Il libro della luce. Miti, storia e attualità dello gnosticismo

I wanted to like this book, I really did. Hoeller explains at the beginning that this will not be a book for "experts" or theologians; instead it is a book for the educated, intelligent, but not professional individual. I understand that the book is not a work of academic scholarship, but throughout Leggi tutto

Gera knyga pirmai pažinčiai su gnosticizmu.

Dr Hoeller explains the basic tennets of the modern Gnostic movement with reference to the historical Gnostics. Much of what is known about Gnosticism is through stories, myths, and criticism which can make explaining the tradition a bit difficult. In a nation founded on Orthodox Christian beliefs,

By no means is this a book for theologians. Neither do you have to be of a 'religious' disposition to find this book insightful. A fantastic introduction to this, often misunderstood, sect of Christianity. It provides information on theological origins, its evolution throughout the changes in histor Leggi tutto

A thorough introduction to the history and thought of Gnosticism. Well written and easily read, Hoeller’s book explores the major mythological teachings of the ancient wisdom tradition, the Gnostic Christ, Sophia, and a historical overview of Gnostic movements (Manichaeans, Mandeans, Cathers). But t Leggi tutto

This book is an indispensable introduction to the subject of Gnosticism--its history, and principles. The book is concise and sympathetic presentation of the teachings and spiritual ambience of the Gnostic tradition. The author states in the introduction that the book is not really a work of academi Leggi tutto

Now I know a lot more about these mystic Christians whose beliefs the early church fathers found so upsetting. One does not find salvation through faith said the Gnostics, but through the knowledge of one’s true identity, the knowledge that one is a divine spark separated from the cosmic consciousne Leggi tutto

You may resignate or not with Gnosticism, but this book is as clear as it can be about it. I didn't feel any proselytizing attitude, on the contrary; a very honest exposition of this spiritual path that removes many of the prejudices we may have about it.