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Gnosticism
A movement placing especial emphasis upon a contrast between the material and spiritual realms, which became of major importance during the second century. Its most characteristic doctrines include redemption apart from the material world, a dualist worldview which held that different gods were responsible for creation and redemption, and an emphasis upon the importance of "knowledge" (gnosis) in salvation.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Religion
- Category: Christian theology
- Company: Alister McGrath
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