The Wisdom of the Knowing Ones: Gnosticism
The Key to Esoteric Christianity
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- 20th century
- Language: English
The name Abraxas, coined by Basilides, the Egyptian Gnostic, is a word symbol consisting of seven letters which signify the seven creative powers or planetary angels recognized by the ancients.
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| Edition | Date | Publisher | Language | ISBN | Access | Links |
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The Key to Esoteric Christianity Open Library record | February 1, 2000 | Philosophical Research Society | English |
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