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| − | Spiritual Knowledge γνώσις is the knowledge of the [[nous]] or intellect | + | Spiritual Knowledge γνώσις is the knowledge of the [[nous]] or intellect as knowledge of the divine as distinct from the knowledge of reason (dianoia). Gnosis is as such knowledge is inspired by or given by God and is thus linked to contemplation or [[theoria]] and immediate spiritual perception. |
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*[[Mysticism]] Μυστικισμός | *[[Mysticism]] Μυστικισμός | ||
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Spiritual Knowledge γνώσις is the knowledge of the nous or intellect as knowledge of the divine as distinct from the knowledge of reason (dianoia). Gnosis is as such knowledge is inspired by or given by God and is thus linked to contemplation or theoria and immediate spiritual perception.
See Also
- Mysticism Μυστικισμός
Sources
Glossary of terms the Philokalia volume 4 pg 433
