Articles related to "Gnosticism"
Gnosticism and Its Affect on Christianity
Rejecting the spheres of good and evil, Gnostics turned within themselves to experience Christ on a deeper level by emphasizing positive spirituality.
gnosticism and christianity • gnostic beliefs • persecution of gnostics • gnosticism and dualism • gnosticism and the catholic church
Rejecting the spheres of good and evil, Gnostics turned within themselves to experience Christ on a deeper level by emphasizing positive spirituality.
gnosticism and christianity • gnostic beliefs • persecution of gnostics • gnosticism and dualism • gnosticism and the catholic church
What is Gnosticism?
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.
what is gnosticism • what do gnostics believe in • duality in gnosticism • significance of the nag hammadi texts on gnosticis • jesus and nag hammadi
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.
what is gnosticism • what do gnostics believe in • duality in gnosticism • significance of the nag hammadi texts on gnosticis • jesus and nag hammadi
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
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
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
What Was Gnosticism?
St. Ignatius utilized the word heresy as term of serious reproach.
gnosticism • gnostics • valentinus • heresy • heresies
St. Ignatius utilized the word heresy as term of serious reproach.
gnosticism • gnostics • valentinus • heresy • heresies
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
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
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
Was Jesus Married?
A look into the possibility of Jesus being married through facts and historical reference.
married jesus • jesus • rabbi • ten commandments • catholicism
A look into the possibility of Jesus being married through facts and historical reference.
married jesus • jesus • rabbi • ten commandments • catholicism
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
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
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
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
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
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
Pre Nicean Christianity and the Gnostic Gospels
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?
forms of christianity • pre nicean christianity • early christianity • what do the gnostic gospels reveal about jesus • corruption of the early church
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?
forms of christianity • pre nicean christianity • early christianity • what do the gnostic gospels reveal about jesus • corruption of the early church
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
Bogomil Sect - Bulgaria and Bosnia
The Bogomils were a religious sect in both Bulgaria and Bosnia during the Middle Ages. The Bogomils had a widespread peasant following.
bogomils • bulgaria • bosnia • orthodox • dualism
The Bogomils were a religious sect in both Bulgaria and Bosnia during the Middle Ages. The Bogomils had a widespread peasant following.
bogomils • bulgaria • bosnia • orthodox • dualism
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
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
Mother God Azna
According to world renowned psychic Sylvia Browne, the Mother God, Azna, has always existed.
azna • mother god • who is azna • how to meditate to see god • sylvia browne's mother god
According to world renowned psychic Sylvia Browne, the Mother God, Azna, has always existed.
azna • mother god • who is azna • how to meditate to see god • sylvia browne's mother god
Vallyon's Heavens and Hells of the Mind a Winner
Imre Vallyon's indepth and transformative book series on human spiritual evolution takes 1st prize at Ashton Wylie Charitable Trust Awards in New Zealand.
imre vallyon • heavens and hells of the mind • human spirituality and consciousness • ashton wylie charitable trust book award • books on esoteric knowledge
Imre Vallyon's indepth and transformative book series on human spiritual evolution takes 1st prize at Ashton Wylie Charitable Trust Awards in New Zealand.
imre vallyon • heavens and hells of the mind • human spirituality and consciousness • ashton wylie charitable trust book award • books on esoteric knowledge
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
Anorexia and Religion, Part II
From the beginning of recorded history, anorexia has waxed and waned with historical and religious trends.
anorexia • religion • middle ages • renaissance • reformation
From the beginning of recorded history, anorexia has waxed and waned with historical and religious trends.
anorexia • religion • middle ages • renaissance • reformation
Is 2012 the End of the World?
As 2012 approaches, many people are wondering if the world is coming to an end.
doomsday 2012 • end of the world predictions • previous end of the world predictions • sylvia browne 2012 predictions • precautions to take in 2012
As 2012 approaches, many people are wondering if the world is coming to an end.
doomsday 2012 • end of the world predictions • previous end of the world predictions • sylvia browne 2012 predictions • precautions to take in 2012
What Constitues New Age?
New Age beliefs represent a blend of ancient spiritual principles of Hinduism, Shamanism etc and the validation offered by quantum physics in a comprehensible format.
what is new age • new age beliefs • hinduism • buddhism • wicca
New Age beliefs represent a blend of ancient spiritual principles of Hinduism, Shamanism etc and the validation offered by quantum physics in a comprehensible format.
what is new age • new age beliefs • hinduism • buddhism • wicca
The Jung and the Restless
Accused of lapsing into mysticism and the occult, in retrospect Jung's theories are far more grounded in reality than Freud's.
jung • psychology • psychiatry • archetypes • mental health
Accused of lapsing into mysticism and the occult, in retrospect Jung's theories are far more grounded in reality than Freud's.
jung • psychology • psychiatry • archetypes • mental health
The Meaning of the Pentacle
A short discussion on the origins of the Pentacle to dispel some common beliefs.
pentacle • wicca • symbols • satanism • black magic
A short discussion on the origins of the Pentacle to dispel some common beliefs.
pentacle • wicca • symbols • satanism • black magic
What is The Kybalion?
