Gnosticism 
Gnosticism
Definition
Gnos·ti·cism (näs′tə siz′əm)
noun
an esoteric system of mystical religious and philosophical doctrines, stressing gnosis as essential to salvation, viewing matter as evil, and variously combining ideas derived from mythology, ancient Greek philosophy, ancient religions, and, eventually, Christianity
Gnosticism
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- call: Many centuries ago, a perfectly sensible and attractive religion called Gnosticism was based on the idea that the Hebrew god was the Devil.
- develop: One was early developing Gnosticism that was a great threat to Christianity - don't be afraid of that big word!
Adjective modifier
- ancient: What you see today in the feminist agenda is a repackaging, a reincarnation of ancient Gnosticism.
Noun used with modifier
- word: The Greek word gnosis means revealed knowledge, and from it derives the word Gnosticism, a religion of the second and third centuries.
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