#Gnostic

2025-05-31
Sometimes taking something in all at once can feel overwhelming—like a long vacation from the “normal” world, or even house arrest. I found this a heavy lift in terms of sustained interest, yet it was also a warm and engaging tale. I was told this was an enjoyable, important work, and the fact that Everyman’s Library included it speaks to its literary significance. I’m not typically drawn to the fantasy genre (sci-fi, speculative, and weird fiction are more my lane), so I tend to avoid anything Tolkien-esque or steeped in medieval tropes. The overt Christian critique felt a bit obvious and could’ve been more nuanced. At nearly 1100 pages, you'd expect deep world-building, character arcs, and thematic weight, but too much minutiae distracted from those strengths. Still, I was genuinely pulled in at times, emotionally invested in characters, and caught up in bursts of action. Few books manage to blur the boundary between reader and story for me, but this one did. The first book stands out as the strongest. The second, the shortest, lacks action but sets crucial elements in motion. The third is the most epic, but its narrative has gaps: the Gnostic allegory is unresolved, key antagonists are dispatched too easily, and the titular device plays a surprisingly minor role. Despite its flaws, it's a good fit for young adults or open-minded readers looking for solid storytelling and thoughtful prose. In many ways, it treads the same ground as Harry Potter, though that series may prove more enduring.
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#philippullman #hisdarkmaterials #everymanslibrary #fantasy #epic #christianity #gnostic #bears #angels #witches #lyrasilvertongue #multidimensional #youngadult
2025-05-20

I am looking for good, informative, historically/culturally accurate books about goddesses. Using that term loosely to include angels, bodhisattvas, etc. I am also interested in Gnostic takes on figures like Eve and Mary Magdalene. I'm not a "believer" but I love myths and stories and the women in them!

I like books that talk about how the deities were/are worshipped in their cultures, how that changed over time, etc. I don't like books that are like, "Lilith and Inanna and Venus are all basically the same thing!" Unfortunately I keep running into that, so if anyone has any reading recommendations, I'm all ears.

#goddess #religion #pagan #polytheism #books #AskFedi #angel #angels #bodhisattva #gods #Lilith #Inanna #mythology #gnostic #gnosticism #Eve #MaryMagdalene

James BeanSantMat
2025-05-08
Youtube Podcast on Meditation
James BeanSantMat
2025-05-03

New Translation of the Gospel of Philip by Dr. Samuel Zinner - Read it Online Here: OtherGospels.com/philip

IMAGE: Coptic Page of the Gospel of Philip from The Nag Hammadi Library

2025-04-14

"The Los Books Of The Bible and The Forgotten Books of Eden"

As I read somewhere, said that those were the books the Fathers of The Church "refused" to include them in the Bible. Simply hilarious. There are lot of reasons why, and all obvious.

However, I'm interested to get those books and study them someday.

#Bible #Apocrypha #Gnostic #Books #Theology #ChurchHistory

Aldi80s 🇯🇵 アルディaldi80s
2025-04-14

"The Los Books Of The Bible and The Forgotten Books of Eden"

As I read somewhere, said that those were the books the Fathers of The Church "refused" to include them in the Bible. Simply hilarious. There are lot of reasons why, and all obvious.

However, I'm interested to get those books and study them someday.

Steve Dustcircle 🌹dustcircle
2025-03-20

The is Fabricated: Exposed! | Dr. Hugo Mendez

youtube.com/watch?v=jvqn5McIwXY

Through Mendez's expertise, the course offers a rare chance to uncover the historical truths and academic debates that shape our understanding of ’s origins.

:jan:‍:abreath:🌬️:dandelion:Crazypedia@pagan.plus
2025-03-12

I know I'm supposed to be reviewing some security logs but this is so interesting :blobcatnerd: :blobcatreading:
#ESOTERICA #Demiurge #gnostic
youtu.be/xfG0w4k6EA8

Scooter :polyamoryFlag:scooter@labyrinth.zone
2025-03-03
@cryptica Would it be possible to request a number? I may wish to see if the #Pleroma has a plan in store right now. #Gnostic
2025-01-31

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