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'''Aeon''', also spelt as '''eon''', is a [[Latin]] transliteration from the [[Greek]] αἰών (''ho aion''). It originally means "life" and/or "being", and it is in this latter sense that the word is applied in [[Gnosticism]]. Alternatively, it is used to mean a finite period of time or "age", similar to the [[Sanskrit]] word ''[[Kalpa]]''. Sometimes, especially in [[Christianity]], the word is translated as [[eternity]]. | '''Aeon''', also spelt as '''eon''', is a [[Latin]] transliteration from the [[Greek]] αἰών (''ho aion''). It originally means "life" and/or "being", and it is in this latter sense that the word is applied in [[Gnosticism]]. Alternatively, it is used to mean a finite period of time or "age", similar to the [[Sanskrit]] word ''[[Kalpa]]''. Sometimes, especially in [[Christianity]], the word is translated as [[eternity]]. | ||
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In many [[Gnosticism|Gnostic]] systems, the various angelic beings [[Emanation|emanated]] from [[God]] are called Aeons. These emanations are differently named, classified, and described, in the different Gnostic systems. | In many [[Gnosticism|Gnostic]] systems, the various angelic beings [[Emanation|emanated]] from [[God]] are called Aeons. These emanations are differently named, classified, and described, in the different Gnostic systems. | ||
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* [https://www.theosophy.world/encyclopedia/Aeon Aeon] at Theosophy World | * [https://www.theosophy.world/encyclopedia/Aeon Aeon] at Theosophy World | ||
[[Category:Concepts in The Secret Doctrine]] | [[Category:Concepts in The Secret Doctrine]] | ||
[[Category:Christian concepts]] | [[Category:Christian concepts]] | ||
Latest revision as of 22:00, 26 November 2023
Aeon, also spelt as eon, is a Latin transliteration from the Greek αἰών (ho aion). It originally means "life" and/or "being", and it is in this latter sense that the word is applied in Gnosticism. Alternatively, it is used to mean a finite period of time or "age", similar to the Sanskrit word Kalpa. Sometimes, especially in Christianity, the word is translated as eternity.
Aeons in Gnosticism
In many Gnostic systems, the various angelic beings emanated from God are called Aeons. These emanations are differently named, classified, and described, in the different Gnostic systems.
Additional resources
Articles
- Aeon at Theosophy World