The Gnostic Society is an organization founded in

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in 1928, and incorporated in 1939, by John Morgan Pryse (1863-1952) and his brother

James Morgan Pryse James Morgan Pryse (14 November 1859 – 22 April 1942) was an author, publisher, and theosophist. Family background Pryse was born in New London, Ohio (a suburb of Cincinnati), and died in Los Angeles, California. Pryse married Jessica 'J ...

(1859-1942) for studies of

Gnosticism Gnosticism (from grc, γνωστικός, gnōstikós, , 'having knowledge') is a collection of religious ideas and systems which coalesced in the late 1st century AD among Jewish and early Christian sects. These various groups emphasized pe ...

. Stephan A. Hoeller, author and lecturer and a leading exponent of Gnosticism as living religious practice, has been director of studies since 1963, and is also the

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of the

Ecclesia Gnostica Ecclesia Gnostica (Latin: The Church of Gnosis) is an open sacramental neo-Gnostic church in Los Angeles. It has ordained clergy and conducts regular sacramental services, including two weekly Masses (Celebration of the Holy Eucharist), as we ...

. The Gnostic Society is an educational organization "dedicated to advancing the study, understanding, and individual experience of Gnosis." Hoeller has presented regular weekly lectures for more than 30 years. Lecture programs are open to the public and presented free of charge.

References

External links

The Gnostic Society CalendarBC Recordings - Gnostic Society Audio Lectures
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