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Apologetics (apol-o-get-ics): (1) systematic argumentative discourse in defense (as of a doctrine); (2) a branch of theology devoted to the defense of the divine origin and authority of Christianity. 1999 by Merriam-Webster, Inc. -- The word "apologetics" comes from the Greek word "apologia", which means, roughly, "a verbal defense, a speech in defense." Thus, the famous defense which Socrates gave of himself before the people of Athens is recorded in one of Plato's dialogues called "The Apology." The word "apologia" occurs in the Greek New Testament in the following passages: Acts 22:1 & 25:16; 1 Corinthians 9:3; 2 Corinthians 7:11; Philippians 1:7, 16; 2 Timothy 4:16; 1 Peter 3:15. Generally, apologetics is that discipline which seeks to provide a rational defense of the truth of a given system of belief. People who practice apologetics are called apologists or apologetes. Systems of belief as diverse as Christianity, Islam, Jehovah's Witnesses, and atheism can all have their own versions of apologetics. Gnostic apologetics, then, is that branch of Gnostic theology which seeks to provide a rational defense of the truth of the Gnostic faith. (adapted from THE APOLOGETICS LIST, found at http://home.earthlink.net/~vantillian/ )



Before the Beginning - Emphasizes that Jesus used "Before the beginning" to define truth, eternal life, and an eternal God.
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Confessio de Fide - Confessions of faith from a Gnostic who terms himself as an "Aletheian," or "one of truth."
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Gnosis - Insight communicated with the intent of contributing to our shared future in a beneficial way.
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Gnosis and Gnostic Anthropology - Information about Gnostic studies in the tradition of Gnostic Anthropology: an overview of some topics of study, relevant links and other resources.
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Gnostic Christianity - Devoted to the philosophy of the nonjudgmental process of reasoning.
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Gnostic Philosophy - Guide, in form of questions and answers, to understanding the Gnostics, their philosophy, their religion, their ideas, their teachings and their values.
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The Greatest Paradox, The Reunification of Judaism & Christianity - Includes five essays which summarize the Aquarian Gospel, "the book that reunifies Judaism and Christianity." Also includes the entire text of the Aquarian Gospel, which purports to reveals the teachings of Jehoshua the prophet.
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It's about life: looking for wisdom and gnosis - A variaty of material from various traditions, as well as personal observations. The common theme of all material is spiritual renewal.
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Jesus Teachings of Life Eternal - Explains how to attain the Heaven state of consciousness with the key of understanding Jesus' teachings about the Father.
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The Pearl...a Gnostic Christian website - Church of the Pearl. Includes exegesis and scriptural references.
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The Sabbatarian Network - Defining the Sabbatarian doctines on Yahshua, Yahweh, the Holy Spirit, the nature of Yahweh, the Sabbath, and other Biblical issues.
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Radical Gnosticism Alive! - One woman's Gnostic journey.
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Labyrinth of the Grail - Knights Templar and the Holy Grail in Nova Scotia
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Gnosis by Samael Aun Weor - Samael Aun Weor's Books to download in PDF format(E-Books),translated into english.
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Cosmic Wind - Cosmic Mother, Wisdom's Lovers presents contemporary Gnosis (and some ancient Gnosis) from a Sophianic perspective. We are a poetry and art intensive site.
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The Nazirene Home Page - Offers to divulge the original teachings of "Jesus the Nazirene." Claims to have been written by an original disciple of Jesus who was sent into the present in order to write a book for seekers.
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Labyrinth of the Spirit - Models for practical personal and spiritual development in many vocabularies, such as problem-solving, relationships, communication, leadership, philosophy and business.
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Gnosis Central - Samael Aun Weor - Offers gnostic books, school listings, gnosis websites, audio conferences and a online store. Site is in English, Spanish and French. Work is based on Samael Aun Weor.
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Anael Gnostic Center - Offers articles on topics like Gnostic Psychology and the Meanings of Dreams.
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Gnosis Knowledge - Gnosis and Gnosticism 101. A popular summary of Gnostic 'Knowledge' - a view of Life, the Universe and Everything. Can you find inner truth?
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Manichaean dualism - A basic explanation of religious dualism and of manicheism.
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Gnostic Mystica - Uniting Christological and pagan mythology with gnostic ideaologies. Mythology, biographies, symbology and a glossary for difficult terms. Articles may include gnosticism, occult, and paganism.
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Rosslyn Templars - Has the Holy Grail been found at last? A paper by a Rosslyn Templar discusses what the Holy was, or is, and its symbolic meaning.
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Gnosticism in the life and teachings of Jesus - Explanation of the Gnostic path of Christianity revolving around direct experience and looking within one's self.
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Divine science - the site of the superior knowledge - site related to religion, esoterism, hercolubus, alcohol and drugs, the cure of the vice, astral projection, experience out of the body, conscience studies, end of the times, Nostradamus,Karma and dharma, elimination of the cause of pain and suffering, gnosis,meditation ,etc.
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Gnostic Alliance - Study of ancient Gnostic Texts and their application in todays world.
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gnosticschristians.com - To create a network of Christians who wish to enrich their existing faith by being inspired by the Gnostics and their open and inquistive style of faith.
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The Church of the Gnosis Kardias -
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The Gnostics - Promoting the aim of advancing the spiritual enlightenment of all mankind.
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