Articles related to "Gnosticism"



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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Cathar Connections to Gnosticism Continued
This is an introduction to the behaviors common to Catharism and Gnosticism.
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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.
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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.
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Cathar Connections to Gnosticism, Continued
This is a discussion of ritual parallels between the Cathars and earlier dualistic groups, including the gnostics and bogomils.
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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.
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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.
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Was Jesus Married?
A look into the possibility of Jesus being married through facts and historical reference.
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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
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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.
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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.
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Manichaeism
Founded by the third-century Persian Prophet Mani, this Gnostic sect was once a contender among the great religions of the Old World.
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The Gospel of Thomas
Figuring out if the Gospel of Thomas should be included with the Gospels of the Christian Bible.
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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.
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