Living Gnosticism: An Ancient Way of Knowing

By Jordan Stratford

Book Overview

Long banished to the realm of notorious heresy, the myths of the Gnostics took root in the fertile imagination of the 19th century's artistic movements and esoteric circles. In 1945, a library of... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1933993537
• ISBN13: 9781933993539
• Release Date: November 2007
• Publisher: Apocryphile Press
• Length: 132 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.0" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

Living Gnosticism: An Ancient Way of Knowing

An excellent introduction to modern Gnosticism, and how ancient beliefs have been brought into the modern age. It reveals an open belief that embraces knowledge and acceptance.

A Wonderful Introduction

If you want to understand Gnosticism as a contemporary faith, then this is the place to start. Not a heavy read, but certainly not a "Gnosticism for Dummies" either, this book gives one a great insight in only a few pages. Get this along with Stephan Hoeller's Gnosticism: New Light on the Ancient Tradition of Inner Knowing first, then follow it with Kurt Rudolph's Gnosis: The Nature And History of Gnosticism, all the books by Elaine Pagels, and the Gnostic Bible and/or the Nag Hammadi Library, and you will be well-versed in Gnostic thought.

A Great Primer

A very good 101 book. If you're looking for an introduction to contemporary Gnosticism, this is your book. The only drawback is that it is a bit too brief. Perfect for the casual seeker and a good starting point for anyone looking down this path.

Living Gnosticism

A must read for anyone interested in Gnosticism. Unlike so many other books I have read on the subject the author discusses his concepts in language anyone can understand. Well worth the read!

Good introduction to gnosticism as a contemporary faith

Those who follow Jordan Stratford's writing will not be surprised by the poetic sensibilities and thoughtful reflection which run through this small and beautifully designed volume. Readers may differ from Stratford in their evaluations of some historical and theological matters, but this is not a book intended as a contribution to academic debate. Rather, we are presented with contemporary gnosticism (and its heritage) as seen through the eyes of one of its most articulate practitioners. This book will be of considerable interest to the gnostic community, to spiritual seekers intrigued by gnosticism, as well as to those who study new religious movements and independent sacramental churches.