
mystical experience • the sacred • religious experience and the new age • new-age • gnostic experiences
In Search of Enlightenment
How do myth, religion, alchemy, and gnosis all help us understand the individuation process?
myth • religion • alchemy • gnosis • jung
How do myth, religion, alchemy, and gnosis all help us understand the individuation process?
myth • religion • alchemy • gnosis • jung
Jodi Picoult's Change of Heart
A Book Review of "Change of Heart" by Jodi Picoult. The author takes on Christianity, Catholicism, Judaism, Gnosticism, and redemption through a character on death row.
jodi picoult • change of heart • change of heart review • book review • green mile
A Book Review of "Change of Heart" by Jodi Picoult. The author takes on Christianity, Catholicism, Judaism, Gnosticism, and redemption through a character on death row.
jodi picoult • change of heart • change of heart review • book review • green mile
The Temple of Artemis
The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus was built by the Achmaenid Dynasty in the Persian Empire to honour the goddess Artemis.
the temple of artemis at ephesus • fourth wonder of the world • statue of zeus at olympia • olympian zeus • hanging gardens of babylon
The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus was built by the Achmaenid Dynasty in the Persian Empire to honour the goddess Artemis.
the temple of artemis at ephesus • fourth wonder of the world • statue of zeus at olympia • olympian zeus • hanging gardens of babylon
Androgyny in Alchemy and Mysticism
What is the concept of Sol and Luna in Hermetic Philosophy? Explore the origins of this fascinating belief through illustrated manuscripts and alchemical texts.
alchemy • mysticism • hermetic philosophy • sol • luna
What is the concept of Sol and Luna in Hermetic Philosophy? Explore the origins of this fascinating belief through illustrated manuscripts and alchemical texts.
alchemy • mysticism • hermetic philosophy • sol • luna
Concept of Jacob’s Ladder
"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.
ladder • jacob’s ladder • alchemy • mysticism • hermetic philosophy
"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.
ladder • jacob’s ladder • alchemy • mysticism • hermetic philosophy
Serpents in Hermetic Philosophy
Snakes, serpents and dragons were a popular theme in alchemical texts and picture books. What is their importance, and how did this tradition begin?
alchemy • mysticism • hermetic philosophy • serpents • serpent
Snakes, serpents and dragons were a popular theme in alchemical texts and picture books. What is their importance, and how did this tradition begin?
alchemy • mysticism • hermetic philosophy • serpents • serpent
Sound producing muscles
Tiny skeletal muscles help us speak. See how much we owe to a few cartilages and some muscles that make our voice box, the larynx.
voice box • larynx • pharynx • trachea • “adam's apple" thyroid cartilage
Tiny skeletal muscles help us speak. See how much we owe to a few cartilages and some muscles that make our voice box, the larynx.
voice box • larynx • pharynx • trachea • “adam's apple" thyroid cartilage
The Hebrew Name Yahweh and the Messiah
Unless you are familiar with a Hebraic mindset, the term 'I AM' may appear a little confusing. 'I AM' is how God described Himself to Moses and Jesus to His followers.
god moses i am • children of israel i am • hebrew i am • moses pharaoh israel • authorised version yahweh tetragram the lord
Unless you are familiar with a Hebraic mindset, the term 'I AM' may appear a little confusing. 'I AM' is how God described Himself to Moses and Jesus to His followers.
god moses i am • children of israel i am • hebrew i am • moses pharaoh israel • authorised version yahweh tetragram the lord
Dan Brown and Opus Dei
Writer Dan Brown and the Catholic personal prelature Opus Dei first butted heads when Brown's The Da Vinci Code was published in 2003.
opus dei • dan brown • the da vinci code • opus dei priests • opus dei members
Writer Dan Brown and the Catholic personal prelature Opus Dei first butted heads when Brown's The Da Vinci Code was published in 2003.
opus dei • dan brown • the da vinci code • opus dei priests • opus dei members
The Nag Hammadi Find
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.
nag hammadi • egypt • christianity • coptic script • alexanddria
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.
nag hammadi • egypt • christianity • coptic script • alexanddria
St. Ephrem
"O blessed doctor, light of holy Church and lover of God's law, pray to the Son of God for us," Antiphon recited on the Feast Day of a Doctor of the Church.
st. ephrem • second doctor of the catholic church • doctors of the catholic church • doctor angelicus • catholic magisterium
"O blessed doctor, light of holy Church and lover of God's law, pray to the Son of God for us," Antiphon recited on the Feast Day of a Doctor of the Church.
st. ephrem • second doctor of the catholic church • doctors of the catholic church • doctor angelicus • catholic magisterium
What are New Age Perspectives? - resubmit with finishing touches
What are New Age Perspectives? This initial article provides the Contributory Editor's thoughts on what New Age Perspectives are and are not.
