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Valentianism - Wikipedia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valentianism

A religious doctrine named after Valentinius, a Roman theologian who lived circa 2nd century, and defied Christian orthodoxy, in order to follow Gnosticism.

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The Trail of Gnosis

http://gnosistraditions.faithweb.com/

An interactive PDF format CD-ROM explores traditions of Gnosticism from the 4th to 15th centuries both in depth and as an overview.

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The Bridal Chamber

http://www.bridalchamber.com/

A site dedicated to the innermost mystery of early Christianity and the role of Mary Magdalene as the founder of Christianity.

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Sethianism - Wikipedia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sethian

A group of ancient Gnostics, that date their existence before Christianity.

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Magdalene.org

http://www.magdalene.org/

An effort to bring the spectrum of material and references to Mary Magdalene together in one cohesive website.

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Jacob Boehme Resources

http://pegasus.cc.ucf.edu/~janzb/boehme/

Offers online transcriptions of the works of Jacob Boehme.

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Catholic Encyclopedia: Gnosticism

http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/06592a.htm

History of Gnosticism from its pre-Christian roots through its developed doctrines concerning cosmogony, the Sophia-myth, soteriology, and eschatology. Includes information on rites, schools, and literature.

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Basilideans - Wikipedia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basilideans

A Gnostic sect founded by Basilides of Alexandria in the 2nd century.

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Ancient Gnosticism

http://www.religioustolerance.org/gnostic.htm

Describes the history, beliefs, and practices of the ancient Gnostics.

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