Valentinus and the Valentinian Tradition
Valentinus was one of the most influential Gnostic Christian teachers of the second century A.D. He founded a movement which spread throughout Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. Despite persecution by the Catholic Church, the Valentinian school endured for over 600 years. Valentinus' influence persists even today. This site is dedicated to the Valentinian Gnostic tradition and features scriptures as well as articles on the teachings of the school. (An excellent introduction to Valentinus and his tradition is also given by Dr. Stephan Hoeller in Valentinus: A Gnostic for All Seasons, available in the Archives.)
Valentinian Gnosis
| The Virtual Library: Scriptures | |
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A masterpiece of Gnostic literature, likely composed by Valentinus himself.
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Scripture |
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The most comprehensive systematic statement of Valentinian Gnosis.
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Scripture |
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A compact guide to Valentinian theology, aeons, and cosmology.
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Biographical sketch of the second-century Gnostic master.
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Development of the Eastern and Western branches of the tradition.
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| Detailed Articles by David Brons | |
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An analysis of the aeons and the structure of the divine realm.
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Essay |
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The myth of Sophia and the origin of the material world.
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Essay |
Contents of the Valentinian Tradition Section
Who was Valentinus?
The Valentinian School
Teachings in Brief
Teachings in Detail
Virtual Library
Valentinians and the Bible
Detailed Articles (18 Essays on Specific Themes)
Bibliography
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The material in the "Valentinus and the Valentinian Tradition" section originally appeared on an internet site created by David Brons, who authored all content found in this section. It is archived in the Esoteric Gnosis Library by permission of the author. All rights including right of electronic reproduction are reserved © 2003.