| 1. Catholic Encyclopedia: Gnosticism |
| Gnosticism, as a syncretistic, dualistic system has been historically regarded by orthodox Christians as a heresy. |
| http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/06592a.htm |
| 2. Definition of Gnosticism |
| Gnosticism died not by chance, but because it lacked vital power within itself; and no amount of theosophistic literature can give life to that which perished from intrinsic and essential defects. |
| http://www.ourladyswarriors.org/dissent/defgn... |
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