The Full Text of the Gospel of Thomas
Want to read the Gospel of Thomas? Click below to continue reading! The Full Text of the Gospel of Thomas Prologue These are the hidden sayings that the living Jesus
Uncover the Beautiful Gnostic Bridal Chamber Hymn
What was the hymn of the bridal chamber, considered authoritative by some Gnostics?
What Were Gnostic Paul's Daring Insights About Atonement?
This post is the second post in a series on the "Gnostic Paul"– that is, Paul perceived by certain Gnostic thinkers– on Galatians. For Part 1, click here.
Baby Jesus' Dirty Bathwater Heals 100%
You didn't expect to see a blog post about baby Jesus' bathwater, did you? Well just like how the internet is full of strange people, so too
The Gnostic Paul, 100% Fearless Justification in Galatians
This post is the second post in a series on the "Gnostic Paul"– that is, Paul perceived by certain Gnostic thinkers– on Galatians. For Part 1, click here.
The Gnostic Paul's Intense Conflict in Galatians 1 and 2
This is Part 1 of a several part series.Over the centuries, the figure of Paul has played a vital role in defining Christian belief, in many permutations. One can
Apostle vs Magic Cannibals: #1 Gospel for a Scary Movie
Alternate title for this post: 27 Days Later. You'll see. While many fears and anxieties have changed over time as cultures changed, human history has long been full
Celebrate 1st Anniversary for Non-Canonical Christianity Since Launch
I'm pleased to say that this week marks the one-year anniversary of Non-Canonical Christianity's launch! Outside the blog, it's been a year of tremendous
Hostile Demonic Power and Archons in the Gospel of Philip
Over the centuries, Christians have had lots of ideas about demonic or sinister powers. Some Christians believe that people can be possessed by demons... and an even smaller subset thinks
Sethian Baptism, Astonishing in Difference with Modern Forms
Most modern Christian groups practice baptism. The ritual itself differs widely-- some baptize by fully immersing an individual in water (even babies!), while others practice baptism by sprinkling water on
Christ was the Serpent in Genesis 1? Strange!
Was Christ in Genesis 1? Most people have heard some version of the story with the serpent in the Garden of Eden described in Genesis 3, in which God commands
Secret and Shared Knowledge in The Treatise on Revelation
Did the early Christian Gnostics have tiers of secret knowledge reserved for the elite who climbed the ranks? Were their tracts similar to modern cults in which only by progressing
Is This World Reality? Some Christians Said No!
What is reality? You probably think that it's comprised of your body, what exists physically, and other tangible things like the inevitability of death. You may also find
Did Gnosticism Exist? Professor Williams' Surprising Denial!
When discussing early Christianity and non-canonical texts, the words "Gnostic" and "Gnosticism" gets thrown constantly. In his compelling book "Rethinking Gnosticism", Professor Michael Williams
Jesus Commands: Be Bold (in the Secret Book of James)
It can be hard for those with different perspectives on religion and spirituality to be bold and direct. In the Secret Book of James, Jesus commands Peter and James to