Description and explanation covers gnostic doctrine and its central beliefs.
Contains an overview of Gnostic beliefs, along with a collection of texts by prominent figures in the history of Gnosticism.
Provides comparisons between Jungian psychology and gnostic beliefs. From the Institute on Religion and Public Life.
Bette Stockbauer's study of early Gnostic Christianity profiles the movement's leaders and the social climate that shaped its expression.
Library contains primary texts about the gnostic tradition. Also has audio files of lectures.
Provides an overview of the Nag Hammadi texts broken down by theme, including texts dealing with liturgy, creative mythology, the feminine, and redemption.
Chronicles the rise of Christian Gnosticism in the 2nd century, profiles the major Gnostic theosophists and reveals their respective beliefs.
Outlines the history of the philosophical and religious movement from the 1st through the 6th centuries AD. Details Gnosticism's modern revival.
Defines the term Gnosticism as the doctrine of salvation by knowledge. Chronicles the history of the Gnostic movement in the early Church.
Details the origins, history, doctrines, symbols and adherents of the esoteric theology that posed a threat to the early Christian church.
Highlights the origins, history and beliefs of Gnosticism. Provides information on the contemporary Gnostic religion, Manichaeism.
Describes the philosophical and religious movement of the late Hellenistic and early Christian periods.
Provides a basic overview of the religious and philosophical movement as well as a more scholarly study of its origins, sects and history.
Contains a profile of the history and beliefs of Gnosticism. Provides access to related sites and offers a comprehensive bibliography.
Short article highlights the differences between Gnostic beliefs and the orthodox views of the early Christian church.
Douglas Groothuis provides this multi-chapter study of Gnostic texts to gain a greater understanding of the Gnostic Jesus.
Handy outline lists the basic differences between Gnostic principles and those of orthodox Christianity.
Outlines the basic heretical doctrines found in Gnosticism. Profiles the heretical figures Simon Magus, Carpocrates and Valentine the Egyptian.
Provides history and explains some of the aspects of gnostic thought.
Read about this second-century religion and learn how it differs from Christian theology.