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The Gnostics Myth, Ritual, and Diversity in Early Christianity

David Brakke

David Brakke Who were the Gnostics? And how did the Gnostic movement influence the development of Christianity in antiquity? Is it true that the Church rejected Gnosticism? This book offers an illuminating discussion of recent scholarly debates over the concept of “Gnosticism” and the nature of ear...

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It was used as a major source of information regarding Gnosticism, particularly for the podcast's exploration of the subject and the Gnostic myth.

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Most scholars agreed that there was no single church in the first and second centuries, but a multitude of competing groups, one of which began to emerge in the third century.

— Episode: CLASSIC: What is Gnosticism?

Episode: CLASSIC: What is Gnosticism?

It was used as a major source of information regarding Gnosticism, particularly for the podcast's exploration of the subject and the Gnostic myth.

"

Most scholars agreed that there was no single church in the first and second centuries, but a multitude of competing groups, one of which began to emerge in the third century.

He says most scholars agreed that there was no single church in the first and second centuries, but a multitude of competing groups, one of which began to emerge in the third century.

Episode: CLASSIC: What is Gnosticism?

It was used as a primary source of information on Gnosticism in this episode, particularly within the 'Secret Book According to John' summary and overall Gnostic mythology.

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Most scholars agreed that there was no single church in the first and second centuries, but a multitude of competing groups, one of which began to emerge in the third century.

He says most scholars agreed that there was no single church in the first and second centuries, but a multitude of competing groups, one of which began to emerge in the third century.

immoral and theologically stupid.

a vast intellect

the invisible spirit

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