Gnosticism - Wikipedia Gnosticism (from Ancient Greek γνωστικός (gnōstikós) 'having knowledge'; Koine Greek: [ɣnostiˈkos]) is a collection of religious and philosophical ideas and systems that coalesced in the late first century AD among sects of early Christianity and other faiths [1]
Gnosticism Definition and Beliefs Explained - Learn Religions Gnosticism was a second-century religious movement claiming that salvation could be gained through a special form of secret knowledge Adherents believed that the material world was created by a lesser divinity, and only through this esoteric wisdom could one transcend this flawed reality
Gnosticism - Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy Gnosticism (after gnôsis, the Greek word for “knowledge” or “insight”) is the name given to a loosely organized religious and philosophical movement that flourished in the first and second centuries CE
Gnosticism - World History Encyclopedia Gnosticism is the belief that human beings contain a piece of God (the highest good or a divine spark) within themselves, which has fallen from the immaterial world into the bodies of humans
Welcome - Gnosticism Explained Gnosticism is a type of early Christianity that taught that the material world was created by an evil being, and that Christ came to earth to liberate people from this evil world through the spiritual experience called “gnosis” – the root of the word “Gnostic ”
The Gnostic World View: A Brief Summary of Gnosticism Gnosticism embraces numerous general attitudes toward life: it encourages non-attachment and non-conformity to the world, a “being in the world, but not of the world”; a lack of egotism; and a respect for the freedom and dignity of other beings
GNOSTICISM Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster The meaning of GNOSTICISM is the thought and practice especially of various cults of late pre-Christian and early Christian centuries distinguished by the conviction that matter is evil and that emancipation comes through gnosis
What Is Gnosticism: Its Origins, Beliefs, and Influence Gnosticism is an ancient belief system centered on spiritual knowledge, or “gnosis ” Rooted in a mix of early Christian, Jewish, and pagan ideas, Gnosticism offers a unique perspective on the soul’s journey and the universe Followers of Gnosticism emphasize direct, personal experience over dogma
The Gnosis Archive: Resources on Gnosticism and Gnostic Tradition A vast collection of materials and audio lectures dealing with Gnosis and Gnosticism, both ancient and modern The site includes the Gnostic Society Library with the complete Nag Hammadi Library, and a large collection of other primary Gnostic scriptures and documents