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"Lash is capable of explaining the mind-bending concepts of Gnosticism and pagan mystery cults with bracing clarity and startling insight. . . . [His] arguments are often lively and entertaining."-Los Angeles Times
Fully revised and with a new preface by the author, this timely update is perfect for readers…
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1 author picked Not in His Image as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
John Lash’s deep study about the real truth about the Gnostics, an early Christian sect, reveals that true Christianity was hijacked 2000 years ago by Roman Catholicism.
He shows how Catholicism suppressed thousands of years of ancient spirituality that could benefit us now.
I believe that as we move into the Age of Aquarius, we need to access an entirely new spirituality based on ancient wisdom, and Lash and I think this is Gnosticism.
From Barbara's list on The best novel for finding your soul and discovering ancient knowledge.
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