Statements (236)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Gnosticism
gptkb:Gospel gptkb:Christianity gptkb:social_movements |
| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:mysticism
gptkb:philosophy gptkb:spirituality |
| gptkbp:belief |
gptkb:Gnosis
divine spark divine spark in humans knowledge leads to salvation material world is flawed Divine spark in humans Secret knowledge (gnosis) material world as flawed |
| gptkbp:challenges |
gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_Church
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| gptkbp:characterized_by |
esoteric knowledge
dualism |
| gptkbp:contains |
gptkb:Gnosticism
Mythological elements Philosophical ideas |
| gptkbp:criticism |
gptkb:orthodox_Christianity
gptkb:Judaism gptkb:Islam |
| gptkbp:decline |
5th century CE
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| gptkbp:declined_in |
gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_Church
5th century CE |
| gptkbp:discovered_by |
gptkb:Nag_Hammadi_library
|
| gptkbp:discusses |
gptkb:Salvation
The nature of God The creation of the world The role of Jesus |
| gptkbp:emphasizes |
Personal spiritual experience
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| gptkbp:explores |
Secret knowledge
|
| gptkbp:faction |
gptkb:Sethianism
gptkb:Mandeism gptkb:Valentinianism Basilideanism |
| gptkbp:has |
Sacred texts
A complex cosmology A diverse theology A focus on inner knowledge A focus on the afterlife A focus on the divine feminine A historical presence in the early church A legacy in contemporary spirituality A rich mythological framework A tradition of mystical writings |
| gptkbp:has_artwork |
gptkb:Hermes_Trismegistus
gptkb:Simon_Magus gptkb:Basilides gptkb:Marcion gptkb:Valentinus |
| gptkbp:has_feature |
gptkb:The_Demiurge
Dualism Divine spark |
| gptkbp:has_influence_on |
gptkb:New_Age_movements
gptkb:New_Age_spirituality gptkb:occultism esoteric traditions modern spirituality theosophy Contemporary esotericism |
| gptkbp:has_interest |
gptkb:art
gptkb:Fiction gptkb:popular_culture gptkb:music gptkb:film scholarly studies |
| gptkbp:has_method |
gptkb:prayer
gptkb:rituals meditation initiation rites Rituals and initiations |
| gptkbp:has_symbol |
The serpent
The pleroma The tree of knowledge |
| gptkbp:historical_interpretation |
Various theologians
Modern scholars Gnostic scholars Bible allegorically |
| gptkbp:historical_period |
2nd century CE
4th century CE 3rd century CE |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Gnosticism
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| gptkbp:includes |
gptkb:The_Gospel_of_Mary
gptkb:The_Gospel_of_Philip gptkb:The_Gospel_of_Thomas Various sects |
| gptkbp:includes_belief |
reincarnation
knowledge as salvation |
| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:Hermeticism
gptkb:mysticism gptkb:Kabbalah gptkb:New_Age_spirituality |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
Hellenistic philosophy
|
| gptkbp:influences |
gptkb:mysticism
|
| gptkbp:is_analyzed_in |
Literary criticism
|
| gptkbp:is_associated_with |
gptkb:Gnosticism
gptkb:Theosophy Early Christianity Esoteric traditions mystical experiences Mystical experiences heretical views alternative spirituality Early Christian sects |
| gptkbp:is_characterized_by |
Mythological narratives
Dualism Secret teachings Rejection of materialism The role of the divine feminine The quest for gnosis Emphasis on personal experience Salvation through knowledge The importance of myth A focus on the inner self A non-literal interpretation of scripture A rejection of materialism The use of allegory Alternative creation stories Focus on inner knowledge Reinterpretation of Christian texts The belief in a transcendent reality The belief in multiple deities The concept of Sophia The emphasis on spiritual rebirth The idea of the true God The rejection of the Old Testament God |
