Gnostics or anyone interested in Gnosticism

[Keith P]

I've been heavily engrossed in this stuff for some time now. I'm just wondering if anyone on this board shares an interest in Gnostic ideals.

For those unfamiliar with what I mention, I'll point you in the right direction.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gnostic

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I also recommend the work of Pagels, Freke and Gandy.

 

[Grievous Angel]

I'm not so far off, less into the straight Christian gnosticism (though that's OK) and more into generalised gnostic paganism.You might be interested in the mega interview with Synesis / James Butler on my blog which talks about Valentinian gnosticism and lots of other interesting related subjects. It's here.

 

[Omaar]

I just spotted an interesting book in my Library on gnosticism on the silk route, I had no idea they had an influence on/ were influenced by east asian religious/philosophical ideas. Can find title if you're interested.

 

[Keith P]

I'm not so far off, less into the straight Christian gnosticism (though that's OK) and more into generalised gnostic paganism.You might be interested in the mega interview with Synesis / James Butler on my blog which talks about Valentinian gnosticism and lots of other interesting related subjects. It's here.

I haven't ventured very far from Gnostic Christianity either, although I find that ideals in Buddhism I subscribe to are interchangeable with those of Gnosticism.

Here's a good discussion on Gnosticism I found on BBC

http://altreligion.about.com/gi/dyn...egodeath.com/GnosticismFrekeGoodacreGreen.htm

 

[arcaNa]

btw, in what way does the new/recent translation of the Nag Hammadi texts differ from the "old" version(s)?

 

[Keith P]

btw, in what way does the new/recent translation of the Nag Hammadi texts differ from the "old" version(s)?

Don't really follow. Are you referring to the Gnostic bible?