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Overviewthe idea of Gnosis does not seem to be very different from that of the later -Mystical Theology, - -which originally meant the direct, secret, and incommunicable knowledge of God received in contemplation- (Dom John Chapman). The revelation sought for was not so much a dogmatic revelation as a revelation of the processes of -transmutation- of Rebirth, of Apotheosis or -Deification.- Its aim was dynamic rather than static. But while the followers of the Gnosis, both Christian and Hellenistic, would have agreed that the direct knowledge of God is incommunicable to others, they undoubtedly seem to have held that there were what may be described as intermediate or preparatory processes or energisings which could be communicated: (1) by initiation into a holy community; (2) by a duly qualified master; (3) under the veils of symbols and sacraments. Full Product DetailsAuthor: F LamplughPublisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform Imprint: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform Dimensions: Width: 21.60cm , Height: 0.50cm , Length: 27.90cm Weight: 0.254kg ISBN: 9781479135028ISBN 10: 147913502 Pages: 100 Publication Date: 16 August 2012 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |