The God of Hidden Sayings: Esoteric Knowledge and Inner Wisdom
An analysis of sayings collection focusing on secret knowledge and self-discovery
Course Instructors
To Be Announced
Senior Lecturer in Biblical Studies
Details
An analysis of the sayings collection. Focuses on the concept of God revealing salvation through secret knowledge (gnosis) and self-discovery rather than historical events. Examines the source tradition of non-canonical Gnosticism and its historical break from orthodox Christianity.
Course Curriculum
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What You Will Learn
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Gnostic Tradition: Study salvation through secret knowledge
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Sayings Collection: Examine Gospel of Thomas format and content
FAQs
A non-canonical sayings gospel discovered at Nag Hammadi, containing 114 sayings attributed to Jesus, emphasizing secret knowledge and self-discovery.
Gnosticism emphasizes secret knowledge (gnosis) for salvation, often viewing the material world as evil and the spiritual self as divine, contrasting with orthodox emphasis on faith in historical events.
Its gnostic theology, lack of narrative, and different soteriology conflicted with emerging orthodox Christian doctrine centered on Christ's death and resurrection.
What is in this course?
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Duration : 1 Days
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Class Start Date : 2026-02-01
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Gnostic Studies : Explore non-canonical Christian mystical traditions
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Comparative Religion : Contrast gnostic and orthodox Christian approaches
