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Is there a scientific basis to gnosticism?
there is no scientific basis for Gnosticism or orthodox (mainstream) Christianity.
Was Gnosticism was an early form of Christianity?
The common belief is that Gnosticism originated as a branch of Christianity. There are some theories that claim the central ideas of Gnosticism existed before the birth of Christ. These ideas, of a dualistic religion (two Gods), still prevail today in modern Christianity with the teachings of one supremely good God of Heaven and one sinful, loathsome God of Hell.
Who was founder of gnosticism?
Simon Magus
What is Gnosticism?
Gnosticism is religious existentialism and the gnostic is in search of the answer to the mystery of existence his quest is for a fragment of the divine its a quest for redeeming knowledge and a quest for oneself its far more than just a doctrine in this sense its the historical dimension of the traditions cultural figures Gnosticism is the belief that one knows everything, a belief that is inherently flawed, except by God Himself. Agnosticism, a much more appropriate belief for us, is a belief that one doesn't know everything.
Spirit or soul in gnosticism?
Pneuma
Which book in bible directly addresses the error of Gnosticism?
No book in the bible addresses Gnosticism, you are looking for Against Heresies as written by a father of the church, Irenaeus.
Who were the opponents of Gnosticism?
The opponents of Gnosticism were primarily early Christian leaders and theologians, such as Irenaeus and Tertullian. They argued against Gnosticism's belief in secret knowledge and its rejection of the material world, emphasizing instead the importance of orthodox Christian doctrine and the belief in a loving creator God.
What is the origin of gnosticism?
The origin of Gnosticism is generally believed to come from 3 main sources: Much of its philosophical tendencies came from Platonism, speculations on the origin of evil may have come from the Persian religion and the Buddhism of India may have been the origin of the doctrine of antagonism between matter and spirit. Gnosticism was named for "gnosis = knowledge" and was mainly concerned with the origin of sin rather than how one is saved from sin.
What is pneuma?
Pneuma is the spirit or soul - in the belief of Gnosticism, it is one of three levels of a human being - specifically the spirit, as opposed to the body or soul.
Would gnosticism be considered blasphemous in a christian context?
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What has the author Deirdre Joy Good written?
Deirdre Joy Good has written: 'Reconstructing the tradition of Sophia in Gnostic literature' -- subject(s): Gnosticism, Wisdom (Gnosticism) 'Mariam, The Magdalen, And The Mother'
What has the author Daniel L Hoffman written?
Daniel L. Hoffman has written: 'The status of women and Gnosticism in Irenaeus and Tertullian' -- subject(s): Women in Christianity, Gnosticism, Social conditions, History, Women
