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Twenty-two centuries ago in Alexandria, a sect of philosopher-poets fashioned a myth the strands of which weave through Christianity, Judaism, Islam and Greek philosophy, and inspired the legends of the Holy Grail. Long banished to the realm of notorious heresy, the myths of the Gnostics took root in the fertile imagination of the nineteenth century's artistic movements and esoteric circles, bearing fruit in the daily spiritual practice of thousands today. In 1945, a library of Gnostic writings surfaced form the Egyptian desert, allowing the movement--after 1500 years of propaganda and slander--to speak with its own voice. Rich in imagery, nostalgic in tone, Gnosticism quietly restores Wisdom to her place as a Goddess in Western religion, reveres Eve as the first saint, and acknowledges Mary Magdelene as foremost of the Apostles.

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  • Paperback: 132 pages
  • Publisher: Apocryphile Press (November 1, 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1933993537
  • ISBN-13: 978-1933993539
  • Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5 x 0.3 inches
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7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Good introduction to gnosticism as a contemporary faith, January 4, 2008
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Those who follow Jordan Stratford's writing will not be surprised by the poetic sensibilities and thoughtful reflection which run through this small and beautifully designed volume.

Readers may differ from Stratford in their evaluations of some historical and theological matters, but this is not a book intended as a contribution to academic debate. Rather, we are presented with contemporary gnosticism (and its heritage) as seen through the eyes of one of its most articulate practitioners.

This book will be of considerable interest to the gnostic community, to spiritual seekers intrigued by gnosticism, as well as to those who study new religious movements and independent sacramental churches.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Primer, September 30, 2008
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A very good 101 book. If you're looking for an introduction to contemporary Gnosticism, this is your book. The only drawback is that it is a bit too brief. Perfect for the casual seeker and a good starting point for anyone looking down this path.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Gnosticism as poetry, December 29, 2007
Not meant as a a competition to academic studies of Gnosticism, Fr Jordan lives & writes as a Gnostic priest within the independant Gnostic Church movement.

Modern Gnosticism is not focussed on polemic or dogmatic theology, but is meant to be a guide to each individuals' experience of the Divine directly. Fr Jordan writes of the mythologies & allegories of Gnosticism that relate directly to the mystical experience; stories that appeal to the soul rather than merely to the intellect.

If you are a student of Gnosticism, there is material here for you; but if you wish to know more about the living Gnostic Path than is available in other books, from someone actually living within it, then this book is meant for you.

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