The Gnostics - Nag Hammadi Scriptures - (Part Two)

Part Two tells the story of where Nag Hammadi is located and how the Nag Hammadi scriptures were discovered there in 1945 by local Egyptian fellahin, otherwise known as farmers.

I also discuss some of the personalities associated with the translation of the Nag Hammadi library and the importance of their scholarship.

A quick overview of this new series:

The internet has become a platform of information regarding this early belief, however, not all of these sources are correct and perhaps arise out of misconceptions regarding their doctrine - The Nag Hammadi scriptures.

This series will elucidate each tractate found within the Thirteen papyrus codices of the Nag Hammadi scriptures, totaling 52 different texts (or books), 41 of which were never previously extant.

I will also provide exegesis of early church fathers, such as Ignatius, Irenaeus and Hippolytus of Rome-amongst others-and illustrate how why they determined these ideologies, so different from the early Orthodox Christian church, as heretical. Furthermore, many of the early church fathers themselves, such as Eusebius and Origen wrote gnostic ideas within their extant texts.

I will also examine the only two 'true' Gnostic sects, known as the Sethians and Valentinians (named after Valentinius) and how their belief of 'gnosis' or 'knowledge' separated them from other sects who were claiming to be gnostic, but truly weren't, such as the Marcionites.

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[Smarterthanyouarable]

I read the literal translation from the Greek. Hard to figure out how it could be translated to English. A 6 word sentence ends up a paragraph.

[QuestioProVerum]

@Smarterthanyouarable

The same can be said, for example, to Tacitus' Annals and Historiae. At the turn of the 20th century, book one, chapter one, consisted of over 300 words. Over time, the translations have become more condensed over time and the English language is very complex, French and German translations are definately more accurate and consise.

[Smarterthanyouarable]

@QuestioProVerum You are obviously know more about history than I do so thanks for your video. I have read the major works of all philosophers and all the English translations of the Bible. I had a computer program that let me compare them all at once.

[QuestioProVerum]

@Smarterthanyouarable

The computer programs work well and are an excellent tool to utilize, you're fortunate to have one.

[THEMANOUTOFTHECAVE]

@delagrazia As with dogmas I was refering to specific rules, rathen than beliefs (ie don't do this, do that). Those are absent.

[THEMANOUTOFTHECAVE]

@delagrazia For example Giordano Bruno and William Blake can classified as gnostics. They were individual who sought truth through knowledge. I'm not saying that gnosticism doesn't have specific criteria and cardinal points, but it is the individual that shapes his own vision based on that of his ancestors. Just look at the differences between hermetics, neo-platonists and, say, someone like Fludd. The basis is there, but the worlds of belief built upon it are not the same.

[delagrazia]

@THEMANOUTOF to which group are you reffering? Today gnostics in seek of the supernatural share a common view point (not different point of view regarding knowledge/reality and the means to evolve)Old gnosticism had specific beliefs as well within the same group =specific well defined dogma, It was not up to the individual ..ok perharps u r reffering to modern gnosticism(i had run across an(interesting) site long ago=.Individual path but well defined beliefs about reality+not a religion

[THEMANOUTOFTHECAVE]

@delagrazia The fact that their teachings are infused with religious language does not mean they are religious per se. Of course they were sects and groups, but the basic outline of a gnostic is that of a man who seeks god personally, using existing simbolism and religious criteria to his own advantage. GNosticism is not a religion for it has no specific dogma or obligations. A gnostic may adopt different views fron an another, but their objective is the same.

[delagrazia]

@THEMANOUTOFTHECAVE one branch of which i know being Samael A.Veor teachings .Called gnostics but have no relevance whatsever Gnostic is a pursuer of knowledge Those ancient gnostics were religious as can be seen from their writings

[delagrazia]

@Saiaton Do u see aNY Similarities with Lucifers story and the allegations of some alien channelings that he created man?of course the story when presented from different points of view he appears 2b as the good rebel or the bad rebel against God.

[delagrazia]

@Saiaton no i believe it refers to different entities .For ex see the greek creation story. Zeus tells Prometheus to create man.Epimitheus creates animals and gives out all gifts So Prometheus steals the fire from Zeus (and knowledge +arts)and gives it to men In response Pandoras box is given by Ζeus to balance things out His wife is told nt to open it but by curiosity she does and so all hardships and disease fall upon men /the last content though is hope.Later Prometheus is punished by Zeus