The Herisies
Published on Nov 21, 2015
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Gnosticism
"The world of matter is evil; spirit alone is good"
Matter is Evil therefore:
- Jesus's Bodily resurrection was denied by the Gnostics.
- Marriage was condemned, because of mortal and bodily desires that accompanied it.
- Bodily, and worldly pursuits, as long as it touches on the material, were also abhorred and despised.
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Marcion (ca. 85 - 160)
- "Contradicting God of the Old and New Testament."
- Advocate of the Loving God, Jesus as simply Divine, while cannot reconcile with "vindictive God."
- Formulated his own cannon, priori excluded the Old Testament. Creator of the Universe, God of Justice, Demiurge, stranger to goodness and love
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Montanus (132 A.D.)
- Claimed that he was the vessel of the Holy Spirit
- Received with doubts, but because of Priscilla and Maximilla, enthusiasm swept away all hesitation.
- In the year 200, Montanism was condemned by Pope Zephyrinus.
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Mani (ca. 216 - 276)
- a persian priest who retained Gnosticism and attitude on matter as evil.
- A fundamental battle between good and evil with opposing forces struggling for human souls.
- Augustine of Hippo, made the belief rise to greater prominence, but later became its ultimate adversary.
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