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62. Gnosticism (Rexroth) Kenneth Rexroth discusses gnosticism. gnosticism as such is only a few years older than Christianity but its origins, or at least the origins of its http://www.bopsecrets.org/rexroth/essays/gnosticism.htm

B U R E A U O F P U B L I C S E C R E T S Gnosticism The uprooting of religion came when men were able to come and go freely through vast empires that stretched from one end of the ancient world to the other. Their deities acquired a theology, a gospel, a general myth and a theoretical justification. Such religions produced a propaganda and missionaries. Eventually there were shrines to Persian and Palestinian and Egyptian saviors on the borders of Scotland; religious sculptors and painters who had learned from Praxiteles and Apelles worked in the Gobi Desert and among the recently civilized Japanese. Of course, magical elements of this sort lie at the very sources of all the religions of the ancient world and reach their greatest development in Babylon and Egypt. Maturing civilization gives the magical formulas of the Book of the Dead a personal and ethical interpretation. But the individual crises of the soul which accompany the dislocations, deracinations, and insecurities of men living in world empires reinstate the securities of the primitive spell, the formula, the coercive rite, the knowledge of presumed absolute fact that ensures salvation. it is in code Gnosticism as such is only a few years older than Christianity but its origins, or at least the origins of its material, are lost in time. Some of this material it shares with Christianity, but Gnosticism is much more conservative, it uses far more of the past. Christianity takes from the past only a central religious drama, Gnosticism retains a whole cosmology and cosmogony.

63. GNOSTICISM AND THE GNOSTIC JESUS (Part One In A Two-Part Series On This is doubly so when gnosticism is brought into a discussion of Jesus of Gnosis regularly runs articles on gnosticism and Gnostic themes such as http://www.equip.org/free/DG040-1.htm

STATEMENT DG-040-1 GNOSTICISM AND THE GNOSTIC JESUS (Part One in a Two-Part Series on Ancient and Modern Gnosticism) by Douglas Groothuis Popular opinion often comes from obscure sources. Many conceptions about Jesus now current and credible in New Age circles are rooted in a movement of spiritual protest which, until recently, was the concern only of the specialized scholar or the occultist. This ancient movement Gnosticism provides much of the form and color for the New Age portrait of Jesus as the illumined Illuminator: one who serves as a cosmic catalyst for others' awakening. Many essentially Gnostic notions received wide attention through the sagacious persona of the recently deceased Joseph Campbell in the television series and best-selling book, The Power of Myth. For example, in discussing the idea that "God was in Christ," Campbell affirmed that "the basic Gnostic and Buddhist idea is that that is true of you and me as well." Jesus is an enlightened example who "realized in himself that he and what he called the Father were one, and he lived out of that knowledge of the Christhood of his nature." According to Campbell, anyone can likewise live out his or her Christ nature. Gnosticism has come to mean just about anything. Calling someone a Gnostic can make the person either blush, beam, or fume. Whether used as an epithet for heresy or spiritual snobbery, or as a compliment for spiritual knowledge and esotericism, Gnosticism remains a cornucopia of controversy.

64. Order Of Nazorean Essenes An effort to show the connections between Eastern Christianity, gnosticism, Manichaeanism, and Buddhism. http://essenes.net/subindexbuddhas.htm

Or d er of N az or ean Esse n es A Bu ddhist Branch of Original Christia nit y Seeking to Explore estore the Ancient Vegan, Gnostic Tantric Teachings of Yeshu, Miryai Intro Order Nazoreans Essenes ... Search T he Ut hr ai Heaven ly Buddhas , Bodhisattvas g Angels Rumi The Goal of the Nazorean system of Enlightenment is to transform the natural human being into a supernatural Uthra (Buddha or Archangel). This is accomplished through the thirty-two degrees of Nazorean Gnosis that slowly transform the lower Napsha and Ruha souls and merge them into the more eternal Nishimta Pearl Soul. Those further along in this process are expected to assist those following in their wake. Nazoreans respect and look to a variety of divine and semi divine beings to assist them in their purification. The "Awakened Ones" are especially anxious to assist sincere Pearls striving toward perfection. Here are a few lists of realized beings that Nazoreans can call upon for assistance in their journey of self discovery: 32 Great Gods and Goddesses Six great worlds of light and darkness Avatar Maitreya from Shabuhragan List of Early Nazorean Uthrai (Gods and Goddesses) The 37 Prostration Prayer (For Monastics) Brief explanation of the Names of the 37 Gods in the Prostration prayer List of 32 Manichaean Gods and Goddesses Manichaean pantheon (evolved from the older Nazorean) 32 Aeons - The cosmology of Valentinus - The 32 Gnostic God and Goddess Pantheon 32 Uthrai - The cosmology of Nazoreans - The Aramiac roots of the Gnostic Aeon Names

