{"product_id":"the-essence-of-the-gnostics","title":"The Essence of the Gnostics","description":"\u003cp\u003eLong before Gnosticism was formally named, seekers pursued a deeply personal, mystical knowledge of God - believing this sacred insight could free humanity from suffering and spiritual ignorance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile all religions acknowledge an imperfect world, Gnostics uniquely taught that creation itself was flawed - implicating the creator rather than humanity. This radical theology, condemned as heresy in early Christianity, led to persecution, especially given the sect's liberal views on gender equality, sexuality, and religious tolerance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Essence of the Gnostics\u003c\/i\u003e, Bernard Simon delivers a compelling exploration of ancient Gnostic spirituality, its controversial worldview, and the modern revival of interest in Gnostic philosophy and mysticism.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eABOUT THE SERIES:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Mystic Wisdom\u003c\/i\u003e introduces four of the world's most influential mystical traditions - Gnosticism, Sufism, Kabbalah, and Buddhism - tracing the history of these movements and their exploration of personal and spiritual transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57483454349685,"sku":"9781398869547","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781398869547.jpg?v=1786178620","url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/products\/the-essence-of-the-gnostics","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}