Explore the life and ideas of Basilides of Alexandria, an influential Gnostic heresiarch. Discover his apophatic theology, belief in reincarnation, and fascinating cosmology. Dive into the uncertainty surrounding his teachings and their impact on Western esotericism. Learn about the concept of the one true church, various heresies, and Clement of Alexandria's emphasis on church unity. Explore Basilides' perspectives on the transcendence of the first God and the concept of divine powers in esoteric Christianity. Delve into Basilides' positive view of fate, the human soul's qualities derived from planets, and his teachings on reincarnation.
