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a_theist
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| Posted 4/11/2003 6:25 AM (GMT -6) |   | I am in no way entertaining the idea of Gnosticism, but I've come across a lady in another community (live journal) that calls herself a "Renewal Gnostic"
I was wonddering what is so appealing about Gnosticism from mainstream Christianity that would get this person to accept the teachings of the gnosis and its weird theological slant on who Paul and Jesus were?
Also, one of her essays in the link above talks about how the gospels could've been written in Midrash...is that possible?
This question was brought about from a reply to her where I said I would rather someone remain and atheist than come to God by the way of gnosis. Was I wrong in doing so?
Peace,
Paul
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a_theist
"Thy will be done."
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| Posted 4/11/2003 6:28 AM (GMT -6) | | Also....
Does anyone have some really good recommendations for books against the Gnostic teachings? I mean stuff that would make--for example--elaine Pagels work (she seems pro-gnostic, so I used her as an example) look unprofessional.
Thanks,
Paul
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SeanG
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| Posted 4/11/2003 2:08 PM (GMT -6) | | The largest study I am personally aware of is by professor Edwin Yamauchi, and it is called Pre-Christian Gnosticism. It is out of print, Amazon has it used starting at $200. I hope he updates it and the publisher puts out a new edition. Dr. Yamauchi is also the “man” when it comes to Mithraicism, great chapter in his book Persia and the Bible.Yamauchi argues that there is very little evidence for a “pre-Christian” Gnosticism, and that Gnosticism does not bloom until the fertile soil of Christianity is present. The Historical Jesus: Ancient Evidence for the Life of Christ, by Gary Habermas, deals somewhat with Pagels.
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