An overview of the fundamental principles of the wisdom of Hermes Trismegistus.
kybalion • hermes trismigestus • gnostic wisdom • three initiates • kybalion three initiates
An overview of the fundamental principles of the wisdom of Hermes Trismegistus.
kybalion • hermes trismigestus • gnostic wisdom • three initiates • kybalion three initiates
Basic Doctrine
The basic doctrine or the foundation although very complex can be rendered for a layman to understand and this i why i have tried to write in simple words in this article
sufism • islam • tasawwuf • mysticism
The basic doctrine or the foundation although very complex can be rendered for a layman to understand and this i why i have tried to write in simple words in this article
sufism • islam • tasawwuf • mysticism
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
Heavens and Hells of the Mind: Overview & Review
It was a feat over 20 years in the making. Now "Heavens and Hells" has been nominated for the prestigious 2008 Ashton Wylie Charitable Trust Book Award in New Zealand.
esoteric books • spirituality • metaphysics • imre vallyon • enlightenment
It was a feat over 20 years in the making. Now "Heavens and Hells" has been nominated for the prestigious 2008 Ashton Wylie Charitable Trust Book Award in New Zealand.
esoteric books • spirituality • metaphysics • imre vallyon • enlightenment
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
The Fourth General Council of the Lateran
There is little order in the timing of the General Councils of the church.
general councils of the catholic church • general council of nicaea • general council of constantinople • general council of ephesus • general council of chalcedon
There is little order in the timing of the General Councils of the church.
general councils of the catholic church • general council of nicaea • general council of constantinople • general council of ephesus • general council of chalcedon
Who Were the Free Spirits?
St. Peter spoke of false prophets and teachers who would bring in heresies of perdition.
free spirit • beghards • beguines • pantheism • neoplatonism
St. Peter spoke of false prophets and teachers who would bring in heresies of perdition.
free spirit • beghards • beguines • pantheism • neoplatonism
Who Were the Gugliemites?
Tertullian gave the name of heretic to those who of their own choose false doctrines.
gugliemites • gugliema • heresy • heresies • heretics
Tertullian gave the name of heretic to those who of their own choose false doctrines.
gugliemites • gugliema • heresy • heresies • heretics
Dating the Gospel of Thomas
In 1945, an archaeological excavation uncovered a document containing sayings attributed to Jesus -- the so-called "Gospel of Thomas." Who wrote it and when?
gospel of thomas • lost gospel of thomas • when was the gospel of thomas written • when was thomas written • dating the gospel of thomas
In 1945, an archaeological excavation uncovered a document containing sayings attributed to Jesus -- the so-called "Gospel of Thomas." Who wrote it and when?
gospel of thomas • lost gospel of thomas • when was the gospel of thomas written • when was thomas written • dating the gospel of thomas
The Domestic Roots of Ancient Alchemy
Alchemy, an ancient science whose practitioners extended from the Far East, the Near East and Europe, likely had its beginnings in the domestic world of women.
maria prophetissa • mary the jewess • alchemy • gold • transmutation
Alchemy, an ancient science whose practitioners extended from the Far East, the Near East and Europe, likely had its beginnings in the domestic world of women.
maria prophetissa • mary the jewess • alchemy • gold • transmutation
What is Chaos Magic?
Borrowing from other religions and beliefs freely, making up new practices, and incorporating psychology theories are all trademarks of modern Chaos Magick.
chaos magic • magic chaos • chaos magick • pagan beliefs • chaos magic rituals
Borrowing from other religions and beliefs freely, making up new practices, and incorporating psychology theories are all trademarks of modern Chaos Magick.
chaos magic • magic chaos • chaos magick • pagan beliefs • chaos magic rituals
Let us Orpheus Theosophical
Getting theosophical about Orpheus and Eurydice in connection to the WInter Solstice and resurrection myths. The Theosophists, notoblay Madame Blavatsky, points out that the Church borrowed from the pagans and Eleusian Mysteries and perhaps Christianity is Mithraism in a different change of clothes.
blatavsky • theosophists • masons • masonry • orpheus
Getting theosophical about Orpheus and Eurydice in connection to the WInter Solstice and resurrection myths. The Theosophists, notoblay Madame Blavatsky, points out that the Church borrowed from the pagans and Eleusian Mysteries and perhaps Christianity is Mithraism in a different change of clothes.
blatavsky • theosophists • masons • masonry • orpheus
The agnostic fallacy
Agnosticism pretends to be a reasonable alternative, but it is a fallacious position.
agnostic • agnosticism • knowledge • post-modernist-post-modernism • atheism
Agnosticism pretends to be a reasonable alternative, but it is a fallacious position.
agnostic • agnosticism • knowledge • post-modernist-post-modernism • atheism
Augsburg Confession, Article One: Of God
On the fourth day of Christmas the Lutheranism editor continues with his study of the Augsburg Confession. This week's study, on the article concerning the essence of God, the Lutherans at Augsburg assert the orthodox teaching of Jesus as true God, denouncing the heretical sects who denied the deity of Christ.
god • augsburg • essence • deity • equality
On the fourth day of Christmas the Lutheranism editor continues with his study of the Augsburg Confession. This week's study, on the article concerning the essence of God, the Lutherans at Augsburg assert the orthodox teaching of Jesus as true God, denouncing the heretical sects who denied the deity of Christ.
god • augsburg • essence • deity • equality
Discordianism and Thelema
Are Discodianism and Thelema representative of emerging consensus belief in the 21st Century?
thelema • discordianism • sociological perspectives on thelema • sociological perspectives on discordianism • thelemic practice
Are Discodianism and Thelema representative of emerging consensus belief in the 21st Century?
thelema • discordianism • sociological perspectives on thelema • sociological perspectives on discordianism • thelemic practice
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