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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.
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.
The Bridal Chamber
A site dedicated to the innermost mystery of early Christianity and the role of Mary Magdalene as the founder of Christianity.
Sethianism - Wikipedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sethian
A group of ancient Gnostics, that date their existence before Christianity.
Magdalene.org
An effort to bring the spectrum of material and references to Mary Magdalene together in one cohesive website.
Jacob Boehme Resources
http://pegasus.cc.ucf.edu/~janzb/boehme/
Offers online transcriptions of the works of Jacob Boehme.
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.
Basilideans - Wikipedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basilideans
A Gnostic sect founded by Basilides of Alexandria in the 2nd century.
Ancient Gnosticism
http://www.religioustolerance.org/gnostic.htm
Describes the history, beliefs, and practices of the ancient Gnostics.