Statements (57)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:church
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:church
|
| gptkbp:challenges |
traditional religious authority
|
| gptkbp:emphasizes |
personal spiritual knowledge
the role of women in spirituality the importance of inner enlightenment |
| gptkbp:follows |
various texts
|
| gptkbp:have |
a diverse range of beliefs
a significant impact on religious thought various sects and groups historical roots in early Christianity a rich tradition of writings a complex relationship with Judaism a legacy that influences modern spirituality a complex theological framework a diverse array of texts and scriptures a historical presence in the early church |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Gnostic Christians
|
| gptkbp:includes |
gptkb:the_Gospel_of_Mary
gptkb:the_Gospel_of_Thomas |
| gptkbp:is_associated_with |
the Nag Hammadi library
|
| gptkbp:is_available_in |
gptkb:church
|
| gptkbp:is_influenced_by |
gptkb:Platonic_philosophy
|
| gptkbp:is_known_for |
their esoteric teachings
their unique cosmology their alternative creation myths |
| gptkbp:is_often_associated_with |
gptkb:Politician
gptkb:Hermeticism gptkb:the_New_Age_movement theosophy heretical by mainstream Christianity their anti-materialist stance |
| gptkbp:is_often_compared_to |
gptkb:church
the resurrection of the body the Bible allegorically |
| gptkbp:is_often_depicted_as |
gptkb:organization
mainstream scholars a countercultural movement a philosophical movement a precursor to modern spirituality. |
| gptkbp:is_often_used_in |
symbolism in their teachings
|
| gptkbp:is_studied_in |
religious studies
|
| gptkbp:religion |
gptkb:Gnosis
the importance of self-knowledge the concept of salvation through knowledge the concept of Sophia the idea of a transcendent God the existence of a higher reality the transformative power of knowledge a divine spark within humans multiple deities or emanations the duality of spirit and matter the idea of a divine feminine the importance of dreams and visions |
| gptkbp:training |
rituals and sacraments
|
| gptkbp:viewpoint |
the material world as flawed
|