The Valentinians: Ancient Christian Gnostics?

ReligionForBreakfast April 19, 2022
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Get the exclusive NordVPN deal here: https://nordvpn.com/rfb. It’s risk free with Nord’s 30 day money-back guarantee! Thanks to NordVPN for sponsoring this video. Valentinianism was a prominent variety of early Christianity starting in the 2nd century CE. Some call it a form of Gnosticism. But what is Valentinianism all about? Join our Patreon community!: https://www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfast One-time donations here!: https://www.paypal.me/religionforbreakfast Check out my favorite religious studies books by following this affiliate link to my Amazon page: https://www.amazon.com/shop/religionforbreakfast Further reading: Piotr Ashwin-Siejkowski, "Valentinus’ Legacy and Polyphony of Voices" [2022] Geoffrey Smith, "Valentinian Christianity" [2020] Ismo Dunderberg, "Beyond Gnosticism" [2008]

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