new age • new age perspectives • religion • christianity • judism
What are New Age Perspectives? This initial article provides the Contributory Editor's thoughts on what New Age Perspectives are and are not.
new age • new age perspectives • religion • christianity • judism
Dead Sea Scrolls - The Qumran Manuscripts
The Dead Sea Scrolls found at the Qumran Caves present a wealth of information and a special insight into the formative years of Christianity and Rabbinic Judaism.
dead sea scrolls christianity • rabbinic judaism scrolls • who were the qumran sect • essenes • sadducees
The Dead Sea Scrolls found at the Qumran Caves present a wealth of information and a special insight into the formative years of Christianity and Rabbinic Judaism.
dead sea scrolls christianity • rabbinic judaism scrolls • who were the qumran sect • essenes • sadducees
Do You Believe In Magic?
This edition of MMOG News brings you updates on the new MTG: Online project, City of Heroes, and more of your online favorites. Additionally, check out the news of two new games in the works!
magic the gathering • everquest • shattered galaxy • city of heroes • frontier
This edition of MMOG News brings you updates on the new MTG: Online project, City of Heroes, and more of your online favorites. Additionally, check out the news of two new games in the works!
magic the gathering • everquest • shattered galaxy • city of heroes • frontier
Lindsay's Arcturus: Classic Sci-Fi
"A Voyage to Arcturus" is an adventure that starts on planet Earth and goes to the planet Tormance, where the hero Maskull encounters various alien intelligences.
david lindsay • a voyage to arcturus • classic sci-fi • asceticism • gnosticism
"A Voyage to Arcturus" is an adventure that starts on planet Earth and goes to the planet Tormance, where the hero Maskull encounters various alien intelligences.
david lindsay • a voyage to arcturus • classic sci-fi • asceticism • gnosticism
Pagan Origins of Spring Myths
The Easter Bunny handing out eggs has its roots in pagan mythology. The calendar, the rabbit, and the eggs are all tied to Celtic mythology.
easter • easter bunny • origins of easter • eastre goddess • origin easter egg
The Easter Bunny handing out eggs has its roots in pagan mythology. The calendar, the rabbit, and the eggs are all tied to Celtic mythology.
easter • easter bunny • origins of easter • eastre goddess • origin easter egg
The Cathars
A Catholic sect of the Roman Catholic Church which fought hypocracies present in their time, the Cathars were slaughtered and eliminated during the crusades.
cathars • catholic heresies • crusades • albigensian crusade • inquisition
A Catholic sect of the Roman Catholic Church which fought hypocracies present in their time, the Cathars were slaughtered and eliminated during the crusades.
cathars • catholic heresies • crusades • albigensian crusade • inquisition
The Enigma of Mary Magdalene
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.
mary magdalene • the holy grail • gnosticism • davinci code • the gospel of mary
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.
mary magdalene • the holy grail • gnosticism • davinci code • the gospel of mary
The Gospel of Thomas
Figuring out if the Gospel of Thomas should be included with the Gospels of the Christian Bible.
gospel of thomas • viable scripture • heretic writing • midern credibility • teachings of jesus
Figuring out if the Gospel of Thomas should be included with the Gospels of the Christian Bible.
gospel of thomas • viable scripture • heretic writing • midern credibility • teachings of jesus
What is Antinomianism?
The word heresy has been utilized to indicate sectarianism in the Acts of the Apostles.
antinomianism • heresy • heresies • heretics • heretical beliefs
The word heresy has been utilized to indicate sectarianism in the Acts of the Apostles.
antinomianism • heresy • heresies • heretics • heretical beliefs
Book Review - The Testament
Braverman "Bravo" Shaw always knew that his father had secrets, but it is not until Dexter Shaw's death that his son learns of their magnitude.
eric van lustbader novels • books like the da vinci code • religious thrillers • 2006 book reviews • reviews of thrillers
Braverman "Bravo" Shaw always knew that his father had secrets, but it is not until Dexter Shaw's death that his son learns of their magnitude.
eric van lustbader novels • books like the da vinci code • religious thrillers • 2006 book reviews • reviews of thrillers
Hieros Gamos
Hierogamy as a ritual has ancient roots in the spiritual traditions, most notable are the symbolic representations of it within Christianity. What is it?
hieros gamos • holy marriage • hierogamy • womb of mary • sacred marriage
Hierogamy as a ritual has ancient roots in the spiritual traditions, most notable are the symbolic representations of it within Christianity. What is it?
hieros gamos • holy marriage • hierogamy • womb of mary • sacred marriage
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