This category is for information on ancient Gnosticism and the history of Gnosticism. Relevant sites include the examination of ancient Gnostic texts, information on ancient Gnostics such as Marcion, and the description of ancient Gnostic ideas. Any sites of a devotional nature or relating to modern beliefs are not appropriate for this category.
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  • The Gnostic Apostle Thomas
    This book brings together the lore involving the apostle Thomas as a long-forgotten, long-suppressed, major figure in one of the many forms of early Christianity.
  • Magdalene.org
    An effort to bring the spectrum of material and references to Mary Magdalene together in one cohesive website.
  • Medieval Gnosticism, Alchemy, Spiritualism and Taoism
    Dedicated to Medieval Spiritualism, Alchemy, and Taoism. Essays from Gnostic writers, Alchemy term glossary, Middle Ages Symbolism described with photographs. Tao Teh Ching in full, and Alchemy Poem.
  • Ancient Gnosticism
    Describes the history, beliefs, and practices of the ancient Gnostics.
  • Catholic Encyclopedia: Gnosticism
    History of Gnosticism from its pre-Christian roots through its developed doctrines concerning cosmogony, the Sophia-myth, soteriology, and eschatology. Includes information on rites, schools, and literature.
  • The Egyptian Foundations of Gnostic Thought
    A 1994 thesis posted chapter by chapter. Also a number of Gnostic tractates translated by the author as well as photos taken from Egypt.
  • The Trail of Gnosis
    An interactive PDF format CD-ROM explores traditions of Gnosticism from the 4th to 15th centuries both in depth and as an overview.
  • On The Spurious Book of Revelation
    Purports to correct eschatology that is based on the book of Revelation as opposed to Paul's mystery religion.
  • Jacob Boehme Resources
    Offers online transciptions of the works of Jacob Boehme.
  • The Bridal Chamber
    A site dedicated to the innermost mystery of early Christianity and the role of Mary Magdalene as the founder of Christianity.
  • Sethianism - Wikipedia
    A group of ancient Gnostics, that date their existence before Christianity.
  • Valentianism - Wikipedia
    A religious doctrine named after Valentinius, a Roman theologian who lived circa 2nd century, and defied Christian orthodoxy, in order to follow Gnosticism.
  • Basilideans - Wikipedia
    A Gnostic sect founded by Basilides of Alexandria in the 2nd century.
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  • Gnosticism
    URL : ancienthistory.about.com/od/heresies/g/Gnosticism.htm
    Gnosticism is a religious movement based on knowledge. ... Gnosticism. From N.S. Gill's Ancient/Classical History Glossary, for About.com. Filed In: ...[2008/11/13]
  • Gnosticism and the Nag Hammadi Sacred Texts
    URL : ancienthistory.about.com/od/heresies/a/Gnosticism.htm
    Gnosticism could have become the dominant form of Christianity but was suppressed as ... Ancient History Newsletter - Sign up! Discuss in My Forum. Gnosticism ...[2008/11/10]
  • GNOSTICISM - History & ancient sources of information
    URL : www.religioustolerance.org/gnostic1.htm
    Gnostic Christianity: history & ancient sources of information ... GNOSTICISM: ANCIENT AND MODERN. HISTORY; ANCIENT SOURCES OF INFORMATION. Sponsored link. ...[2008/11/05]
  • religion: gnosticism: ancient-history
    URL : www.spiritandsky.com/religion/gnosticism/ancient-history
    Below is a listing of categories in the SKR pertaining to religion: gnosticism: ancient-history ... History of Gnosticism from its pre-Christian roots through ...[2008/04/22]
  • Ancient History & Religion 1
    URL : www.onewitch.com/shopping/bookhistrel1.html
    Esoterica Occult Goods and Witchcraft Tour in the Haunted French ... Dion Fortune Gnosticism - Manly P. Hall - Left-Hand Path Astrology - Calenders & Annuals ...[2006/12/05]
  • BooksGnosticism1
    URL : www.onewitch.com/shopping/bookgnosticism1.html
    Esoterica Occult Goods and Witchcraft Tour in the Haunted ... Theosophy - Eastern - Herbs & Stones - Ancient History & Religion Psychology ...Gnosticism...[2006/12/05]
  • Gnosis: The Nature And History of Gnosticism | Smarter.com Books
    URL : smarter.com/ancient-history-books/.../pd--ch-1--pi-6788246.html
    Find the lowest price for Gnosis: The Nature And History of Gnosticism by Kurt Rudolph - (Paperback), ISBN 9780567086402. Buy other books for sale at Smarter.com[2008/10/29]
  • Ancient History Sourcebook: Rome: Republic and Empire
    URL : www.fordham.edu/halsall/ancient/asbook3.html
    Includes links for Rome, Late Antiquity, and the origins of ... of Information on Ancient History ... Gnosticism "Orthodoxy" Early Christian Art. The "Triumph" ...[2007/04/17]
  • Ancient History Sourcebook
    URL : www.fordham.edu/halsall/ancient/asbook.html
    The Internet Ancient History Sourcebook has expanded greatly since its creation, ... Gnosticism "Orthodoxy" Early Christian Art. The "Triumph" of the Church ...[2007/04/17]
  • Gnosticism: Ancient and Modern
    URL : www.religioustolerance.org/gnostic.htm
    Discusses history, sources, beliefs, and leaders.[2008/11/19]
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