gnostic
/ˈnɑstɪk/
adjective
- Relating to knowledge, especially spiritual or mystical knowledge.
- Her gnostic approach to religion focused on personal revelation.
- Some early Christian groups were considered gnostic because they valued secret knowledge.
- The gnostic tradition emphasizes inner spiritual understanding over outward rituals.
- Relating to Gnosticism, a set of ancient religious ideas that emphasized secret knowledge for salvation.
- The library contained many gnostic texts that were hidden for centuries.
- Scholars study gnostic writings to understand early Christian diversity.
- Gnostic beliefs often describe the material world as flawed or evil.
Synonyms
noun
- A person who follows Gnosticism or believes in gnostic ideas.
- A modern gnostic might meditate to gain direct spiritual insight.
- The gnostics believed that salvation comes through special knowledge.
- Early church leaders often debated with gnostics about the nature of God.