Book Review: Gnosticism New Light on the Ancient Tradition of Inner Knowing
Gnosticism
New Light on the Ancient Tradition of Inner Knowing
By Stephan A. Hoeller
This book does a good job of explaining the basic teachings of Gnosticism and the differences in various schools. Hoeller explains how the Gnostic view of the divine and the world differs from conventional Christianity. He explains the concept of the Demiurge as the creator of the material universe versus the true God of Jesus who created the spiritual realms. He explains the significance of Sophia, the Gnostic goddess that symbolizes wisdom.
He includes brief biographies of the leaders of some of the better known Gnostic groups and schools from early Christianity. He also covers how Gnosticism has influenced many great minds including Blake, Voltaire, Yeats and Jung. He also takes a look at the growing interest in Gnosticism and how it may guide us into the future. It has a four star rating on Amazon.
New Light on the Ancient Tradition of Inner Knowing
By Stephan A. Hoeller
This book does a good job of explaining the basic teachings of Gnosticism and the differences in various schools. Hoeller explains how the Gnostic view of the divine and the world differs from conventional Christianity. He explains the concept of the Demiurge as the creator of the material universe versus the true God of Jesus who created the spiritual realms. He explains the significance of Sophia, the Gnostic goddess that symbolizes wisdom.
He includes brief biographies of the leaders of some of the better known Gnostic groups and schools from early Christianity. He also covers how Gnosticism has influenced many great minds including Blake, Voltaire, Yeats and Jung. He also takes a look at the growing interest in Gnosticism and how it may guide us into the future. It has a four star rating on Amazon.
Posted by Reverend Harold Boulette at 11/11/2010 5:30 AM 
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