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The Secret History of the Gnostics - Their Scriptures, Beliefs and Traditions (Paperback)
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The Secret History of the Gnostics - Their Scriptures, Beliefs and Traditions (Paperback)
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A long-awaited illumination of the mystical movement that teaches
'Gnosis' - knowledge of God as opposed to unquestioning
faithAcclaimed author Andrew Phillip Smith delves into the myths
and practices of this ancient movement, exploring its early
popularity, its subsequent decline under the weight of orthodoxy in
the Church, and its present-day resurgence.Gnosticism has travelled
a fascinating path, from the Manichaeans in Persia between the 3rd
and 7th centuries, to the triumphs and tragedies of the Cathars in
southern Europe between the 12th and 14th centuries, to, finally,
today's Mandaeans in Iraq. However the revival of Gnosticism
extends further than these sects, offering inspiration to a legion
of literary figures, including Dan brown and Philip Pullman.
Gnostcisim's emphasis on personal over organized religion, in
keeping with the doctrine of the early Christian era during which
it thrived, has found particular resonance with today's
multicultural world.The Secret History of the Gnostics is not
simply an authoritative account of one sect's practical beliefs and
customs - it is, in effect, a manifesto, an appeal to those
inspired by or drawn to the Gnostic faith not to forget its
origins.
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