Geoffrey Smith on Valentinus and Valentinianism

Geoffrey Smith, an expert on Valentinus and Valentinianism, discusses the transition of Valentinus from being in good standing to being viewed as a heretic and explores the concept of Gnosticism and its interpretations. The podcast also explores Valentinus' beliefs about cosmogony, the Nag Hammadi texts, and Valentinus' mysterious cultic practices and rituals. Additionally, it delves into Ptolemy's letter to Flora and the construction of esoteric wisdom lineages by heretics and the Orthodox team.