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[[Gnosis]] is the common Greek noun for knowledge. Gnosis is used throughout Greek philosophy as a technical term for experience knowledge in contrast to theoretical knowledge or epistemology. It generally signifies a dualistic knowledge in the sense of mystical enlightenment or spiritual insight. Gnosis taught the deliverance of man from the constraints of earthly existence through insight into an essential relationship, as an [[Soul]] or spirit in the material world, yet capable of transcendence beyond the material to experience spiritual freedom and [[Personal Sovereignty]] as Cosmic Consciousness. | [[Gnosis]] is the common Greek noun for knowledge. Gnosis is used throughout Greek philosophy as a technical term for experience knowledge in contrast to theoretical knowledge or epistemology. It generally signifies a dualistic knowledge in the sense of mystical enlightenment or spiritual insight. Gnosis taught the deliverance of man from the constraints of earthly existence through insight into an essential relationship, as an [[Soul]] or spirit in the material world, yet capable of transcendence beyond the material to experience spiritual freedom and [[Personal Sovereignty]] as [[Cosmic Citizen|Cosmic Consciousness]]. | ||
The Greek word gnosis (knowledge) is a standard translation of the Hebrew word "knowledge" (דעת da`ath) in the Septuagint, thus: | The Greek word gnosis (knowledge) is a standard translation of the Hebrew word "knowledge" (דעת da`ath) in the Septuagint, thus: | ||
The Lord gives wisdom (sophia), from his face come knowledge (gnosis) and understanding (sunesis)" — Proverbs 2.6. Philo also refers to the "knowledge" (gnosis) and "wisdom" (sophia) of God. Gnosis is the practical, fact-based knowledge of [[Consciousness]] that guides us to fulfill our highest potential | The Lord gives wisdom (sophia), from his face come knowledge (gnosis) and understanding (sunesis)" — Proverbs 2.6. Philo also refers to the "knowledge" (gnosis) and "wisdom" (sophia) of God. Gnosis is the practical, fact-based knowledge of [[Consciousness]] that guides us to fulfill our highest potential and directly experience our spiritual connection with Life, to be a knower of purpose and feel the source of our innate happiness. | ||
<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gnosis Gnosis]</ref> | <ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gnosis Gnosis]</ref> | ||