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The Complete Nag Hammadi Scriptures: Gnosticism and the Ancient Inner Knowledge - 52 Sacred Texts, Apocryphal Gospels, Acts of the Apostles and Books of Wisdom
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About The Complete Nag Hammadi Scriptures: Gnosticism And
“All nature, all formations, all creatures exist in and with one another, and they will be resolved again into their own roots. For the nature of matter is resolved into the roots of its nature alone.'" The Nag Hammadi Scriptures, also known as the Nag Hammadi Library or the Gnostic Gospels, are a collection of early Christian texts that were discovered in 1945 near the Egyptian town of Nag Hammadi. The texts were found buried in a sealed jar and include 13 codices (bound books) containing over 50 separate treatises, including secret gospels, apocalyptic writings, and wisdom teachings. The Nag Hammadi Scriptures are significant because they offer a glimpse into the diversity of early Christianity and the range of beliefs and practices that existed at the time. They are also important because they include writings that were not included in the New Testament, such as the Gospel of Thomas, the Gospel of Philip, and the Gospel of Mary Magdalene. These texts provide alternative perspectives on the life and teachings of Jesus and challenge traditional Christian doctrines. The Nag Hammadi Scriptures are particularly associated with the Gnostic movement, a diverse set of religious and philosophical beliefs that emerged in the first few centuries of the Common Era. Gnostics believed in the existence of a hidden knowledge, or gnosis, that could only be obtained through direct experience of the divine. They rejected orthodox Christian views on salvation and the nature of God and embraced a more mystical and experiential approach to spirituality. The Gnostic movement was a diverse group of spiritual seekers who emerged in the early centuries of Christianity, and who shared a belief in a secret knowledge (gnosis) that could liberate the soul from the limitations of the material world. They believed in a complex cosmology, which posited a hierarchy of spiritual beings, and a belief in the ultimate transcendence of the individual soul. Some Gnostics believed that the material world was created by a flawed, ignorant, or malevolent deity, while others saw it as a necessary but imperfect part of the divine plan. Many Gnostics also believed in the duality of the universe, with good and evil forces at work in the world. Gnostic beliefs were often expressed through mythic narratives, which described the creation of the universe, the nature of the divine, and the path to spiritual liberation. These myths often featured figures such as Sophia (Wisdom), the Demiurge (the imperfect creator of the material world), and the Savior or Redeemer figure, who was often identified with Jesus Christ. While Gnosticism was eventually suppressed by the early Christian Church, its influence can be seen in a number of later religious and spiritual movements, and its legacy continues to be felt in contemporary spiritual and philosophical discourse. "This world is a corpse-eater. All that is eaten here is dead, and all that is drunk here is poisoned. So, let your mind feed on the living and drink from the fountain of life itself." The Exegesis on the Soul.
