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Simon Magus was originally a Christian and disciple of John the
Baptist, but broke off and formed the first Christian heresy,
called Simonianism. After learning magical medicine in Alexandria
he was considered to have many magical skills. To this day, a
skilled magician is called a "magus." He also studied Greek
philosophers, especially Heraclitus, and became the first Christian
to attempt to bridge Greek philosophy and Christianity. If a
mixture ever occurred Church leaders feared they would become
weaker over time and not survive. According to Mead, this was
Simon's great heresy -- not his magic. This interesting book shows
Simon Magus to have been a brilliant man who was breaking new
ground, both philosophically and spiritually.
A document of paramount historical importance, not only in terms of
Christianity but also with respect to the development of Western
religion. It chronicles the teachings of Jesus, who explains life's
mysteries to his disciples and Mary Magdalene. Their discussions
take place after Christ's resurrection and include accounts of his
ascension into heaven.
THIS 28 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Gnostic John the
Baptizer: Selections from the Mandaean John-Book, by G. R. S. Mead.
To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564593754
This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the
original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as
marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe
this work is culturally important, we have made it available as
part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting
the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions
that are true to the original work.
Scholars in Christendom have heard of Simon, the magician and how
at Rome this sorcerer endeavored to fly by the aid of occult
powers. Simon was an alias for Paul. Of all John's disciples, Simon
was the favorite and after the death of his master, became the head
of his school. Like other Gnostic teachers, his teachings begin
with the Word, the Logos, which springs up from the Depths of the
Unknown. Contents: Sources of Information; A Review of Authorities;
The Theosophy of Simon.
THIS 30 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Thrice Greatest
Hermes Part 1, by G. R. S. Mead. To purchase the entire book,
please order ISBN 0766126129.
THIS 86 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Thrice Greatest
Hermes Part 1, by G. R. S. Mead. To purchase the entire book,
please order ISBN 0766126129.
The Corpus Hermeticum are at the core of the Hermetic tradition.
Early Church officials believed this was an early precursor to
Christianity. Today we know it emerged from Hellenic Egypt. In the
text, the Thrice Great Hermes, Hermes Trismegistus, engages in an
educational and easy to follow discussion with the great healer of
ancient Greece; Asclepius, answering the eternal questions as to
the nature of the Logos.
This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the
original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as
marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe
this work is culturally important, we have made it available as
part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting
the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions
that are true to the original work.
Contents: Translations from the Greek, Catholicized Syriac and the
Later Armenian Version texts; Syrian Wedding Festivities, Song of
Songs; Sacred Marriage in the Kabalah; In the Writings of Philo
Judfus; In the New Testament; Wisdom; Sacred Marriage in Christian
Gnosticism; In the Trismegistic Gnosis; In the Chaldfan Oracles; In
the Mithriac Mysteries; The Seven; The Choir of the Fons.
This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the
original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as
marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe
this work is culturally important, we have made it available as
part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting
the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions
that are true to the original work.
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