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'''Gnosticism''' (from the Greek ''gnōsis'' | '''Gnosticism''' (from the Greek ''gnōsis'' [γνῶσις], "knowledge") is the religious philosophy and practice of various movements of late pre-Christian and early Christian centuries. Although some scholars have claimed that gnosticism pre-dated Christianity, it is usually defined in a [[Christianity|Christian]] context. It is generally accepted that gnosticism developed into a coherent movement only in the second century CE. | ||
Most gnostic movements saw the material world as created through an intermediary being (the demiurge) rather than directly by God. This demiurge was generally seen as imperfect, and sometimes even as evil. A common characteristic of these groups was the teaching that the realisation of Gnosis (esoteric or intuitive knowledge) is the way to salvation of the soul from the material world. | Most gnostic movements saw the material world as created through an intermediary being (the demiurge) rather than directly by God. This demiurge was generally seen as imperfect, and sometimes even as evil. A common characteristic of these groups was the teaching that the realisation of Gnosis (esoteric or intuitive knowledge) is the way to salvation of the soul from the material world. | ||
== | == Additional resources== | ||
=== Articles === | |||
*[ | === Books === | ||
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*[ | * Pagels, Elaine. ''The Gnostic Gospel''. | ||
=== Articles === | |||
* [https://www.theosophy.world/encyclopedia/gnosis Gnosis] in Theosophy World | |||
* [https://www.theosophy.world/encyclopedia/abraxas Abraxas] in Theosophy World | |||
* [https://www.theosophy.world/encyclopedia/gnosticism Gnosticism] in Theosophy World | |||
* [https://www.theosophy.world/encyclopedia/codex-nazaraeus Codex Nazaraeus] in Theosophy World | |||
* [https://www.theosophy.world/encyclopedia/basilides Basilides] in Theosophy World | |||
*[https://www.theosophical.org/publications/quest-magazine/the-pistis-sophia-an-introduction The Pistis Sophia: An Introduction] by Raul Branco | |||
*[https://www.theosophical.org/publications/quest-magazine/interview-with-tau-malachi Speaking of Sophia & the Magdalene: Interview with Tau Malachi] by John Plummer | |||
*[http://www.wisdomworld.org/setting/thegnostics.html# The Gnostics] at WisdomWorld.org | *[http://www.wisdomworld.org/setting/thegnostics.html# The Gnostics] at WisdomWorld.org | ||
*[http://www.wisdomworld.org/setting/gnostictheosophy.html# Gnostic Theosophy] at WisdomWorld.org | *[http://www.wisdomworld.org/setting/gnostictheosophy.html# Gnostic Theosophy] at WisdomWorld.org | ||
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===Video=== | ===Video=== | ||
*[ | * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCr3jr7xOeI "The Origins of Gnosticism"] by Richard Smoley, presented March 24, 2022 at the Theosophical Society in America. Richard Smoley, author of "Forbidden Faith: The Secret History of Gnosticism," presents a radical new theory. He argues that Gnosticism arose out of the failure of apocalyptic expectations in early Christianity. | ||
*[ | * ''Hermeticism and Gnosticism'' by Stephan Hoeller | ||
*[ | ** Volume 1: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5Svff9PiH0 Part 1] and [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jleRvDBfacc Part 2] | ||
** Volume 2: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2UX9l6c7dI Part 1] and [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ay2gtDHfmH4 Part 2] | |||
** Volume 3: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rrm8Va-NEA Part 1] and [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mf_m232kd28 Part 2] | |||
** Volume 4: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Oz-vSoqyVc Part 1] and [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_tBTdqHme4 Part 2] | |||
* '''''Turning-Points for the West: From Pythagoras and Plato through Gnosticism and Neoplatonism''''' by Stephan Hoeller and Tony Lysy, presented on September 11, 2004 at the Theosophical Society in America. | |||
** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=LsmYIePbGm0 Part 1]. | |||
** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSns4uWpQFU Part 2]. | |||
** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwjO0cQaKS4 Part 3]. | |||
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IR1Wp7t5GUM ''Our Gnostic Legacy: The Western Esoteric Tradition''] by Richard Smoley | |||
[[Category:Religions]] | [[Category:Religions]] | ||
Latest revision as of 05:37, 26 November 2023
Gnosticism (from the Greek gnōsis [γνῶσις], "knowledge") is the religious philosophy and practice of various movements of late pre-Christian and early Christian centuries. Although some scholars have claimed that gnosticism pre-dated Christianity, it is usually defined in a Christian context. It is generally accepted that gnosticism developed into a coherent movement only in the second century CE.
Most gnostic movements saw the material world as created through an intermediary being (the demiurge) rather than directly by God. This demiurge was generally seen as imperfect, and sometimes even as evil. A common characteristic of these groups was the teaching that the realisation of Gnosis (esoteric or intuitive knowledge) is the way to salvation of the soul from the material world.
Additional resources
Books
- Pagels, Elaine. The Gnostic Gospel.
Articles
- Gnosis in Theosophy World
- Abraxas in Theosophy World
- Gnosticism in Theosophy World
- Codex Nazaraeus in Theosophy World
- Basilides in Theosophy World
- The Pistis Sophia: An Introduction by Raul Branco
- Speaking of Sophia & the Magdalene: Interview with Tau Malachi by John Plummer
- The Gnostics at WisdomWorld.org
- Gnostic Theosophy at WisdomWorld.org
Audio
- Cracking the Gnostic Code by John Algeo
- The Dead Sea Scrolls by G. Nevin Drinkwater
- Gnostic Kabbalah by Stephan Hoeller
- Joyful Gnosis: Gnosticism and Blavatskys Wisdom by Stephan Hoeller
- Jung and the Wisdom of the Gnostic Gospels by Stephan Hoeller
- The Gospel of Thomas - Part 1 and Part 2 by Ron Miller
Video
- "The Origins of Gnosticism" by Richard Smoley, presented March 24, 2022 at the Theosophical Society in America. Richard Smoley, author of "Forbidden Faith: The Secret History of Gnosticism," presents a radical new theory. He argues that Gnosticism arose out of the failure of apocalyptic expectations in early Christianity.
- Hermeticism and Gnosticism by Stephan Hoeller
- Turning-Points for the West: From Pythagoras and Plato through Gnosticism and Neoplatonism by Stephan Hoeller and Tony Lysy, presented on September 11, 2004 at the Theosophical Society in America.
- Our Gnostic Legacy: The Western Esoteric Tradition by Richard Smoley