65. Gnosticism gnosticism, is a philosophical and religious movement prominent in the GrecoRoman While gnosticism drew from and influenced in turn many traditional http://www.crystalinks.com/gnosticism.html

Gnosticism, is a philosophical and religious movement prominent in the Greco-Roman world in the 2nd century AD. While Gnosticism drew from and influenced in turn many traditional religions, its effect was most clearly felt on nascent Christianity, in which it led to the formation of the canon, creed, and episcopal organization. The designation Gnosticism, derived from the Greek gnostikos (one who has gnosis, or "secret knowledge"), is a term of modern scholarship. Evidence for the Gnostic phenomenon, found in the Church Fathers who opposed Gnostic teachings (Irenaeus, c. 185; Hippolytus, c. 230; Epiphanius, c. 375) and in the Gnostic writings themselves, reveals a diversity in theology, ethics, and ritual that defies strict classification. Yet Gnostic sects appear to have shared an emphasis on the redemptive power of esoteric knowledge, acquired not by learning or empirical observation but by divine revelation. History The origins of the Gnostic world view have been sought by scholars in the dualism of Iranian religion, the allegorical Idealism of the Middle Platonic philosophers, and the apocalypticism of certain Jewish mystics. There are analogies also with Egyptian and Mesopotamian thought. It was only with the rise of Christianity, however, that Gnostic syncretism came to full expression.

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67. X-Men, Emerson, Gnosticism heretical secondcentury sect of Christianity called gnosticism is the common factor. Klock argues that Millar’s X-Men incorporates gnosticism’s radical http://www.reconstruction.ws/043/Klock/Klock.html

Continuing his work in How to Read Superhero Comics and Why Geoff Klock, in “X-Men, Emerson, Gnosticism,” argues that two writers of the superhero comic book the X-Men suggest a whole new definition of the Post-Human, an alternative to what Hayles, Haraway, and Moravec have to offer. He begins by connecting a moment in Mark Millar’s Ultimate X-Men with a passage in Ralph Waldo Emerson: an ancient heretical second-century sect of Christianity called Gnosticism is the common factor. Klock argues that Millar’s X-Men incorporates Gnosticism’s radical notion of subjectivity into its Post-Human narrative, but not without cost: Millar’s depiction of team leader Professor X shows the ways in which Post-Humanism, particularly in the realm of ethics, easily veers into the inhuman. This pessimistic Post-Humanism, which is held out above every alternative, is reflected in the serial nature of the superhero comic book series itself, in which decades pass without the book’s heroes being able to significantly effect their world for the better. In the paper’s conclusion, Klock examines Grant Morrison’s New X-Men story "Assault on Weapon Plus" as a Gnostic Post-Human allegory that suggests that our inevitable evolution into the Post-Human will yield something darker than, say, a cyber-utopia or a collective robot heaven.

68. The Grail Chapel Of Our Lady Religions order influenced by gnosticism, Esoteric Christianity, Wicca and the Grail legend. http://www.Geocities.com/Athens/Oracle/2310/Welcome.htm

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69. Gnosticism gnosticism was considered heretical and Gnostics heretics. So, until the find of Nag Hammadi in 1945 little was known of gnosticism and the Gnostics except http://www.themystica.com/mystica/articles/g/gnosticism.html

