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From Gnosticism To A Contemporary Spirituality
Sarah Benson gives a personal account of esoteric Christianity beginning with the Gnostics, and concludes that Rudolf Steiner's Anthroposophy is a modern day embodiment of the genuine Christ message.
http://livingnow.com.au/spirit/s1spiritstories2.htm

Extractions: by Sarah Benson When I discovered Gnosticism and early Christianity, I felt like a detective who has finally found the vital clue to a baffling mystery. For maybe here lay the origins of contemporary Western spirituality. Today many religious scholars are returning to the origins of Christianity - the period before 'right belief' (which is the meaning of the Greek word, ortho-doxia) replaced the culture of experiences and beliefs. Email this Page to a Friend The word Gnostic derives from the Greek word meaning knowledge, or insight that which revealed God, the origin and destiny of mankind, and how the spiritual element in people could find redemption by uniting with the spiritual in the cosmos. The pre-Christian Gnostic movement was complex. The Jewish sects of what is now northern Syria provided the foundation for Gnostic ideas. These sects were also influenced by Iranian religious thought (Zoroastrianism) and by the Greek-speaking Jews. Ancient Egyptian spiritual culture was also incorporated, for instance the mystery cult of Isis and Osiris. Existing within the Roman Empire, the Gnostics were nevertheless also in conflict with it. They were a movement of the spirit without definite frontiers, in many lands, through many centuries. Since then, scholars have indicated that the Roman Empire's role in the crucifixion of Christ was significant. Could the early confluence of Christian and Judaic ideas have implications for the religious and political conflicts that still exist today could people of diverse religious backgrounds find common ground once again in ideas arising from the search for truth?
WWW Resources For Gnosticism And Nag Hammadi
WWW Resources for gnosticism and Nag Hammadi. Here are some links to Web sitesI've found useful. Sites of General Interest for the Study of gnosticism.
http://www.haverford.edu/relg/mcguire/Gnosisnet.html

Extractions: Here are some links to Web sites I've found useful. Each of these will connect you to several other sites of interest. For the study of Religion more generally, there is a valuable page of links for the study of Religion compiled by James Gulick of Magill Library. Contemporary Anti-Gnostic Sites: Gnostic Friends Network Links to 175+ Anti-Gnostic Sites Selected Anti-Gnostic Writings: Irenaeus, Tertullian, Plotinus, et al.
Rel. 222 - Gnosticism
gnosticism. Religion 222a, Haverford College. Prof. Click here for links to someof the most useful WWW Resources for the Study of gnosticism and Nag Hammadi.
http://www.haverford.edu/relg/mcguire/Relg222.html

Extractions: Gnosticism Course Description This course offers a critical examination of "Gnosticism," an ancient religious movement whose participants ("Gnostics") claimed to have saving knowledge ("Gnosis") of the self, the divine, of all that exists. Gnosticism flourished in the ancient Mediterranean world of the second to fourth centuries C.E., but it has also appeared in several contemporary forms. Readings will focus on recent scholarship on Gnosticism and on the ancient evidence for Gnosticism, especially the writings of the Nag Hammadi library (discovered in 1945). The primary goals of the course are to develop the skills of understanding Gnostic texts and to become familiar with the varieties of Gnostic thought, especially those of "Sethianism," of Thomas traditions, and of the Valentinian school. We will also consider: the forms and meanings of Gnostic mythology;
WELCOME TO ALAN PETERS WEBSITE EASY TO UNDERSTAND ENLIGHTENING ESSAYS
Dedicated to Medieval Spiritualism, Alchemy, and Taoism. Essays from Gnostic writers, Alchemy term glossary, Middle Age Symbolism described with photographs. Tao Teh Ching in full, and Alchemy Poem.
http://alandpeters.tripod.com/

Extractions: Get Five DVDs for $.49 each. Join now. Tell me when this page is updated WELCOME TO ALAN PETERS WEBSITE EASY TO UNDERSTAND ENLIGHTENING ESSAYS GNOSTIC HOME PAGE, ONE OF MY FAVORITE SUBJECTS GNOSTICISM A HISTORY AND OVERVIEW GNOSTIC ESSAY 7 SERMONS TO THE DEAD WRITTEN IN 120 C.E. BY BASILIDES GNOSTIC TEACHINGS ... GLOSSARY OF GNOSTIC TERMS THIS WEBSITE IS DEDICATED TO MEDIEVAL SPIRITUALITY AND GNOSTIC THOUGHTS FROM 50 CE TO 1600 CE. CLICK HOME TO VISIT MY OTHER MEDIEVAL WEBSITE CLICK NEXT TO VISIT MY KNIGHTS TEMPLAR WEBSITE WELCOME TO THE HOME PAGE OF ALAN PETERS. I HOPE YOU STAY TO READ SOME OF THESE ESSAYS THAT I'VE FOUND. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO BELIEVE WHAT YOU WILL. I DON'T FOLLOW ALL THE THOUGHTS OF THESE WRITINGS, BUT THE BEST OF THESE HAVE AT THE HEART OF THEM A VERY EASY TO UNDERSTAND SPIRITUAL MESSAGE ABLE TO HELP ANYONE WHO HAS BEING READING GNOSTIC OR EASTERN MYSTERY RELIGION TEXTS. THESE WRITINGS HAVE, FOR ME, BEEN A GREAT ENJOYMENT OVER THE YEARS. THIS IS A COLLECTION OF MY FAVORITE. WHO AM I?
Refrigerium: Gnosticism
Gospel of Thomas, gnosticism, and Other NonOrthodox Christianity. Gospel ofThomas. Overview. Frequently Asked Questions. gnosticism. gnosticism Overview.
http://www.definingmoment.com/ric/refrigerium/gnostic.html

