πνεύμα, spirit The highest order of humans as opposed to
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Pneumatics — Pneumatic redirects here. For the highest order of humans in Gnosticism, see Pneumatic (Gnosticism). Preserved Porter Locomotive Company No. 3290 of 1923. Pneumatics is a branch of technology, which deals with the study and application of use of… … Wikipedia
Naassenes — Gnosticism This article is part of a series on Gnosticism History of Gnosticism … Wikipedia
Gnosis — (from one of the Greek words for knowledge, γνώσις) is the spiritual knowledge of a saint or mystically enlightened human being. In the formation of early Christianity, various sectarian groups labelled gnostics by their opponents, emphasised… … Wikipedia
Docetae — Docetae † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Docetae (Greek Doketai.) A heretical sect dating back to Apostolic times. Their name is derived from dokesis, appearance or semblance , because they taught that Christ only appeared or seemed to… … Catholic encyclopedia
Christianity — /kris chee an i tee/, n., pl. Christianities. 1. the Christian religion, including the Catholic, Protestant, and Eastern Orthodox churches. 2. Christian beliefs or practices; Christian quality or character: Christianity mixed with pagan elements; … Universalium
dualism — dualist, n., adj. /dooh euh liz euhm, dyooh /, n. 1. the state of being dual or consisting of two parts; division into two. 2. Philos. a. the view that there are just two mutually irreducible substances. Cf. monism, pluralism. b. the view that… … Universalium
KABBALAH — This entry is arranged according to the following outline: introduction general notes terms used for kabbalah the historical development of the kabbalah the early beginnings of mysticism and esotericism apocalyptic esotericism and merkabah… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
Gnostic Gospels — The term gnostic gospels refers to gnostic collections of writings about the teachings of Jesus, written around the 2nd century AD. These gospels are not accepted by most mainstream Christians as part of the standard Biblical canon. Rather, they… … Wikipedia
Christian theology — The Prophetess Anna, Rembrandt, 1631 See also: History of Christian theology and Outline of Christian theology Christian doctrine redirects here. For the United States Court case known by that name, see G.L. Christian and associates v. US.… … Wikipedia
Heracleon — ▪ Gnostic philosopher flourished 2nd century AD leader of the Italian school of Gnosticism, a dualistic doctrine of rival deities conceiving of salvation as an elitist enlightenment by secret knowledge, with fulfillment in the soul s… … Universalium
