Against the Protestant GnosticsIn this penetrating and provocative assessment of the current state of religion and its effects on society at large, Philip J. Lee criticizes conservatives and liberals alike as he traces gnostic motifs to the very roots of American Protestantism. With references to an extraordinary spectrum of writings from sources as diverse as John Calvin, Martin Buber, Tom Wolfe, Margaret Atwood, and Emily Dickinson, he probes the effects of gnostic thinking on a wide range of issues. Calling for the restoration of a dialectical faith and practice, the book points to positive ways of restoring health to endangered Protestant churches. |
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... nature and destiny of people, and of the freedom, responsibility and fulfillment promised and given to “the earth and all the inhabitants thereof” (Ps. 75:3), whom God has called “out of darkness into his marvelous light” (1 Pet. 2:9) ...
... nature and destiny of people, and of the freedom, responsibility and fulfillment promised and given to “the earth and all the inhabitants thereof” (Ps. 75:3), whom God has called “out of darkness into his marvelous light” (1 Pet. 2:9) ...
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... 5. Protestant Gnosis: From Holy Event to Private Illumination 6. Modern Escape—from the Home of the Brave? Escape from Nature Escape from Time, History and Politics Escape from the Body, Sex and Family 7. Narcissism: From.
... 5. Protestant Gnosis: From Holy Event to Private Illumination 6. Modern Escape—from the Home of the Brave? Escape from Nature Escape from Time, History and Politics Escape from the Body, Sex and Family 7. Narcissism: From.
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... nature of the phenomenon, it defies ordinary historical study. The connection between ancient and modern gnosticism can be established, however, through the identification of a gnostic type. Max Weber taught us the value of using the ...
... nature of the phenomenon, it defies ordinary historical study. The connection between ancient and modern gnosticism can be established, however, through the identification of a gnostic type. Max Weber taught us the value of using the ...
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... nature to grace, the human psyche to the transcendent soul, and the world to God. It is, in effect, a tragic Christianity.”30 This radical opposition denies the possibility of the present world being an acceptable environment for ...
... nature to grace, the human psyche to the transcendent soul, and the world to God. It is, in effect, a tragic Christianity.”30 This radical opposition denies the possibility of the present world being an acceptable environment for ...
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... nature of real meaning . " 48 Gnostics , whether of the second century or the twentieth century , will not be constrained in the use of material . They will employ whatever is available , in whatever way they choose , to answer the ...
... nature of real meaning . " 48 Gnostics , whether of the second century or the twentieth century , will not be constrained in the use of material . They will employ whatever is available , in whatever way they choose , to answer the ...
Contents
Gnosticism Within the Orthodox Faith | |
From Gratitude to Despair | |
From Holy Event to Private Illumination | |
Modern Escapefrom the Home of the Brave? | |
From the Sacred Community to the Inner Self | |
From the Many to the | |
From the Particular to the Nebulous | |
GNOSTICISM ESTABLISHED WITHIN NORTH AMERICAN | |
The Renewal of Hope | |
Epilogue | |
Bibliography | |
Index | |
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