The Gnostics And Their Phallic Beliefs

By Hargrave Jennings

Book Overview

""The Gnostics And Their Phallic Beliefs"" by Jennings and Hargrave is a scholarly exploration of the Gnostic movement and its relationship to phallic symbolism. The authors delve into the origins of Gnosticism, its beliefs and practices, and the role of sexuality and the phallus in Gnostic thought. They examine the various Gnostic sects and their differing interpretations of the phallus as a symbol of spiritual power and enlightenment. The book also explores the influence of Gnostic beliefs on later esoteric traditions, including Freemasonry and Theosophy. With detailed analysis of primary sources and a nuanced understanding of the historical context, ""The Gnostics And Their Phallic Beliefs"" offers a fascinating insight into a little-understood aspect of ancient spirituality.THIS 42 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Phallicism: Celestial and Terrestrial; Heathen and Christian and Its Connection with the Rosicrucians and the Gnostics and Its foundation in Buddhism, by Hargrave Jennings. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564596486.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1425316492
• ISBN13: 9781425316495
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"