Back to Home Page or Contents Page or Religions and Sects or Index Gnosticism W hen writing about Gnosticism it is very difficult to present an objective view of this system of belief or its participants. The reason for this is that there are very few exhibits of first hand copies of their writings. These writings were burned by the orthodox Christians from the first century onward. Gnosticism was considered heretical and Gnostics heretics. So, until the find of Nag Hammadi in 1945 little was known of Gnosticism and the Gnostics except from the writings of their adversaries. One of the main things which separated the Gnostics from orthodox Christians was the mysticism of their beliefs. It began with their views of God and creation. They viewed the One which they called the true God as having a feminine part which was the Spirit. In accord, they also held that Jesus came from God and the Spirit to form the Trinity. Also, the Gnostic differed with the orthodox Christians on two other major issues: the salvation of man and the person of Jesus. They disagreed with the theory that man was sinful by nature, but believed man erred through ignorance; by knowledge man could correct his ways and gain salvation. The special knowledge which the Gnostics subscribed to was known as "gnois." Gnois was not a logical type of knowledge as one might gain in the study of mathematics or chemistry, but it was an intuitive or reflexive type of knowledge which comes from the study of man's inner self or soul. Any other knowledge did not concern the Gnostics. They called this gnois illuminated Logos because they believed it led to man's salvation.

70. Gnosticism - All Things Spiritual Directory Searchable directory of gnosticism websites. Gnosis Archive Documents and links related to gnosis and gnosticism in all its varieties. http://www.allspiritual.com/Gnosticism.php3

entire directory only 'Gnosticism' Search Tips Whole word search Case sensitive search Add Site Advertise Search Help Contact Us Buy books and more on " " now and save! Path: Home More Categories / Gnosticism Gnosticism Apostolic Gnostic Church in America - Website of an independent communion of neo-classical Gnostics around the world. Includes information on Gnostic faith, theology, liturgy, and morality. Boehme, Jacob - Considered one of the great Christian Gnostics whose writings employ myths and symbols rather than concepts. Ecclesia Gnostica - Make contact with the oldest public Gnostic sacramental body in the United States. Includes writings and a schedule of events. First Gnostic Church of Long Beach - Find a history of this church, as well as a schedule of events and a nine-point outline of Gnostic doctrine. First Gnostic Principles - Download the full version of this mystic text by Ch. Rajinder Nijjhar M.Sc. Includes contact information and links to news groups. Frontline: Gnostics and Other Heretics - Elaine Pagles and Harold Attridge address the history and significance of the Christian Gnostic movement and the texts of Nag Hammadi. Gnosis - A journal of the Western Inner Traditions.

71. Patron Saints Index Gnosticism gnosticism. A combination of the philosophy of Plato and Eastern mystery religions, Gnostics believe salvation comes from knowing (gnosis), http://www.catholic-forum.com/saints/define04.htm

72. Religious Movements Homepage: Gnosticism This gnosticism page is your gateway to accessing Webbased and print resources about gnosticism. As part of the New Religious MovementsHomepage, http://religiousmovements.lib.virginia.edu/nrms/gnosticism.html

Gnosticism Group Profile History Beliefs Links ... Bibliography I. Group Profile Name: Gnosticism Founder: Some consider Simon Magus to be the Father of Gnosticism. However, Gnosticism has also been defined as a mystical religion said to be "as old as humanity itself."(Ellwood and Partin: 95-96) Gnostic beliefs can be "found in all religions and religious philosophies, from Upanishads to the wisdom of ancient Egypt, and from the Gathas of Zarathustra to the mystery-cults of Greece and Rome."(Ellwood and Partin: 96) There are others who say that Gnosticism was built upon the combined teachings of its important leaders. Some of these include Basilides, Valentinus, Marcion, Ptolemaeus, Cerinthus, Menander, Simon Magus, and Saturninus (Grant: 30-43). What is Gnosticism: As noted, Gnosticism has been defined as a mystical religion (Ellwood and Partin: 96). It is a mixing of rites and myths from a variety of religious traditions, combining Occultism, Oriental Mysticism, astrology, magic, elements from Jewish tradition, Christian views of redemption, and even aspects of Plato's doctrine that man is not at home in the bodily realm (McManners: 26). Despite the fact that many Gnostic systems vary, they all have in common "a world view shaped by Hellenism and Neoplatism" and "esoteric Judaism, Zoroastrianism, and the ancient heritages of Egypt and Mesopotamia."(Ellwood and Partin: 92) One can directly trace some of the individual aspects of Gnosticism to their roots. Their beliefs in the resurrection of the dead and dualism come from Iranian-Zoroastrian religious ideas (Rudolph: 282). Their communities are organized like the Hellenistic Mystery religions (Rudolph: 285). Orphism and Greek background influenced the Gnostic belief that the soul suffers in this world and it is fate that man should have to endure it. In turn, living a righteous life leads to salvation (Rudolph: 286).

