Gnosticism
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What Does Gnosticism Mean?
- 诺斯替主义
- 灵知主义
Gnosticism Pronunciation
/ˈnɒstɪsɪz(ə)m/
Gnosticism Definition
noun
Definition
A religious movement in the early Christian era that emphasized personal spiritual knowledge (gnosis) over orthodox teachings and institutions.
In ZH
一种早期基督教时代的宗教运动，强调个人的精神知识（认知）重于正统教义和机构。
How to Use Gnosticism in a Sentence
- Gnosticism was influential among early Christians.
- Many Gnostic texts were discovered at Nag Hammadi.
- The Gnostic worldview often contrasts sharply with orthodox Christianity.
- Gnosticism seeks knowledge of the divine through inner experience.
- Some consider Gnosticism as a heretical offshoot of early Christianity.
Cultural Notes
Gnosticism is often studied in the context of early Christian history and its divergence from mainstream Christian beliefs.