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Gnosticism |
This page indexes resources about Gnosticism and other related belief systems at sacred-texts.
Fragments of a Faith Forgotten
by G.R.S. Mead [1900]
An indispensable and comprehensive sourcebook about the Gnostics.
The Gnostics and Their Remains
by Charles William King [1887]
King's pioneering summary of what was known about the Gnostics
prior to the Nag Hammadi discoveries.
Translated by G.R.S. Mead [1921].
This text, which was found in Ethiopia in the 19th century, was the first complete Gnostic text to be translated in the modern era.
Early Church Fathers
Another historically important source of information on the Gnostics is writings against them by the early Church Fathers, which are included among the documents here.
Corpus Hermeticum
The Hymn of Jesus, Echoes from the Gnosis Translated by G.R.S. Mead [1907].
Gnostic John the Baptizer Selections from the Mandæan John-Book, G.R.S. Mead trans. [1924].
Note: While the Mandaeans are not Christians, this text is important for the study of Gnostic beliefs -- editor.
The Book of Giants A fragmentary Manichaean text.
These are fragmentary non-canonical Gospels which show Gnostic influence.
The Gospel of Thomas [ca 200 A.D.]
Excerpts from the Gospel of Mary
This fragment, of disputed authenticity, puts the relationship
between Mary Magdalen, Jesus and the Apostles in a radically
different perspective than traditional beliefs.