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Gnosticism is a descriptive term used to identify a common belief among various religious movements and groups that likely originated in prehistory and became most active in the first few centuries AD/CE. The key to understanding the core belief of these movements is provided by the term gnosis, a Greek word expressing a type of understanding/consciousness gained through personal experience. It is through this type of transcendental experience that followers of Gnostic belief systems ("Gnosticism") seek escape from ignorance and thus the mundane.
Throughout history, followers of various incarnations of Gnosticism (particularly Christian persuasions) were persecuted by those who held the opposing belief that salvation came through faith in particular religious concepts or figures rather than personal knowledge of them. There is no evidence that followers of these earlier Gnostic belief systems ever characterized themselves with the word 'Gnostic.'
The term has become widely used by modern scholars and others as a way to identify an emphasis placed on the salvific benefit of individual wisdom. Although many Gnostic movements identified with the teachings of Jesus Christ and were Christian by their own definition, there remains widespread variation in the particular religious orientations of many Gnostic groups. Especially notable for their extended and uninterrupted presence up until the modern era are the followers of the Persian Prophet Mani, the Manicheans; and the Pre-Christian Mandaeans who still survive in Iraq and Iran.
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Kabbalah is also like Christian Gnosticism,they are both attach an importance to knowledge of God which unites humankind to God.
easykabbalah (Devin Petroff) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:35:30 -0000
Kabbalah is also like Christian Gnosticism,they are both attach an importance to knowledge of God which unites humankind to God.
...that was the most fail description of gnosticism I have ever heard wtf. "ancient scientology" my ASS
funsized (funsized) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:19:17 -0000
...that was the most fail description of gnosticism I have ever heard wtf. "ancient scientology" my ASS
Finished interview w/ Andrew Smith for his new 'A Dictionary on Gnosticism'.I have seized the day..what the hell so great about that anyway?
AeonByte (Miguel Conner) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:01:53 -0000
Finished interview w/ Andrew Smith for his new 'A Dictionary on Gnosticism'.I have seized the day..what the hell so great about that anyway?
@drjoyce_knudsen esoterism or mysticism i believe to be the ultimate human belief system. some types are, kaballah, gnosticism, christian
kirkland4 (william kirkland) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 06:22:10 -0000
@drjoyce_knudsen esoterism or mysticism i believe to be the ultimate human belief system. some types are, kaballah, gnosticism, christian
Hey #gnosticism Influence of psyche for astral projection, watch live now (Dreams and OBEs live ⺠http://ustre.am/76xU)
julianapanneer (juliana panneer) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:36:05 -0000
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Learning more about a hidden side of life, when we sleep...Watching live now #gnosticism (Dreams and OBEs live ⺠http://ustre.am/76xU)
Vadim_midav (Vadim) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:35:23 -0000
Learning more about a hidden side of life, when we sleep...Watching live now #gnosticism (Dreams and OBEs live › http://ustre.am/76xU)
Gnostic Radio - Broadcasting free lectures and podcasts about Gnosis: meditation, alchemy, tantra, esoteric psychology, and the practical science required to free the soul from suffering.
Meta Description: [ Free audio lecture downloads about Gnosis, Gnosticism, Tantra, Kabbalah, Meditation, Astrology, Tarot, and more. ]
Gnostic Schools - Portal for Gnostic Schools in English. Provides information for schools in the tradition of Samael Aun Weor, including events, articles and contact details.
Meta Description: [ Find a Gnostic School in your area. ]
Gnostic Store - Books and Supplies for Cultivating Gnosis - A non-profit resource for books and other items useful in the Gnostic tradition of Samael Aun Weor.
Meta Description: [ The Gnostic Store is a non-profit organization providing books about Gnosis and Gnosticism, incense, art, and other items to support your spiritual practice. ]
Gnostic Teachings - Huge site features free online courses, audio lectures, books, articles, lectures, videos, forums, gnostic glossary and more.
Meta Description: [ Gnosis is the universal knowledge from which all religions have been born. ]
Live365 - Gnostic Radio - Broadcasting Gnostic Lectures on internet radio.
Metareligion: Gnosticism - A resource for many views of Gnosticism. Includes articles and links.
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