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Q: Why was gnosticism so dangerous?
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Where can one read about Gnosticism?

Gnosticism can be read about in many books. The Gnostic Society has their own Library in which everything about the Gnosticism can be learned or studied.


Is there a scientific basis to gnosticism?

there is no scientific basis for Gnosticism or orthodox (mainstream) Christianity.


Who was founder of gnosticism?

Simon Magus


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.


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'


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What has the author Ithamar Gruenwald written?

Ithamar Gruenwald has written: 'Messiah & Christos' 'From apocalypticism to Gnosticism' -- subject(s): Apocalyptic literature, Gnosticism, History and criticism, Judaism, Merkava in rabbinical literature, Mysticism


What has the author Mary Ann Donovan written?

Mary Ann Donovan has written: 'Irenaeus' teaching on the unity of God, and his immediacy to the material world, in relation to Valentinian Gnosticism' -- subject(s): Gnosticism, Valentinians


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