The Gnostics And Their Phallic Beliefs (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162883038)

The Gnostics And Their Phallic Beliefs is a non-fiction book written by Jennings, Hargrave. The book is an in-depth exploration of the Gnostic belief system and its connection to phallic symbolism. The author delves into the history of Gnosticism, tracing its origins to ancient Egypt and examining its influence on various cultures throughout history.The book explores the role of phallic symbolism in Gnostic belief, examining the ways in which it was used to represent spiritual concepts such as regeneration, resurrection, and the union of opposites. The author explores the various Gnostic texts that reference phallic symbolism, including the Gospel of Philip, the Gospel of Thomas, and the Pistis Sophia.Throughout the book, the author also examines the ways in which Gnostic beliefs and practices have been misunderstood and misrepresented throughout history. He argues that Gnosticism was a complex and nuanced belief system that was often at odds with mainstream Christianity and other dominant religions of the time.Overall, The Gnostics And Their Phallic Beliefs is a thought-provoking exploration of a little-understood aspect of ancient spirituality. It offers a unique perspective on the history of religion and the role that symbolism has played in shaping our understanding of the divine.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.

Author: Hargrave Jennings
ISBN-10: 1162883030
ISBN-13: 9781162883038
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 42
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.20lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.09d