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Gnosis: The Secret of Solomon's Temple Revealed

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This book is dedicated to gnostic beliefs. Chapter after Chapter of it. Only at the end does it discuss the purported secret of the temple. And then, it suggests it never existed and is only a myth !! Quite a stretch !! Unless you want a good primer on gnostic beliefs, then suggest you move on.

The description in this book, of the commonalities and universality of the experience of the systems of enlightment, is written with clarity. This is supported by a glossary that is a really useful means of finding ones bearings. I do have a quibble, on the margins, with the treatment of particular subject areas such as the Rosslyn Chapel; as always, read and make up your own mind. Overall, the original thinking in this book has much to engage both the neophyte and the specialist. I don't think it is particular to the Christian Gnostics, and for those wanting to delve into that topic a good place to start is with The Complete Idiots Guide to the Gnostic Gospels.

Once again Gardiner has written a book that will stop people in their tracks. I watched the DVD of the same name and was in awe of the imagery and music and tale. Then I read the book and I have been reading it over and over, allowing the depth to sink into my mind. There are many layers to this wonderful book and I shall not read the Bible, nor any other religious tract in the same way ever again. Beautifully written, lovely cover and nice and clear text and pictures. Nice work and worthy of a number one.

Out of the over 250 books on related subjects that I have read over the past 50 years, I believe that the author has not only accomplished an excellent job of research but more importantly, had the courage to provide information that most of the other authors would not touch-on, probably because of residual "Dark-Age Religious Pressure" emanating from their publishers.

I highly recommend this book to those students of historical truth and seekers of a deeper knowledge of wisdom.

Stephen
Gilbert, Arizona

This book explains in accurate detail the how and why of "gnosis;" the acquisition of spiritual knoweldge through direct experience, and the how and why of it being hidden from ordinary people for centuries.

Excellent!

This great book filled in many gaps in my knowledge and has really made me question some of my beliefs. True enlightenment!

I had chosen to use the famous phrase used in the movie the ten commandments to begin my comment about this book written by Phillip Gardner. I must say that I like this book. The author takes you in a tour of concepts and rituals with visual aids to express his point of the serpent cult by many ancient civilizations around the world. This historical tour will be good for someone who is trying to put together the pieces of the puzzle. Being the puzzle the ancient knowledge. I recommend this book for those of you asking for more in the wonderful world of gnosis. The back of the book has an excellent reference dictionary.

I truly enjoyed reading this cover to cover, which I can't say about all of Philip's books. Some of them come across as very encyclopedic and without flow. This one I could not put down.

This book's great reading and for me Gardiner has plopped in the missing pieces in the understanding of the message of the Bible. The ideas are solidly presented and the research is good. In some chapters there were moments of wonder. I immediately bought his other book "The Shining Ones" and that was awesome.

To be perfectly honest, I didn't have much of a background in the subject matter presented in Philip's work. However, once I went through the first few chapters, I was amazed to learn how many of my personal theories on organized religion, spirituality, energy, karma, etc; were very close to reality. This is a great book/DVD for anyone that is interested in opening their minds to alternative interpretations of mankind's place in the universe and where to find true balance within ourselves.