Gnostic Society
The Gnostic Society was founded in Los Angeles in 1928, and incorporated in 1939, by John Morgan Pryse (1863–1952) and his brother James Morgan Pryse (1859–1942) for studies of Gnosticism.[1][2][3] Stephan A. Hoeller, author and lecturer and a leading exponent of Gnosticism,[3] became the director of studies in 1963.[4]
The organization ceased to exist as a legal entity in 1974.[5] Since that time, Hoeller has lectured under the society's name, presenting it as an educational organization "dedicated to advancing the study, understanding, and individual experience of Gnosis."
References
[edit]- ^ Pearson, Birger (2007). Ancient Gnosticism: Traditions and Literature. Minneapolis: Fortress Press. p. 240. ISBN 978-0-8006-3258-8.
- ^ Smith, Richard (1995). "The revival of ancient Gnosis". In Segal, Robert (ed.). The Allure of Gnosticism: the Gnostic experience in Jungian psychology and contemporary culture. Open Court. p. 206. ISBN 0-8126-9278-0.
- ^ a b Lucas, Philip Charles (1995). The Odyssey of a New Religion: The Holy Order of MANS from New Age to Orthodoxy. Indiana University Press. p. 279. ISBN 0-253-33612-0.
- ^ "Quest Books". Retrieved March 27, 2008.
- ^ "California Secretary of State entity listing for THE GNOSTIC SOCIETY (181638)". Retrieved January 22, 2023.
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