Sophia and Ascension: Gnosticism in the World of Darkness

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Gnosticism has ancient roots and is mentioned at across various WoD lines. How can we reflect Gnosticism and Gnostic magick in Mage? Pook joins to talk Sophia, Yaldabaoth, the Pleroma, and the Cainite Heresy.Nostradamus's Cherry JamsWorld of Darkness BooksCainite Heresy - Dark Ages Vampire book with a wild take on Gnosticism.The Paradigm's Progress - Pook's book on Paradigm advancementOther Books Michael Baigent - A British author known for his works on the historical Jesus and conspiracy theories. Three Stigmata of Palmer Eldritch - A science fiction novel by Philip K. Dick that explores themes of reality and illusion. Valis - A science fiction novel by Philip K. Dick that delves into Gnosticism and reality. Current Gnostic churches - Modern religious movements influenced by ancient Gnostic traditions. The Thunder, Perfect Mind - A Gnostic poem discovered among the Nag Hammadi library texts. The Gospel of Truth - A Gnostic text that provides a unique interpretation of Christian teachings. The Gospel of Judas - An ancient Gnostic text that presents Judas Iscariot in a positive light. Voight-Kampff test - A fictional test used in the Blade Runner universe to distinguish humans from replicants.

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