Gnosticism

This digital publication is provided to active members of Oregon Friends of Jung in accordance with OFJ's Fair Use Policy here. eBook in ePub format; no pagination; appendices, illustrations, bibliographic references, and an index. Publisher Permissions: Print/Save 100 pages; Copy/Paste Allowed Available for download: Yes Contents: List of Illustrations Preface 1. Light from beyond the veil 2. The gnostic worldview 3. A creative view of creation: Genesis revisited 4. Sophia: Gnostic archetype of feminine wisdom 5. The gnostic Christ: Savior or liberator? 6. The mystery of iniquity: The gnostic view of evil 7. Liberating mysteries: Gnostic initiatory sacraments 8. From Samaria to Alexandria: Some early gnostic teachers 9. Visionaries and prophets: The great masters of gnosis 10. Gnostic religions: Mandaeans, Manichaeans, and Cathars 11. The heritage of gnosticism: Gnostic revivals 12. Gnosticism west and east: Will the real Gnostic please stand up? 13. Gnostic literature: Myth, truth, and narrative 14. Gnosticism and postmodern thought Epilogue: From daylight to midnight sun Appendix A: A gnostic reading list Appendix B: A brief gnostic glossary Bibliography