The Gnostics

GPTKB entity

Statements (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:church
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:David_Brakke
gptkbp:art_movement gptkb:church
gptkbp:cultural_practices gptkb:baptism
gptkbp:discovered_by hidden truths
a divine spark in humans
gptkbp:discusses gptkb:early_Church_Fathers
gptkbp:emphasizes personal spiritual knowledge
gptkbp:faction the Valentinians
gptkbp:has_impact_on gptkb:philosopher
gptkbp:historical_debate the nature of Christ
gptkbp:historical_significance self-knowledge
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Gnostics
gptkbp:influenced_by Hellenistic philosophy
Eastern religions
gptkbp:is_a_testament_to knowledge of the divine
gptkbp:is_active_in the early centuries of Christianity
gptkbp:is_associated_with dualism
mystical experiences
gptkbp:is_available_in the material world
gptkbp:is_criticized_for gptkb:orthodox_Christianity
mainstream Christianity
gptkbp:is_different_from the creation story
gptkbp:is_known_for ritualistic practices
mystical practices
secret teachings
a rich symbolic language
various sects and schools
gptkbp:is_often_depicted_as gptkb:poet
mystics
philosophers.
gptkbp:is_part_of the early Christian milieu
gptkbp:is_sought_after_by spiritual enlightenment
the nature of God
gptkbp:is_worshipped_by transcendent
immanent and transcendent
not the creator of the material world
gptkbp:label heretics
gptkbp:literary_devices mythological narratives
gptkbp:material flawed
gptkbp:performed_by esoteric knowledge
gptkbp:powers the mind
gptkbp:relationship gptkb:mosque
gptkbp:religion multiple deities
gnosis
gptkbp:symbol the serpent
gptkbp:symbolism gptkb:church
gptkbp:text gptkb:the_Apocryphon_of_John
gptkb:the_Gospel_of_Thomas
gptkbp:tradition gptkb:Politician
gptkbp:universe aeons
gptkbp:was_a_proponent_of reincarnation