Gnostic Mythology: The Creation and Myths of Gnosticism

By Sebastian Berg

Discover who you are, why you're here, and where you're headed.
Are you feeling lost and confused about your spiritual life right now?
Do you suspect something doesn't add up about what you've been told about God?
Are you longing for something more than the mundane grind of survival?
This book contains critical information to transform your spiritual journey and help you experience progress. You'll discover the truth about reality and won't be able to look at life the same way again. You'll get a new set of eyes and the drive to explore how much light and goodness you carry within you and develop a personal connection with God without needing to turn to some authority to tell you how to reach your Creator.
In this book, you will:

Learn about the origins of Gnosticism.

Follow its development over time and across the globe.

Discover the powerful ideas Gnosticism is built upon and how they help you.

Learn the truth about the Gnostic deities and what they mean to you.

Be amazed at the real story of creation and its implications.

Make peace with your dual nature as a human being.

Compare the various creation stories and learn the truth for yourself.

Dismantle every lie you've ever been told about who God is.

See why the world is chaotic and what hope there is for humans.

Plot your own path to gnosis so you can become enlightened.

With this book as a launching pad, you'll discover a perspective of existence that fuels your life and renews your hope. You'll find your purpose and the strength to see it through.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Creek Ridge Publishing
• Release date: Dec 7, 2023
• ISBN: 9798223138303

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Preface

Discover who you are, why you’re here, and where you’re headed.

This book contains critical information to transform your spiritual journey and help you experience progress. You’ll discover the truth about reality and won’t be able to look at life the same way again. You’ll get a new set of eyes and the drive to explore how much light and goodness you carry within you and develop a personal connection with God without needing to turn to some authority to tell you how to reach your Creator.

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Gnostic Mythology

The Creation and Myths of Gnosticism

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Table of Contents

Introduction

Chapter 1: Origins and Development of Gnosticism

The Historical Tapestry of Gnosticism

The Jewish Christian Roots of Gnosticism

Influenced by Neoplatonic Ideology

Persian, Palestinian, and Buddhist Roots

The Pivotal Periods of Gnosticism’s Development

Gnostic Sects

Chapter 2: Key Concepts in Gnostic Mythology

The Demiurge

The Archons

The Aeons

Sophia

Chapter 3: Gnostic Creation Myths

The Demiurge Is Born

The Creation of Archons

The Dualistic Nature in Gnostic Creation Narratives

Gnostic Creation Myths vs. Others

God or the Imperfect Impostor?

Feature or Flaw?

A Good World or a Mistake of Cosmic Proportions?

Saved by Morals or Gnosis?

Chapter 4: Gnostic Deities and Pantheon

Bythus

Sige

Nous

Aletheia

Chapter 5: Influence and Contemporary Relevance

The Impact of Gnostic Mythology on Human Culture

Gnosticism in Contemporary Culture

Criticisms and Debates

The Relevance of Gnostic Myths in Today’s World

Conclusion

References

Introduction

The world may feel increasingly meaningless to you. In the hustle and bustle of the daily grind, you may have noticed more and more why it’s called a grind. The thing is, no one told you you’d be the one getting ground up. You live a life where you chase dreams that drive you to be productive on your best days, leaving you feeling cheated,