I am not sure how many if any have recieved the e-mail concerning my involvement with "the Nazarine way", another gnostic yahoo group. The truth is that I did...
Why are there no second century Gnostic parallels to the Gospel of Thomas as strong as the hundreds to the Christian Gospels and James? Apparantly, the second...
Below is an interesting site. Many probably know of it. If you haven't seen it, check it out. http://www.jesuspolice.com/common_error.php?id=6 Peace and...
As the son of an alchemist and as being derived from Cathar's, I have been a life long gnostic. I see gnostic thought in virtually all cultures and religions....
I am excited to read all the posts.I am learning so much. I do have one question. Is everyone here getting discussions from one particular book that I don't...
Ilda-Baoth set himself to create a world of his own. Aided by his sons, he fabricated man, but this one proved a failure. It was a monster, soulless,...
Some Gnostics held that Sophia sent Christos to help humankind <http://www.experiencefestival.com/ialdabaoth> when Ialdabaoth and his forces were shutting...
I am fairly new at Gnosticism. All my knowledge comes from reading Bentley Layton's "The Gnostic Scriptures" I know that Ialdaboath, "becoming arrogant in...
" THE VOID * * * * * * * * * * * The Dimension Between Death and Resurrection (Oblivion) Betwixt the final Arkon, in the dome of melting light and the...
Hi, I don't think I mentioned on this list that the second issue of The Gnostic is available. Also, you may be interested in my Dictionary of Gnosticism. Best...
Perhaps the last and greatest symbol of all that was bright and wise in the Classic Greco/Roman Era is Hypatia of Alexandria. Not only did Hypatia break so...
Has anyone taken a look at Erhmans latest works ? I cant grasp what the guys motives are at this point he seems to be athiest or gnositc maybe. He certainly...
Welcome to the desert of the real! We continue our odyssey in daring The Gospel of Judas and the mysterious Sethians. New scholarship not only supports the...
I have been a life time gnostic. I have moderated other groups and have moved on. I hope to sit back and learn. I label myself an ancient Chrisitan in the...
Two shows for four days on two Gnostic Saints and Orthodox Decepticons: The Gnostic Paul: Although considered by many as the father of Christianity, the...
Hi Cari; could you, or any of the other denizens of this group, provide me a 'where did this come from' answer. Thanks, willy << One of the Nag Hammadi Codices...
Hello all! I have found, in my scant recent research, Albert Pike to be quite fascinating. His view of Gnosticism/religion and his involvement with Free...
For the first time in history a comprehensive lexicon on Gnostic terminology has been published. More than a dictionary, it is perennial almanac and...
Typically, I think it's safe to say that I tend to keep my faith/beliefs pertaining to is/is not a supreme being/creator/god, so on, to myself. Feels private,...
Terrie, william, PMCV, Jim, all: The wheels of thought are rolling now! :)) First, I would like to adress a comment by Terrie about the differences not being...
Just a note to add, Greg. You alluded to 'friction39; as say between Atheists and Masons as an example no doubt (so on and on,) perhaps, because of each'...
Hello, I am new to the group and very interested in Gnosticism. I am a Mason and have a strong interest in the Dead Sea Scrolls and the Qumran society as it...
Hi, Hadn't thought about the Masons in years. When I was in Job's Daughters folks always wanted me to be Chaplain but I really liked being Outer Guard, there...
I am not sure this idea is fully formed, but it has been playing in my mind for a while and writing it out sometimes helps and I am curious what others think. ...
One thing I'd like to mention regarding the Dead Sea Scrolls; a few weeks back I watched a documentary that showed a good and detailed mapping of all the caves...
Hey Terrie and David, let me just join Lady Cari in welcoming you to the group. So many of us have been so busy lately, but conversation is an important part...
Hi, I hope you don't mind my writing but I've been enjoying your Mary discussion and so I just joined your list because I have a few questions about (and some...