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LoC No.: 18017620
Title: The Gnôsis of the Light
Note: Reading ease score: 64.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Al Haines
Summary: "The Gnôsis of the Light" by F. Lamplugh is a translated work focusing on an ancient Gnostic text known as the "Untitled Apocalypse," and it was written in the early 20th century, specifically around the time of the book's publication in 1918. This text delves into mystical concepts and the nature of divine knowledge (Gnôsis), along with the philosophical underpinnings that shaped Gnostic beliefs from both Christian and Hellenistic perspectives. It aims to provide insights into the transformative understanding of mankind through direct engagement with the divine, inviting readers to explore profound spiritual concepts. The opening of the work presents a detailed introduction that outlines the origins and significance of the Gnostic manuscript, including its connection to early Christian theology. Lamplugh discusses the historical context of Gnosticism, emphasizing the transformative power of knowledge and spiritual awakening. He explains the key terms and concepts such as "Gnôsis" and the nature of the divine and reality itself, setting the stage for the exploration of the Gnostic text that follows. This segment serves as a guide for readers to approach the complex themes and symbolic language that will be found in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Lamplugh, F.
EBook No.: 30799
Published: Dec 29, 2009
Downloads: 276
Language: English
Subject: Gnosticism
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Doctrinal theology, God, Christology
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 18017620
Title: The Gnôsis of the Light
Note: Reading ease score: 64.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Al Haines
Summary: "The Gnôsis of the Light" by F. Lamplugh is a translated work focusing on an ancient Gnostic text known as the "Untitled Apocalypse," and it was written in the early 20th century, specifically around the time of the book's publication in 1918. This text delves into mystical concepts and the nature of divine knowledge (Gnôsis), along with the philosophical underpinnings that shaped Gnostic beliefs from both Christian and Hellenistic perspectives. It aims to provide insights into the transformative understanding of mankind through direct engagement with the divine, inviting readers to explore profound spiritual concepts. The opening of the work presents a detailed introduction that outlines the origins and significance of the Gnostic manuscript, including its connection to early Christian theology. Lamplugh discusses the historical context of Gnosticism, emphasizing the transformative power of knowledge and spiritual awakening. He explains the key terms and concepts such as "Gnôsis" and the nature of the divine and reality itself, setting the stage for the exploration of the Gnostic text that follows. This segment serves as a guide for readers to approach the complex themes and symbolic language that will be found in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Lamplugh, F.
EBook No.: 30799
Published: Dec 29, 2009
Downloads: 276
Language: English
Subject: Gnosticism
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Doctrinal theology, God, Christology
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.