gnosis Synonyms
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gnosis Meaning
Wordnet
gnosis (n)
intuitive knowledge of spiritual truths; said to have been possessed by ancient Gnostics
Webster
gnosis (n.)
The deeper wisdom; knowledge of spiritual truth, such as was claimed by the Gnostics.
gnosis Sentence Examples
- The ancient tradition of gnosis sought knowledge of the divine.
- Gnostic teachings emphasized the presence of divine sparks within humans.
- The Gnostic Testament of Truth expounded on the concept of heavenly ascent.
- Valentinus, a prominent Gnostic, believed in a complex system of emanations.
- The Gnostic evangelist Pistis Sophia revealed the secrets of the afterlife.
- The Nag Hammadi Library contains a wealth of gnostic writings.
- The term "apostolic gnosis" refers to Christian gnostic teachings attributed to the apostles.
- Gnostic sects often practiced rituals aimed at gaining spiritual enlightenment.
- The idea of gnosis persists in various esoteric and mystical traditions today.
- The exploration of gnosis remains an ongoing pursuit in the study of religious and spiritual thought.
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intuitive knowledge of spiritual truths; said to have been possessed by ancient GnosticsThe deeper wisdom; knowledge of spiritual truth, such as was claimed by
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The ancient tradition of gnosis sought knowledge of the divine.
Gnostic teachings emphasized the presence of divine sparks within humans.
The Gnostic Testament of Truth expounded on the concept of heavenly ascent.
Valentinus, a prominent Gnostic, believed in a complex system of emanations.
