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What is Gnosticism?
Many visitors to the Archive have requested some basic introductory material explaining Gnosticism. To meet this need we offer a these "places to start": two short articles, The Gnostic World View: A Brief Summary of Gnosticism and What is a Gnostic?; and two audio lecture on Gnosticism and its Legacy and the Gnostic concept of Christ: The Misunderstood Redeemer. Blessings on your journey!
The Gnostic Viewpoint: Essays on Contemporary Gnosticism
The Gnostic Viewpoint section offers a series of short articles examining Gnosis from a modern perspective selected from past volumes of Gnosis: A Journal of Western Inner Experience. These essays offer an excellent introduction to the wide scope of modern Gnostic interests. A sample of some of the titles: Valentinus: A Gnostic for All Seasons -- What is a Gnostic? -- The Gnosis of the Eucharist -- Hermes and Hermeticism Throughout the Ages -- and many others.
Genesis and Gnosis
The popular PBS television special "Genesis: A Living Conversation", hosted by Bill Moyers, directed wide attention to the many interpretations of the Book of Genesis. One of the vital readings of Genesis -- the Gnostic reading -- was, however, completely ignored. Explore this balancing perspective in The Genesis Factor, an essay by Dr. Stephan Hoeller.
Lectures from the Gnostic Society
Using RealAudio, join in listening to lectures selected from the archives of the Gnostic Society's famous "Friday Lecture Series". For decades these lectures have been an invaluable resource -- now you can attend them here on the Web. A large library of lectures is online; the new current featured lecture is:
Apocalypse and Armageddon have provided the universal outline for "end-time scenarios", past and present. In this lecture, Dr. Hoeller considers the psychological and spiritual roots of our ever-present fascination with "end-times".
The Gnosis Archive Index
You can search the entire Gnosis Archive for keywords and subjects using our index. Also check our index of links and sources dealing with Gnosis and Gnosticism, Jungian Psychology, Hermeticism, Kabbalah and much more.
Gnostic Studies on the Web
This section contains a wide selection of current Sites and Documents dealing with Gnosticism, ancient and modern, available on the Web.
Ecclesia Gnostica
A selection of thoughts and writings from the Ecclesia Gnostica, as well as a schedule of services for the parishes in Los Angeles, Portland and Salt Lake City.
The Gnostic Society
MeditationsThe Gnosis Archive is maintained in association with The Gnostic Society. Visit for more information, including the current "Friday Lecture Series" schedule.
There is now also a Gnostic Society branch in Seattle, Portland and in Salt Lake City! Visit The Gnostic Society of Seattle, The Portland Gnostic Society, or The Wasatch Gnostic Society(in SLC) for information on their upcoming local events. If you are in Europe, you may wish to contact the Oslo Gnostic Center about current activities.
Take a moment to reflect on a brief meditation and readings from the Gnostic scriptures, selected from this week's Gnostic liturgy.
The Gnostic Society Library
Visit the Gnostic Society Library, a comprehensive library of Gnostic scriptures -- including the Nag Hammadi Library -- as well as a large selection of writings and documents relating to the study of Gnosticism. For more in-depth reading suggestions visit the Gnostic Society Bookstore -- featuring the best current works on Gnosis and Gnosticism, introductory and advanced texts, along with brief reviews of recommended books. And of course just "surfing" The Gnosis Archive will lead to a wealth of information. .
New in the Bookstore
There has long been need for a comprehensive introductory guide to the Gnostic tradition. We are happy to announce the arrival of just such a book: Gnosticism: New Light on the Ancient Tradition of Inner Knowing by Stephan A. Hoeller, published by Quest Books.
Author of The Gnostic Gospels, Elaine Pagels info
recently featured interview with Dr. Hoeller -- click here to read the interview.
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