Statements (57)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Christian_denomination
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| gptkbp:are_known_for |
their esoteric teachings
their unique cosmology their alternative creation myths |
| gptkbp:belief |
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:challenges |
traditional religious authority
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| gptkbp:declined_in |
gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_Church
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| 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
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| gptkbp:include |
gptkb:the_Gospel_of_Mary
gptkb:the_Gospel_of_Thomas |
| gptkbp:is_associated_with |
the Nag Hammadi library
|
| gptkbp:is_influenced_by |
gptkb:Platonic_philosophy
|
| gptkbp:is_often_associated_with |
gptkb:Hermeticism
gptkb:mysticism gptkb:the_New_Age_movement theosophy |
| gptkbp:is_often_compared_to |
gptkb:Catholicism
|
| gptkbp:is_often_depicted_as |
gptkb:popular_culture
|
| gptkbp:is_often_described_as |
heretical by mainstream Christianity
their anti-materialist stance |
| gptkbp:is_often_seen_in |
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:often_interpret |
the Bible allegorically
|
| gptkbp:often_reject |
the resurrection of the body
|
| gptkbp:practice |
rituals and sacraments
|
| gptkbp:view |
the material world as flawed
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Gnosticism
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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