| gptkbp:is_cited_in |
Philosophical discussions
|
| gptkbp:is_connected_to |
gptkb:Hermeticism
gptkb:Neoplatonism |
| gptkbp:is_considered_as |
gptkb:Heterodox_Christianity
Esoteric tradition A source of spiritual insight A challenge to traditional beliefs A reflection of early Christian diversity |
| gptkbp:is_considered_by |
gptkb:scholars
Some Christians as heretical |
| gptkbp:is_criticized_for |
gptkb:philosopher
gptkb:church gptkb:Christian_theology mainstream religions |
| gptkbp:is_debated_in |
Academic circles
|
| gptkbp:is_discussed_in |
Religious forums
|
| gptkbp:is_divided_into |
various sects
|
| gptkbp:is_documented_in |
gptkb:Nag_Hammadi_library
|
| gptkbp:is_examined_in |
Historical context
Theological debates |
| gptkbp:is_explored_in |
gptkb:Documentaries
Academic research Philosophical texts Literature and art Comparative religion studies Modern scholarship |
| gptkbp:is_influenced_by |
gptkb:mysticism
gptkb:Platonic_philosophy Hellenistic philosophy |
| gptkbp:is_known_for |
The concept of the Demiurge
The concept of the true self Alternative interpretations of Jesus The emphasis on personal revelation The idea of salvation through knowledge |
| gptkbp:is_often_associated_with |
gptkb:New_Age_movements
gptkb:mysticism gptkb:alchemy gptkb:The_Nag_Hammadi_library The search for truth The exploration of consciousness The quest for self-knowledge |
| gptkbp:is_often_compared_to |
gptkb:Jewish_Christianity
gptkb:Catholicism Fundamentalism |
| gptkbp:is_often_discussed_in |
Philosophical contexts
The context of religious pluralism |
| gptkbp:is_often_seen_in |
A philosophical movement
A spiritual path A challenge to dogma A form of spiritual rebellion A heretical movement A mystical tradition. A precursor to modern spirituality Heterodox |
| gptkbp:is_opposed_by |
gptkb:orthodox_Christianity
gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_Church |
| gptkbp:is_part_of |
gptkb:Gnosticism
gptkb:Christian_apocrypha gptkb:The_New_Testament_apocrypha gptkb:The_Nag_Hammadi_library Religious history The broader Gnostic tradition The study of early texts. |
| gptkbp:is_practiced_in |
gptkb:Gnostic_Christians
Esoteric knowledge Rituals and sacraments |
| gptkbp:is_referenced_in |
Modern literature
|
| gptkbp:is_regarded_as |
Non-canonical scripture
|
| gptkbp:is_related_to |
gptkb:Manichaeism
gptkb:Hermeticism |
| gptkbp:is_sought_after_by |
Spiritual enlightenment
|
| gptkbp:is_studied_in |
gptkb:Christian_theology
Religious studies History of Christianity religious studies history of religion |
| gptkbp:is_used_in |
Spiritual practices
|
| gptkbp:key_figures |
gptkb:Sethian_Gnostics
gptkb:Manichaeism gptkb:Basilides gptkb:Marcion gptkb:Valentinus |
| gptkbp:origin |
early Christianity
|
| gptkbp:originated_in |
Early Christianity
|
| gptkbp:philosophy |
gptkb:mysticism
Spiritual enlightenment spiritual enlightenment Anti-materialism anti-materialism |
| gptkbp:preserved_by |
Ancient manuscripts
|
| gptkbp:published_by |
Various collections
|
| gptkbp:reflects |
Gnostic beliefs
|
| gptkbp:revived_in |
gptkb:19th_century
|
| gptkbp:text |
gptkb:The_Pistis_Sophia
gptkb:Nag_Hammadi_library gptkb:Apocryphon_of_John gptkb:The_Apocryphon_of_John gptkb:The_Gospel_of_Mary gptkb:Gospel_of_Mary gptkb:Gospel_of_Thomas gptkb:Pistis_Sophia gptkb:The_Gospel_of_Thomas |
| gptkbp:translated_into |
Various scholars
|
| gptkbp:view |
Material world as flawed
|
| gptkbp:written_in |
gptkb:Coptic
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Philip_K._Dick
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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