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Basilides and the Sethians
This illustrated lecture brings alove the gnostics of the first and second centuries AD. Dr Hill introduces the intriguing gnostic Basilides, who also has a good claim to be the first systematic Christian theologian, and then then uncovers the Sethians, devotees of the Biblical Seth and self-proclaimed members of a spiritual elect. With the Sethians we meet creation by emanation, aeons, Yaldabaoth ('serpent with a lion's head'), the Demiurge, Sophia, archons, petty gods and the stealing back of stolen knowledge. Illustrated by slides, lively quotes, and insightful analysis - tonight's a great evening for heretics, magicians and scholars alike. Dr Jonathan Hill studied and taught at Oxford University, and is the author of numerous books - and is a fun and engaging speaker.
Price: £7.00
Time: 7.15 for a 7.30 start
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Dr Jonathan Hill | talks |
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Date and Time: |
12 January 2011 at 7:15 pm |
Duration: | 2 hours 30 minutes |
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Venue: |
Treadwell's Books |
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Tickets: |
£7 |
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Reserve your place via Treadwell's by email (info@treadwells-london.com), or by phone, 020 7240 8906. Payment confirms booking. |
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