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Gnosticism: New Light on the Ancient Tradition of Inner Knowing

by Stephan A Hoeller

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Spiritual seekers needn't look to the East; inspiration is right here at home. Derived from the Greek word gnosis, for "knowledge" or "insight, " a Gnostic is one who seeks direct experience of Divinity. Refuting the notion that no coherent set of Gnostic beliefs exists, this authoritative introduction reveals Gnosticism as the indigenous mystical tradition of the West and considers its message to Judeo-Christianity in the twenty-first century.

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Gnosticism developed alongside Judeo-Christianity over two thousand years ago, but with an important difference: It emphasizes, not faith, but direct perception of God--Gnosticism being derived from the Greek word gnosis, meaning "knowledge." Given the controversial premise that one can know God directly, the history of Gnosticism is an unfolding drama of passion, political intrigue, martyrdom, and mystery. Dr. Hoeller traces this fascinating story throughout time and shows how Gnosticism has inspired such great thinkers as Voltaire, Blake, Yeats, Hesse, Melville, and Jung.

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This authoritative introduction reveals Gnosticism as the indigenous mystical tradition of the West and considers its message to Judeo-Christianity in the 21st century.

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Product Details

ISBN:

9780835608169

Author:

Hoeller, Stephan A.

Publisher:

Quest Books (IL)

Author:

Hoeller Stephena

Author:

Hoeller, Stephan A.

Author:

Hoeller, Stephen A

Author:

Hoeller, Stephan

Location:

Wheaton, Ill.

Subject:

Gnosticism

Subject:

Alternate Spirituality

Subject:

Spirituality - General

Subject:

General Performing Arts

Subject:

REL112000

Subject:

Religion Western-Mysticism

Copyright:

2002

Edition Number:

1st Quest ed.

Edition Description:

Trade paper

Series Volume:

no. 96-447

Publication Date:

20020731

Binding:

TRADE PAPER

Grade Level:

General/trade

Language:

English

Illustrations:

BandW photos

Pages:

272

Dimensions:

9 x 6 in 15.5 lb

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Product details 272 pages Quest Books (IL) - 2002-12-07 English 9780835608169 Reviews:

"Synopsis" by Firebrand,

Gnosticism developed alongside Judeo-Christianity over two thousand years ago, but with an important difference: It emphasizes, not faith, but direct perception of God--Gnosticism being derived from the Greek word gnosis, meaning "knowledge." Given the controversial premise that one can know God directly, the history of Gnosticism is an unfolding drama of passion, political intrigue, martyrdom, and mystery. Dr. Hoeller traces this fascinating story throughout time and shows how Gnosticism has inspired such great thinkers as Voltaire, Blake, Yeats, Hesse, Melville, and Jung.

"Synopsis" by Libri, This authoritative introduction reveals Gnosticism as the indigenous mystical tradition of the West and considers its message to Judeo-Christianity in the 21st century.