Extractions: Gnosticism Overview Six Gnostic Texts from the Nag Hammadi Library The Gospel of Thomas. The Apocryphon of James. The Treatise on Resurrection. The Dialogue of the Savior. Thunder Perfect Mind. The Prayer of Thanksgiving. Codex I The Prayer of the Apostle Paul -...your light, give me your [mercy,My] Redeemer, redeem me, for [I am] yours; the one who has come forth from you. The Apocryphon of James -James writes to you. Peace be with you from peace, love from Love, grace from Grace, faith from faith, life from Holy Life! The Gospel of Truth -The gospel of truth is joy to those who have received from the Father of truth the gift of knowing him by the power of the Logos, who has come from the Pleroma and who is in the thought and in the mind of the Father; he it is who is called Saviour since that is the name of the work which he must do for the redemption of those who have not known the Father. The Treatise on Resurrection -Some there are my son Rheginos, who want to learn many things.
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http://www.kheper.auz.com/topics/Gnosticism/Gnosticism.htm
Wired News: Technology Is Mecca For These Believers
Macintosh. Java. Internet. Magick. Zen Buddhism. gnosticism. Technology and spirituality are fusing into one. Wired News
http://www.wired.com/news/culture/0,1284,1419,00.html

Extractions: 08:00 PM Jan. 10, 1997 PT Miko Matsumura's eyes glisten when he talks about Java and what it can do. Sitting in the sunstream of a midwinter afternoon, the young JavaSoft evangelist pulls out what looks like a credit card with an embedded computer chip, but it is no ordinary smart card. "Java allows this card to exhibit many behaviors," Matsumura says ardently, well aware that he is ascribing human qualities to an inanimate object. Matsumura says his zeal for his work stems from a fervent belief that he is a foot soldier in a revolution - one that happens to be rooted in technology. And he is not alone. San Francisco just finished hosting the annual Macworld Expo. Part trade show, part spiritual crusade, the expo is a gathering of nearly 100,000 loyalists who came to reaffirm their faith in the Mac. Macintosh . Java. Internet. Magick. Zen Buddhism. Gnosticism. Technology and spirituality are fusing into one - the former inspires the latter and vice-versa. Religious observers say this phenomenon reflects a natural human desire. "Technology is fundamentally about humans trying to control their environment," said David Levy, research scientist with Xerox PARC.
Welcome To Esoterica: The Journal
A peerreviewed academic journal devoted to the transdisciplinary study of Western esotericism Western esoteric traditions including alchemy, astrology, gnosticism, gnosis, magic, mysticism, Rosicrucianism, and secret societies, and their ramifications in art history, history, literature, and politics.
http://www.esoteric.msu.edu/

Extractions: Painting by Adam McLean: Black Sun , 2002 (click here for more information) A peer-reviewed academic journal devoted to the transdisciplinary study of Western esotericism: Western esoteric traditions including alchemy, astrology, Gnosticism, gnosis, magic, mysticism, Rosicrucianism, and secret societies, and their ramifications in art history, history, literature, and politics. Mailing Address:
Travis McKinney - Psychic And Spiritual Teacher
Psychic, deep trance medium, lecturer, writer, founder of Coming to Consciousness, spiritual organization promoting gnosticism.
http://www.travismckinney.com

