Associations to the word «Gnosticism»

Wiktionary

GNOSTICISM, noun. A wide variety of Jewish and early Christian sects having an interest in gnosis, or divine knowledge and generally holding the belief that there is a god greater than the Demiurge, or the creator of the world.

Dictionary definition

GNOSTICISM, noun. A religious orientation advocating gnosis as the way to release a person's spiritual element; considered heresy by Christian churches.

Wise words

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