What is gnosticism? Find out about Gnostic history, beliefs and churches. Gnosticism is considered an ancient religion that is still practiced today.

Feb 22, 2011 - Janis Masyk-Jackson

Gnostic beliefs find a place in several religious schools of thought all over the world. Followers of Gnosticism believed in the redeeming power of divine wisdom.

Jul 29, 2009 - Subha Ekambaram

Contemporary interpretation of Gnosticism places this alternative spirituality within a political and extraterrestrial arena.

Oct 8, 2008 - Mary Desaulniers

The Gnostics claimed to have more secretive and deeper knowledge than those reading the traditional canon of Scripture.

Feb 16, 2009 - Jonathan Taylor

To the Gnostics, the Magdalene was a revered and sacred figure who had a special relationship with Christ, readily absorbing his esoteric teachings.

Feb 23, 2010 - Amy Sillup

While sometimes described as New Age, Gnostic and Pagan refer to distinct world views, and describing them can mark the differences between the New Age and the Pagan

Sep 7, 2006 - Tristram Burden

The books of His Dark Materials have elicited much critical and academic analysis; one school of thought is conspicuously missing, however: Gnosticism.

May 22, 2009 - Jerod Allen

The Gnostic religion and gospels have recently enjoyed a resurgence of interest. Learn what the Gnostic beliefs can teach us today.

Mar 21, 2007 - Laurie McLaughlin

The Gospel of Judas makes the shocking claim that Jesus commanded Judas Iscariot, the most favored and knowledgeable disciple, to hand him over to the authorities.

Feb 26, 2010 - Amy Sillup

The Gnostic Infancy Gospel of Thomas contains some very strange material that should be interpreted in light of early Christian pagan ideas.

Apr 29, 2010 - Amy Sillup

Early Christian codices were discovered in a large jar in Nag Hammadi in Upper Egypt. These texts have proven important in understanding Gnosticis

Jan 9, 2011 - Paula I. Nielson

Surrounded by controversy, the Gospel of Mary shows her confronted by both Andrew and Phillip after sharing some of Jesus' wisdom.

May 3, 2011 - Janis Masyk-Jackson

Was there a marriage between Jesus and Mary Magdalene? Proponents of this idea offer the Gospel of Philip as evidence.

Mar 22, 2011 - Janis Masyk-Jackson

An overview of the fundamental principles of the wisdom of Hermes Trismegistus.

Oct 13, 2009 - Lisbeth Cheever-Gessaman

The word heresy has been utilized to indicate sectarianism in the Acts of the Apostles.

Jun 22, 2009 - Marilynn Hughes

The word heresy was used in later Greek to denote different philosophical sects and parties.

Jul 13, 2009 - Marilynn Hughes

New Age beliefs represent a blend of ancient spiritual principles of Hinduism, Shamanism etc and the validation offered by quantum physics in a comprehensible format.

Apr 5, 2009 - Subha Ekambaram

Borrowing from other religions and beliefs freely, making up new practices, and incorporating psychology theories are all trademarks of modern Chaos Magick.

Nov 5, 2009 - Jessica Kolifrath

A brief history of what Christianity looked like during its most formative years.

May 7, 2008 - Mark L. Porter