Newsgroups and other Interactive Forums

• Soc.religion.gnosis newsgroup -- a good Gnosis discussion group.
• Alt.religion.gnostic newsgroup -- less active than the above group.

Introductory Materials

• Gnosis Overview
  A short outline of the history and development of gnosis through the century, covering the wide variety of sects and movements. Written by Dean Edwards (deane@netcom.com).
• Gnosis Bibliography
  Bibliography of works relating gnosticism to the contemporary world.

Posts and Notes from the Net Community

• Coptic Documents from Nag Hammadi
  In computerized format--address for contact.
• Gospel of Thomas Translations
  Discussion of various translations and current speculation as to the source.
• Lillith Myth
  Detailed description/analysis of the Lillith myth (the woman the Demiurge created before Eve).
• Sophia, Mother of Wisdom by Zos
  Beautifully retold story of the creation and the Mother of Wisdom, the Holy Sophia.
• Simon Magus Biography
  Brief biography of Simon Magus, first century gnostic bashed by Ireneus, whose story bears striking resemblance to Jesus'. Posted by Paul Trejo.
• Gnosis in China
  More accurately, Chinese Manichean descendants, according to a poster to alt.religion.gnostic.
• Mandeans In America
  A short note on the current status of Mandeans in America.
• Sufi Mystica by Zos
  Summary of Sufi (Islamic gnostic) traditions, movements and history.
• Cathar Ritual of Consolation
  Guy Wilson discusses the nature and practice of the Consolamentum ritual by the Cathari.
• Jung's Gnostic Ring
  Quote from Jung himself explaining its symbolic meanings.
• Quotes from Teilhard De Chardin
  Relationship between matter and spirit.
• Gnosis on the Silk Road
  Pointer to recently published book on this subject. Favorable impression.

Gnosis in Literature

• Phillip K. Dick FAQ
  PKD Mailing list FAQ, short biography, information pointers, references, bibliography. Philip K. Dick is probably the most prominently Gnostic influenced (both in writing and personal life) writer of this century.
• Phillip K. Dick Biography
  Very personal, detailed, analytical biography of the great Gnostic writer by Paul Rydeen.

Periodicals of Interest

• Gnosis Magazine
  Introduction to Gnosis Magazine, including sample articles, back issue list, and writers guidelines.
• Journal of Consciousness Studies
  Announcement of new journal focusing on the nature of consciousness.
• Caduceus: The Hermetic Quarterly
  Announcement of new journal focusing on the Hermetic tradition.
• Will of Nature
  On line publication: new media (VR/Internet) and spiritually.