Extractions: Welcome to Travis McKinneys website! For those of you who do not know much about Travis, he is a psychic and a deep trance medium whose supreme interest in life is to bring people the knowledge of the love of God. This website is dedicated to God, and to the work of God, our eternal, loving parents. On this site you will find the philosophy of Coming to Consciousness , Travis Gnostic spiritual organization. SERVICES OFFERED Travis McKinneys main work in life is in his reading room. It is there that he gives countless numbers of readings each day and helps numerous people across the country. If you would like a private psychic reading, check out the Psychic Readings page for all of the details or call Travis office at . Travis lets his reputation speak for itself. Simply put, if he did not provide accurate and detailed information during readings, clients would stop coming to him. During a reading, you may ask any questions you desire, leaving no subject in life absent it is your personal reading. Along with readings, Travis holds lectures, seminars, past life regressions, and haunting investigations. To find out more about these services, please call his office. A LITTLE BACKGROUND INFORMATION Travis inherited his familys psychic gifts at a very young age and it has showed increasing intensity with each new year. He found out at a very early age that he was able to communicate with deceased people, as well as his spirit guide, Alice, who resides on the Other Side. Alice watches over Travis, acting as a protectorate of sorts, and helps Travis bring back helpful information about God, the Other Side, and the reason for life. At the age of fifteen, he began giving professional psychic readings to locals in his then area of northeast Ohio and at the ripe old age of 18, he started his national clientele listing with calls coming in from all over the United States. Again, this was all prompted by his reputation as a valid medium. To date, Travis gives spiritual counseling and founds an organization entitled
Gnosticism [Internet Encyclopedia Of Philosophy]
The Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy gnosticism. gnosticism (aftergnôsis The Philosophical Character of gnosticism. gnosticism, as an
http://www.utm.edu/research/iep/g/gnostic.htm

Extractions: Gnosticism Gnosticism (after , 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. The exact origin(s) of this school of thought cannot be traced, although it is possible to locate influences or sources as far back as the second and first centuries BCE, such as the early treatises of the Corpus Hermeticum , the Jewish Apocalyptic writings, and especially Platonic philosophy and the Hebrew Scriptures themselves. In spite of the diverse nature of the various Gnostic sects and teachers, certain fundamental elements serve to bind these groups together under the loose heading of "Gnosticism" or "Gnosis." Chief among these elements is a certain manner of "anti-cosmic world rejection" that has often been mistaken for mere dualism. According to the Gnostics, this world, the material cosmos, is the result of a primordial error on the part of a supra-cosmic, supremely divine being, usually called Sophia (Wisdom) or simply the Logos . This being is described as the final emanation of a divine hierarchy, called the
Gurdjieff And The Enigmatic Enneagram
Article that emerged out of a footnote to a larger investigation into the relationship between Dr. Carl Jung, neognosticism, and the MBTI. Refers to the enneagram industry , not the enneagram as discussed by G. I. Gurdjieff..
http://www3.telus.net/st_simons/arm04.htm

Extractions: Who is George Gurdjieff, and why is he having such a massive indirect impact on our churches today? Why in particular are post-charismatic Roman Catholics, especially well-meaning nuns, becoming caught up in his questionable practices?(1) The Rev. Dr. Robert Innes, Lecturer in Systematic Theology at St. Johns College: Durham, England, tells us that the man credited with bringing the Enneagram to the West is George Gurdjieff, a Greek-Armenian from what is now the Republic of Georgia. While still a teen, Gurdjieff became immersed in occultic practices such as astrology, mental telepathy, spiritism, table turning, fortune telling and demon possession. Gurdjieff claimed that while he was in Afghanistan in 1897, he visited a monastery of the esoteric Sarmouni sect where he learned their mystical Sufi dancing, psychic powers and the Enneagram.(2) Reverend Ed Hird, Past National Chair
Footprints Of The Serpent
Critical analysis of the New Age Movement and its reflection of Humanism, ancient sorcery, occultism, Eastern religion, gnosticism, the Human Potential movement, and modern physics.
http://allanturner.com/sample.html

Extractions: November 10, 1998 by: Allan Turner In this series of articles, we will be taking a critical look at a philosophically united confederacy that calls itself "the New Age movement." This movement, referred to by some of its adherents as "the Aquarian Conspiracy," is a curious blending of Humanism, ancient sorcery, Eastern religion, the occult, Gnosticism, the Human Potential movement, and modern physics. This movement reflects the current shift that has taken place in the world view of Western culture. (This series was first published in the Gospel Anchor in July, 1986.) Although Kipling told us that "East is East and West is West, and never the twain shall meet," in reality, Western culture has been looking to the East for quite some time now. One of the purposes of this series will be to document this shift. When this series is behind you, you will realize that you have been more than a little affected by this conspiracy. The shift that has taken place in the world view of Western culture has truly touched us all. For me personally, discovering the numerous influences of the New Age movement in my life, and in the lives of those around me, was much more shocking that when I first became aware of the threat of Humanisma discovery that was nothing less than overwhelming.
Gnosticism
gnosticism was a Middle Eastern religious and philosophical orientation that grewstrong in the 1st century AD, exercising strong influence on Judaism and
http://i-cias.com/e.o/gnostici.htm

