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Gnosticism by Stephan A Hoeller
Gnosticism developed alongside Judeo-Christianity over two thousand years ago, but with an important difference: It emphasizes, not faith, but direct perception of God--Gnosticism being derived from the Greek word gnosis, meaning "knowledge." Given the controversial premise that one can know God directly, the history of Gnosticism is an unfolding drama of passion, political intrigue, martyrdom, and mystery. Dr. Hoeller traces this fascinating story throughout time and shows how Gnosticism has inspired such great thinkers as Voltaire, Blake, Yeats, Hesse, Melville, and Jung.
Stephan A., Ph.D. Hoeller, who was born in Hungary, speaks about Western inner traditions at the Los Angeles Gnostic Society on a regular basis, with a focus on Jungian psychology and Gnostic wisdom. He is the author of Jung and the Lost Gospels: Insights into the Dead Sea Scrolls and the Nag Hammadi Library, as well as The Gnostic Jung and the Seven Sermons to the Dead.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780835608169 |
| ISBN 10 | 0835608166 |
| Title | Gnosticism |
| Author | Stephan A Hoeller |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Quest Books,U.S. |
| Year published | 2002-07-01 |
| Number of pages | 272 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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