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Episode 42 – Getting to Know the Gnostics

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One of the most important movements to understand the history of Christianity, especially for the second and third centuries, is that of Gnosticism.

Gnosticism is one of those things that many have heard about but few know what it really means. In this episode, we look at some of the beliefs and possible origins.

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Recommended book: No Longer Jews

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One thought on “Episode 42 – Getting to Know the Gnostics”

  1. Arthur Killings says:
    January 3, 2021 at 4:42 pm

    I deeply recommend the book Ancient Gnosticism: Traditions and Literature by Birger A. Pearson

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