Gnosticism - An Introduction
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Modern Gnosticism
is practiced either through independent research and contemplation or
through traditional services, which are quite similar to a Catholic Mass.
Traditional services include the celebration of the Holy Eucharist, but
also include unorthodox services such as the "Feast of the Holy Mary
Magdalene" and various healing services. Gnostic practices place
emphasis on individual "gnosis" rather than on faith or on rules
to live by. With English translations of most of the  The
Nag Hammadi Library only becoming available in the last decade, not
too many people have become familiar with their contents. But as more
people are questioning traditional dogmas, Gnostic congregations continue
to grow.
For information:
The
Gnostic Society
4516 Hollywood Blvd.
Los Angeles, California 90029
Recommended Reading:
The
Nag Hammadi Library in English
edited by James M. Robinson.
 The
Gnostic Religion : The Message of the Alien God and the Beginnings of
Christianity Revised by Hans Jonas
 The
Gnostic Gospels by Elaine H. Pagels
 Gnostics
and Their Remains, Ancient and Mediaeval by Charles William King
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