Extractions: Gnosticism was a Middle Eastern religious and philosophical orientation that grew strong in the 1st century AD, exercising strong influence on Judaism and Christianity and at times representing a strong and competing theology. The gnostic tendencies in both these two religions was defeated in the 2nd century, but gnosticism survived for centuries in other religions. Gnosticism is furthermore recognised for its dualism, which is the theory that everything is to be understood as a fight between two powers or two qualities; light; the good or the responsible; and darkness, the bad, the evil or the irresponsible. In this dualism man plays a role, but man is of minimal importance to the totality of this cosmic battle.
The Gnostic Jesus
Attempts to reinterpret Jesus based on the site author's understanding of ancient gnosticism.
http://members.tripod.com/cryskernan/gnostic_jesus.htm

Extractions: The Gnostic Jesus by the Institute for Gnostic Studies Introduction To fully understand the Gnostic view of Jesus involves a radical reappraisal of how we see Christianity and Judaism. For the Gnostic, Gnosis is not the knowledge of the masses, but a secret wisdom - a comprehension only available to those who know . It is esoteric and results from a direct experience of the divine - exoteric Christianity is at best, its outer core or form, at worst, its corruption. The major stimulus for the rebirth of the Gnostic worldview was the discovery of the Nag Hammadi texts, these texts discovered in 1945 comprise a veritable library of esoteric wisdom, it comprised some fifty two texts in either part or whole. Their importance cannot be underplayed, for example, Elaine Pagels in the Gnostic Gospels states Now for the first time we have the opportunity to find out about the earliest Christian heresy, for the first time the heretics can speak for themselves. The importance of these Gnostic texts is that they educate us regarding the teachings of the early Gnostics and from these we can re-construct what could probably be considered as the first form of Christianity. It seems from available evidence likely that the modern forms of Judaism and Christianity are the heresies that developed from this early Gnosis, rather than the other way around. When we begin to consider this paradigm, then the find at Nag Hammadi becomes of prime importance. The Gnostic Myth The world came about through a mistake. For he who created it wanted to create it imperishable and immortal. He fell short of attaining his desire.
Alternative Religions Events Calendar
Interactive calendar of hundreds of upcoming events in Paganism, gnosticism, AfroCaribbean and other traditions, from About.com.
http://altreligion.about.com/gi/pages/mevents.htm
The New Kabbalah
Demonstrates the relevance of Jewish mysticism to contemporary theology, philosophy and psychology. Comparative studies on Kabbalah and Jung, Freud, Hegel, Derrida, Hinduism,gnosticism, based on books, lectures and interviews by Sanford Drob, PhD.
http://www.newkabbalah.com
Gnosticism
gnosticism When writing about gnosticism it is very difficult to presentan objective view of this system of belief or its participants.
http://www.themystica.com/mystica/articles/g/gnosticism.html

Extractions: 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.
THE ROOTS OF THE NEW AGE MOVEMENT - New Age In Ancient History- Gnosticism - Alc
New Age philosophy is based on ancient traditions, alchemy, gnosticism, Rosicrucianism, Freemasonry. Its roots are explored in Eastern and Western traditions.
http://www.xs4all.nl/~wichm/newage3.html

Extractions: The New Age movement is hardly novel! Its philosophy is rooted in ancient traditions, often based on mystical experiences, each within a different context. Anthropologically, there have always been (wo)men within "primitive" societies who were looked upon as possessing special knowledge and power. Medicine men, or shamans, had undergone a spontaneous catharsis, or were initiated and felt called upon to maintain contact with the spirit world for the clan. When communities became more complex and organized there was little place for these loners. Society began to specialize, people realized and felt drawn to form groups, guilds, or societies, to ensure continuance and growing perfection. Contact with the spirit world was given into the hands of organized religion, which also provided an established answer to questions about the unknown and the Highest Power. People who felt endowed with special powers could hardly adapt themselves to the corset of established faith. They went underground. Yet they endeavoured to contact kindred spirits and pupils willing to follow in their footsteps to pass on the work. Esoteric tradition became handed down in spiritual groups, communes, or fraternities. Their mutual devotion resulted in a high degree of perfection comparable to the guilds of craftsmen. In their mystical experiences they beheld a spiritual reality that could hardly be reconciled with the dogmatic representation given by the churches. When passing on their experiences, they had to exercise extreme caution, lest being accused of heresy. Yet knowledgeable minds would understand their veiled writings, symbolic representations, or even gestures.
TEMPLE OF TRANSHUMANITY:
Richard Davis' ideas on anarchism, new age, God and his Neognosticism. With a forum on these subjets.
http://www.geocities.com/rrbama66/temple_of_transhumanity
Gnosticism, Philosophy, Religion
gnosticism and the Gnostic Jesus by Douglas Groothuis from the Christian ResearchJournal, Fall 1990, page 8. The Editorin-Chief of the Christian Research
http://www.mustardseed.net/html/body_tognosticism.html

Extractions: 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."

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