Biblical Gnosis

Author : Ferdinand Christian Baur
Publisher : James Clarke & Company
Page : 511 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2023-01-26
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780227178072

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Christian Gnosis by Ferdinand Christian Baur Pdf

Ferdinand Christian Baur's Die Christliche Gnosis, first published in 1835, is considered by many to be the most important book on Gnosticism published in the nineteenth century and is a pivotal work within Baur's canon. Baur's unique thesis of a link between ancient and modern religious philosophy, as well as his conception of Gnosticism - developed through dialogues with his predecessors and contemporaries - consolidate Christian Gnosis as an important contribution to Christian theology. In this seminal work, written over a hundred years before the manuscript discovery at Nag Hammadi, Baur classifies the gnostic systems in terms of how they conceive the relationship of Christianity to Judaism and paganism, describing them in detail. He then goes on to describe the criticism of and reaction to gnosis in church history, before contending with the modern religious philosophy of his time, discussing Boehme, Schelling, Schleiermacher and Hegel. Christian Gnosis is Baur's first great religio-historical study, and Robert Brown's masterful translation ensures the work is as impactful today as it was on its first publication.

Author : C. W. Leadbeater
Publisher : Quest Books
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2012-12-13
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780835630290

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Christian Gnosis by C. W. Leadbeater Pdf

Then shall the candidate be bound upon the wooden cross . . . After the third day he shall be brought back from the dead and carried up to heaven to be on the right hand of Him from whom he came. Surprisingly, these lines are from an Egyptian initiation ritual thousands of years before the Christian drama. Linking the two is just one fascinating element in this profound introduction to esoteric Christianity, as timely today as when it was first published in 1920. Famed clairvoyant Charles Webster Leadbeater was a bishop of the Liberal Catholic Church, which preserves the sacraments while interpreting the scriptures with maximum freedom. He quotes St. Augustine himself saying that what we now call Christianity emerged at the very beginning of humanity as the one true religion. To access its transformative force, Leadbeater returns to original teachings and decodes its story symbolically as a guide for direct knowledge (Gr: gnosis) of the Divine. “As Christ had the Godhead behind Him, so have we the same power, although not yet unfolded as fully,” he says. “Nevertheless, it is only a question of development, and that development is certain.” With the authority of a scientist and a mystic, he addresses such topics as the birth of Christ in the heart; God’s utter love; divine grace; angelic help; the true meaning of salvation; and reincarnation and the evolution of the soul.

Author : Willis Barnstone,Marvin W. Meyer
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Page : 874 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781590301999

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The Gnostic Bible by Willis Barnstone,Marvin W. Meyer Pdf

The most comprehensive collection of gnostic literature ever published, this volume is the result of a unique collaboration between a renowned poet-translator and a leading scholar of early Christian texts.

Author : Christian Gnosis
Publisher : Book Shed
Page : 78 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2014-12-21
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0990606171

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Biblical Gnosis by Christian Gnosis Pdf

True belief is the great human power. Unfortunately, believing in such ability is rather difficult, especially in a world of skeptics. Scientific knowledge, or Gnosis, regarding our transcendent nature helps facilitate such faith. This book is meant for the open-minded seeking a new paradigm. Topics include: The Bible: An understanding of Jesus, God, heaven, eternal life, love, faith, sin, death, creation, the fall of humankind, astrological references, The Passover, The Son of Man, and more. Philosophy: Plato, Socrates, Aristophanes, Zen, Alan Watts, Henry David Thoreau Body Science: Skin melanin and the new paradigm for human metabolism Divine Sexuality: Soul Mate, Divine Union Neuroscience: EEG brain waves, neuroanatomy, neurotransmitters, Divine memory, deja vu, the pineal gland Nature: earth-human synchrony, the magic mushroom Metaphysics: the eternal present moment, the 4th dimension, light, matter, vibration, energy Scientific Figures: Albert Einstein, Nikola Tesla, (a new understanding of) Charles Darwin The Gnostic Gospels

Author : Wolfgang Smith
Publisher : Angelico Press
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2009-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 159731093X

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Christian Gnosis by Wolfgang Smith Pdf

Basing himself principally upon the teachings of Saint Paul and the Clementine Stromata, the author begins the present treatise by distinguishing the idea of gnosis in nascent Christianity from its Gnostic counterfeit. He then considers the implications of authentic gnosis for cosmology, a question that connects intimately with his earlier studies, notably his ground-breaking work regarding the interpretation of quantum theory. The same considerations, however, which invalidate naive cosmology, have bearing on the theological notion of creatio ex nihilo as well; it is this crucial recognition that leads the author to consider alternative formulations within the Judeo-Christian tradition: from Christian Kabbalah to Jacob Boehme and Meister Eckhart. What emerges are the outlines of a Trinitarian nondualism definitive of Christian gnosis. Wolfgang Smith broaches a vast range of subjects with a mastery that bespeaks an immense culture. --Jean Borella Here is that rare person who is equally at home with Eckhart and Einstein, Heraclitus and Heisenberg! --Harry Oldmeadow Wolfgang Smith is as important a thinker as our times boast. --Huston Smith After graduating from Cornell University at age eighteen with majors in physics, mathematics and philosophy, Wolfgang Smith took an M.S. from Purdue, following which he spent three years at Bell Aircraft Corporation as an aerodynamicist. During this period he gained recognition for his pioneering papers on the effect of diffusion fields, which provided a theoretical solution to the so-called re-entry problem for space flight. After receiving a Ph.D. in mathematics from Columbia University, Dr. Smith pursued a professorial career in that field. Soon however his center of interest shifted from the pursuit of science to the critique of scientism and the rediscovery of metaphysics as a theological discipline. He has authored six books and numerous articles, and is today widely recognized as a leading authority in these twin fields."

