Publisher's Synopsis
""The Meaning of the Gnosis in the Higher Forms of Hellenistic Religion"" is a book written by G.R.S. Mead. The book explores the concept of Gnosis, which is a Greek term meaning ""knowledge"" or ""understanding."" Mead discusses how this concept was used in various forms of Hellenistic religion, such as Gnosticism and Hermeticism. He examines the philosophical and spiritual ideas behind these religions, including the belief in a higher divine knowledge that can be attained through personal experience and revelation. Mead also delves into the history of these religions and their influence on later spiritual movements. This book is a comprehensive study of the esoteric traditions of Hellenistic religion and their enduring impact on Western spirituality.THIS 32 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Quests Old and New, by G. R. S. Mead. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0922802793.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
