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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.
Pistis SophiaTranslated by G.R.S. Mead [1921].
The first complete Gnostic text to be translated in the modern era. Found in Ethiopia in the 19th century.
Early Church FathersAnother historically important source of information on the Gnostics are the writings against them by the early Church Fathers.
Corpus Hermeticum
The Hymn of Jesus, Echoes from the Gnosistr. by G.R.S. Mead [1907].
Gnostic John the Baptizer
Selections from the Mandæan John-Booktr. by G.R.S. Mead [1924].
While the Mandaeans are not Christians, this text is important for the study of Gnostic beliefs.
The Book of GiantsA fragmentary Manichaean text.
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.
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