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This category is for information on ancient Gnosticism and the history of Gnosticism. Relevant sites include the examination of ancient Gnostic texts, information on ancient Gnostics such as Marcion, and the description of ancient Gnostic ideas. Any sites of a devotional nature or relating to modern beliefs are not appropriate for this category.

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Gnosticism: : Origins, Beliefs and Modern Tendencies

A detailed essay on the history of Gnosticism from its roots to the present.
http://members.tripod.com/~aos/general/gnostic.html

The Egyptian Foundations of Gnostic Thought

A 1994 thesis posted chapter by chapter. Also a number of Gnostic tractates translated by the author as well as photos taken from Egypt.
http://colba.net/~drmcb/Egyptian%20Gnosis/page%201.html

The Gnostic Apostle Thomas

This book brings together the lore involving the apostle Thomas as a long-forgotten, long-suppressed, major figure in one of the many forms of early Christianity.
http://members.aol.com/didymus5/

Magdalene.org

An effort to bring the spectrum of material and references to Mary Magdalene together in one cohesive website.
http://www.magdalene.org/

Medieval Gnosticism, Alchemy, Spiritualism and Taoism

Dedicated to Medieval Spiritualism, Alchemy, and Taoism. Essays from Gnostic writers, Alchemy term glossary, Middle Age Symbolism described with photographs. Tao Teh Ching in full, and Alchemy Poem.
http://alandpeters.tripod.com/

Ancient Gnosticism

Describes the history, beliefs, and practices of the ancient Gnostics.
http://www.religioustolerance.org/gnostic.htm

Catholic Encyclopedia: Gnosticism

History of Gnosticism from its pre-Christian roots through its developed doctrines concerning cosmogony, the Sophia-myth, soteriology, and eschatology. Includes information on rites, schools, and literature.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/06592a.htm

Gnostics, Gnostic Gospels, & Gnosticism

An introduction to Gnosticism.
http://www.earlychristianwritings.com/gnostics.html

The Trail of Gnosis

An interactive PDF format CD-ROM explores traditions of Gnosticism from the 4th to 15th centuries both in depth and as an overview.
http://gnosistraditions.faithweb.com/

On The Spurious Book of Revelation

Purports to correct eschatology that is based on the book of Revelation as opposed to Paul's mystery religion.
http://www.geocities.com/kibotos2002/

Jacob Boehme Resources

Offers online transciptions of the works of Jacob Boehme.
http://pegasus.cc.ucf.edu/~janzb/boehme/
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The Bridal Chamber

A site dedicated to the innermost mystery of early Christianity and the role of Mary Magdalene as the founder of Christianity.
http://www.bridalchamber.com

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