Author : James McConkey Robinson
Publisher : Brill Archive
Page : 516 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Gnostic literature
ISBN : 9004071857

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The Nag Hammadi Library in English by James McConkey Robinson Pdf

Author : Christoph Markschies
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2003-07-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0567089444

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Gnosis by Christoph Markschies Pdf

This introduction to Gnosis by Christoph Markschies combines great clarity with immense learning.In his Introduction Markschies defines the term Gnosis and its relationship to 'Gnosticism', indicating why Gnosis is preferable and sketches out the main problems. He then treats the sources, both those in the church fathers and heresiologists, and the more recent Nag Hammadi finds. He goes on to discuss early forms of 'Gnosis' in antiquity, Jewish and Christian (New Testament) and the early Gnostics; the main representatives of Gnosis, especially Valentinus and Marcion; Manichaeism as the culmination and end-point of Gnosis; ancient communities of 'Gnostics'; and finally 'Gnosis' in antiquity and the present.There is a useful chronological table and an excellent select bibliography.

Author : William Kingsland
Publisher : Book Tree
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1585090476

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The Gnosis by William Kingsland Pdf

Goes back to the initial teachings that were used in the creation of the Christian religion and demonstrates that they were actually derived from the Gnosis, or Ancient Wisdom. Gnosis is a Greek word meaning knowledge, or to know. In the early Church those who were mystics, or Gnostics, were rejected and considered heretics. What makes this book so important is that it identifies certain mystical teachings from early times as rightfully belonging in the Church. According to Kingsland, this is the real Christian message as originally understood by the Gospel writers.

Author : Hermann Olshausen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 634 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1858
Category : Bible
ISBN : UIUC:30112114870279

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Biblical Commentary on the New Testament by Hermann Olshausen Pdf

Author : Alastair Logan,Alexander J. M. Wedderburn
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 277 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2015-01-29
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781474230438

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The New Testament and Gnosis by Alastair Logan,Alexander J. M. Wedderburn Pdf

Important essays on Gnosis and Gnosticism. Contributors include Rudolph, Pagels, Grant, and Barrett.

Author : Bentley Layton,David Brakke,John Collins
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 761 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2021-07-06
Category : Gnosticism
ISBN : 9780300208542

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The Gnostic Scriptures, Second Edition by Bentley Layton,David Brakke,John Collins Pdf

A collection of extra-biblical scriptures written by the gnostics, updated with three ancient texts including the recently discovered Gospel of Judas This definitive introduction to the gnostic scriptures provides a crucial look at the theology, religious atmosphere, and literary traditions of ancient Christianity and Hellenistic Judaism. It provides authoritative translations of ancient texts from Greek, Latin, and Coptic, with introductions, bibliographies, and annotations. The texts are organized to reflect the history of gnosticism in the second through fourth centuries CE. This second edition provides updates throughout and adds three new ancient texts, including the recently discovered Gospel of Judas.

Author : F. C. Burkitt
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 169 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2012-01-12
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 9781107631380

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Church and Gnosis by F. C. Burkitt Pdf

This 1932 book contains five lectures delivered about the relationship between Church doctrine and Gnostic thought by F. C. Burkitt.

Author : Leslie Houlden,Antone Minard
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 756 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2015-06-23
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781610698047

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Jesus in History, Legend, Scripture, and Tradition [2 volumes] by Leslie Houlden,Antone Minard Pdf

This multifaceted work contextualizes Jesus in religion and culture by bringing together articles on folklore, history, literature, philosophy, popular culture, and theology. Many books have been written about Jesus, but this two-volume work takes a different approach than most. What sets it apart is that it emphasizes Jesus' lasting impact on world history and his legacy in the imagination over 2,000 years. Written as an introduction, the encyclopedia is equally suitable for Christians who wish to better understand the history and philosophy of their religion and for non-Christians who wish to grasp Christianity in its historical and social contexts. Alphabetically arranged entries cover representations of Jesus in the bible and the writings of key theologians, examining the essentials of philosophical and religious views across history. The set also includes hundreds of entries that reflect on the role Jesus has played in popular culture and contemporary vernacular religion—perspectives that are not usually placed alongside theology. Through the encyclopedia, students will see how artists, writers, philosophers, church figures, and others have imagined Jesus and been influenced by their perceptions of him. At the same time, primary documents will encourage students to compare and contrast ideas and evaluate arguments that have arisen over 20 centuries.

Author : Robert Haardt
Publisher : Brill Archive
Page : 440 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 1971
Category : Gnosticism
ISBN : 9004069739

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Gnosis by Robert Haardt Pdf

An anthology of gnostic writings.

Author : Edwin M. Yamauchi
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2003-10-14
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781592443963

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Pre-Christian Gnosticism by Edwin M. Yamauchi Pdf

One of the most important issues facing New Testament scholarship today is the issue of Gnosticism. So wrote the author in 1973 in the first edition. With the publication since then of the entire Nag Hammadi library, this observation has become even more incisive. Was there a pre-Christian Gnosticism? Did Gnosticism directly or indirectly influence nascent Christianity? Many modern scholars argue that Gnosticism preceded the emergence of New Testament Christianity and constituted the raw material from which the apostles formed their message about Jesus. The author here analyzes the evidence used to support this thesis. He notes a series of methodological fallacies in the use of this evidence and concludes that clearly Gnostic materials are late and pre-Christian materials are not clearly Gnostic. A new chapter in this paperback edition brings the discussion up to date.