Podcast episodes – The Secret History of Western Esotericism Podcast (SHWEP) Michael Williams on the Trouble with ‘Gnosticism’
Jan 1, 2020
Professor Michael Williams discusses the history and problematic nature of the term 'Gnosticism', explores the origins and usage of the term throughout different periods, analyzes the significance of the Nag Hammadi texts in reshaping our understanding of Gnosticism, and challenges assumptions about categorizing texts as Gnostic. They also delve into pantheistic ideas and the role of Protonoya in creation.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Rethinking Gnosticism: Dismantling a Dubious Category
02:35 • 2min
The Origins and Usage of the Term 'Gnostic'
04:20 • 18min
The Nagamadi Trove: Reshaping the Understanding of Gnosticism
22:31 • 4min
The Complexities of the Term 'Gnosticism'
26:47 • 29min
Analyzing Texts and Challenging Assumptions
56:03 • 3min
Exploring Pantheistic Ideas and the Role of Protonoya in Creation
58:33 • 3min
Navigating the Use of 'Gnosticism' in the Podcast
01:01:35 • 2min