73. You Will Be Re-directed To Borce's Occultism & Spirituality Site In A Second! A detailed essay on the history of gnosticism from its roots to the present. http://members.tripod.com/~aos/general/gnostic.html

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75. Internet Book Of Shadows: Gnosticism Internet Book of Shadows, at sacredtexts.com. Collection copyright © 2003, Internet Sacred Text Archive. http://www.sacred-texts.com/bos/bos167.htm

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76. Index One woman's Gnostic journey. http://www.geocities.com/gnosticviper

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77. University Of Helsinki Department Of Biblical Studies Other scholars insist that even if the term gnosticism is not abandoned, gnosticism is also referred to in a looser sense as the stress on the http://www.helsinki.fi/teol/hyel/gnosti/english/gnosticism.html

University of Helsinki Department of Biblical Studies GNOSTICISM AND EARLY CHRISTIAN CULTURE Introduction Nag Hammadi Gnosticism ... Developments What Was Gnosticism? Defining ‘Gnosticism’ The Origins of Gnosticism Sources Gnostic Schools ... The Nag Hammadi Jesus What Was Gnosticism? Defining "Gnosticism" At present, there is a heated discussion among scholars as to how the term "Gnosticism" should be defined or whether it is precise and useful enough to be used at all. Those who want to abandon it altogether think that the connotations of "Gnosticism" are so generalized as to be more misleading than helpful when individual texts and phenomena, traditionally called gnostic, are studied. Other scholars insist that even if the term "Gnosticism" is not abandoned, the historian should recognize the ideological and apologetic ways in which the term has been used in the ancient and modern discourses of orthodoxy and heresy. In the present website the terms "Gnosticism" and "gnostic" characterize those religious doctrines and myths of late antiquity that maintain or presuppose that the cosmos is a result of the activity of an evil or ignorant creator and that salvation is a process in the course of which a human being receives the knowledge of his/her divine origin and returns to the realm of light after having been freed from the limitations of the world and the body. In gnostic Christianity knowledge is not necessarily seen as a reference to the intellect but has a religious significance. The object of knowledge is the divine origin of humanity, which the individual can be reminded of and to which he/she is urged to return. The question is really one of a saving knowledge. In gnostic Christianity knowledge is not necessarily seen as a competitor with faith, but as complementing and deepening faith. One gnostic Christian defined saving knowledge thus:

78. THE GNOSTIC JESUS - GNOSTICISM FINDS ITS WAY Explanation of the Gnostic path of Christianity revolving around direct experience and looking within one's self. http://www.gnostic-jesus.com

THE GNOSTIC JESUS THE GNOSTIC JESUS The Gnostic Jesus taught non-duality and the path of love as the means of attaining this. For information on this topic and more... Click here to explore the book The Mystic Christ Jesus Christ was a Gnostic. Gnosticism is the path of directly experiencing the Divine as the path to salvation. Mysticism, Gnosticism and the Jewish Kabbalah are all very similar. Their path to God is to look for God within ourselves. If we take the view that God is within everything, that nature and the universe is the very embodiment of God, then our own inner Self is the most accessible point for experiencing an all-pervading Supreme Reality. This Gnostic view is powerfully presented by Jesus in Luke 17:20-21: And when he was demanded of the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God should come, he answered them and said, The kingdom of God cometh not with observation: Neither shall they say, Lo here! , lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you . Luke 17:20-21, KJV The word “within” as it appears in the King James Bible has been translated in some modern bibles as “among.” These interpreters believe Jesus intended to say he himself was among them. However, this does not tally with preceding statements in the passage. Jesus says the kingdom of God cannot be observed. Therefore, Jesus could not have been talking about himself. He was observable. Jesus says the kingdom of God is not a place. It is neither “here” nor “there”. Thus Jesus could not have been referring to himself. We must take all physical descriptions of the kingdom, such as streets paved with gold and pearly gates, as metaphors because these things can be “observed.”

79. Copyright 1994 By The Christian Research Institute gnosticism And The Gnostic Jesus (an article from the Christian This is doubly so when gnosticism is brought into a discussion of Jesus of Nazareth. http://www.iclnet.org/pub/resources/text/cri/cri-jrnl/crj0040a.txt

80. Gnosis Knowledge Gnosis and gnosticism 101. A popular summary of Gnostic 'Knowledge' a view of Life, the Universe and Everything. Can you find inner truth? http://www.geocities.com/gnosisknowledge/

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