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Apologetics (apol-o-get-ics): (1) systematic argumentative discourse in defense (as of a doctrine); (2) a branch of theology devoted to the defense of the divine origin and authority of Christianity. 1999 by Merriam-Webster, Inc. -- The word "apologetics" comes from the Greek word "apologia", which means, roughly, "a verbal defense, a speech in defense." Thus, the famous defense which Socrates gave of himself before the people of Athens is recorded in one of Plato's dialogues called "The Apology." The word "apologia" occurs in the Greek New Testament in the following passages: Acts 22:1 & 25:16; 1 Corinthians 9:3; 2 Corinthians 7:11; Philippians 1:7, 16; 2 Timothy 4:16; 1 Peter 3:15. Generally, apologetics is that discipline which seeks to provide a rational defense of the truth of a given system of belief. People who practice apologetics are called apologists or apologetes. Systems of belief as diverse as Christianity, Islam, Jehovah's Witnesses, and atheism can all have their own versions of apologetics. Gnostic apologetics, then, is that branch of Gnostic theology which seeks to provide a rational defense of the truth of the Gnostic faith. (adapted from THE APOLOGETICS LIST, found at http://home.earthlink.net/~vantillian/ )
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The Pearl...a Gnostic Christian website

Church of the Pearl. Includes exegesis and scriptural references.
http://www.thepearl.org/

Before the Beginning

Emphasizes that Jesus used "Before the beginning" to define truth, eternal life, and an eternal God.
http://www.beforethebeginning.com/

Confessio de Fide

Confessions of faith from a Gnostic who terms himself as an "Aletheian," or "one of truth."
http://www.geocities.com/antoniusdivinus

Gnosis

Insight communicated with the intent of contributing to our shared future in a beneficial way.
http://www.gnostic.ca/

Gnosis and Gnostic Anthropology

Information about Gnostic studies in the tradition of Gnostic Anthropology: an overview of some topics of study, relevant links and other resources.
http://www.geocities.com/gnosticworld/

Gnostic Christianity

Devoted to the philosophy of the nonjudgmental process of reasoning.
http://www.gnosticchristianity.com

Gnostic Philosophy

Guide, in form of questions and answers, to understanding the Gnostics, their philosophy, their religion, their ideas, their teachings and their values.
http://www.gnosticphilosophy.cwc.net/

The Greatest Paradox, The Reunification of Judaism & Christianity

Includes five essays which summarize the Aquarian Gospel, "the book that reunifies Judaism and Christianity." Also includes the entire text of the Aquarian Gospel, which purports to reveals the teachings of Jehoshua the prophet.
http://home.netcom.com/~mokeeffe/

It's about life: looking for wisdom and gnosis

A variaty of material from various traditions, as well as personal observations. The common theme of all material is spiritual renewal.
http://www.ai.rug.nl/~ronald/

Jesus Teachings of Life Eternal

Explains how to attain the Heaven state of consciousness with the key of understanding Jesus' teachings about the Father.
http://www.jesusteachings.com/index.htm

The Sabbatarian Network

Defining the Sabbatarian doctines on Yahshua, Yahweh, the Holy Spirit, the nature of Yahweh, the Sabbath, and other Biblical issues.
http://www.sabbatarian.com
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Radical Gnosticism Alive!

One woman's Gnostic journey.
http://www.geocities.com/gnosticviper

Labyrinth of the Grail

Knights Templar and the Holy Grail in Nova Scotia
http://www.labyrinthofthegrail.com

Gnosis by Samael Aun Weor

Samael Aun Weor's Books to download in PDF format(E-Books),translated into english.
http://gnosis.webcindario.com/

Cosmic Wind

Cosmic Mother, Wisdom's Lovers presents contemporary Gnosis (and some ancient Gnosis) from a Sophianic perspective. We are a poetry and art intensive site.
http://www.cosmicwind.net/800/Cmwl/CmwlIdx.html

The Nazirene Home Page

Offers to divulge the original teachings of "Jesus the Nazirene." Claims to have been written by an original disciple of Jesus who was sent into the present in order to write a book for seekers.
http://www.nazirene.org

Labyrinth of the Spirit

Models for practical personal and spiritual development in many vocabularies, such as problem-solving, relationships, communication, leadership, philosophy and business.
http://home.earthlink.net/~spiritwill/

Gnosis Central - Samael Aun Weor

Offers gnostic books, school listings, gnosis websites, audio conferences and a online store. Site is in English, Spanish and French. Work is based on Samael Aun Weor.
http://www.gnosiscentral.com/

Anael Gnostic Center

Offers articles on topics like Gnostic Psychology and the Meanings of Dreams.
http://www.anael.org

Gnosis Knowledge

Gnosis and Gnosticism 101. A popular summary of Gnostic 'Knowledge' - a view of Life, the Universe and Everything. Can you find inner truth?
http://www.geocities.com/gnosisknowledge/

Manichaean dualism

A basic explanation of religious dualism and of manicheism.
http://www.geocities.com/phoenixsparx/index.html

Gnostic Mystica

Uniting Christological and pagan mythology with gnostic ideaologies. Mythology, biographies, symbology and a glossary for difficult terms. Articles may include gnosticism, occult, and paganism.
http://www.gnosticmystica.com/

Rosslyn Templars

Has the Holy Grail been found at last? A paper by a Rosslyn Templar discusses what the Holy was, or is, and its symbolic meaning.
http://www.rosslyntemplars.org.uk/holy_grail.htm

Gnosticism in the life and teachings of Jesus

Explanation of the Gnostic path of Christianity revolving around direct experience and looking within one's self.
http://www.gnostic-jesus.com

Divine science - the site of the superior knowledge

site related to religion, esoterism, hercolubus, alcohol and drugs, the cure of the vice, astral projection, experience out of the body, conscience studies, end of the times, Nostradamus,Karma and dharma, elimination of the cause of pain and suffering,
http://english.divinaciencia.com

Gnostic Alliance

Study of ancient Gnostic Texts and their application in todays world.
http://www.freewebs.com/gnosticalliance

gnosticschristians.com

To create a network of Christians who wish to enrich their existing faith by being inspired by the Gnostics and their open and inquistive style of faith.
http://gnosticschristians.com

The Church of the Gnosis Kardias


http://www.geocities.com/gnosis_kardias

The Gnostics

Promoting the aim of advancing the spiritual enlightenment of all mankind.
http://www.gnosticus.org

The Gnostic Church of Christianity

Join the Royal Christ Church and study our Spirit Gospel in Gnostic Christianity.
http://www.royalchrist.org/

Blade and Chalice Gnostic School of Esotericism

The sacred feminine springs to life in the polar being, twin soul mystic, love relationship.
http://www.freewebs.com/anahata/

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