The Tree of Gnosis: Gnostic Mythology from Early Christianity to Modern Nihilism
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- 20th century
- Language: English
This pioneering study interprets the mythology of dualism from Gnosticism to the medieval Cathars to modern nihilism. Couliano shows that, far from being historically transmitted, the underlying connection between all dualistic worldviews is a perennial and immensely appealing mindset.
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| Edition | Date | Publisher | Language | ISBN | Access | Links |
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OpenAlex scholarly book record | 1992-01-01 | Japan Society of Medical Entomology and Zoology; Medical Entomology and Zoology | English | — | Unknown |
Subjects
- Social Sciences
- Philosophy
- Arts and Humanities
- Art
- Literature
- Archeology
- Religious Studies and Spiritual Practices
- Theology
- Christianity
- Epistemology
- gnosticism
- Religious studies
- Historical, Religious, and Philosophical Studies
- Literature and Literary Theory
- Mythology
- Folklore, Mythology, and Literature Studies
- Early Christianity
- dualism
- mindset
- Nihilism
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