Bücher von Frances Swiney

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Though Gnosticism long preceded Christianity, the Gnostics were the first Christians; they accepted Christ in the full realization of the word; his life, not his death, was the keynote of their doctrine and their practice. Thousands of years before the Egyptian Seers prognosticated the spiritual evolution of the soul in the seven stages of probation in the life beyond the grave. They conceived of a mystical Christos, a divine type of character that could only be attained through the soul's conflict with evil in the spiritual spheres of nebulous idealism. The Gnostics welded the ancient mythos into mundane practicability. They recognized the divine nature of the Universe, the eternal progression of all things, and of the human in particular.Therefore, it is easily conceivable that they were misunderstood, maligned and discredited by the crude primitive minds of the Goth, the Vandal and the Hun, who had drunk too deeply of the draught of oblivion to remember their former phases of existence."...Swiney has much in common with modern scholars like Elaine Pagels or Elizabeth Schüssler Fiorenza, who attempt to restore the lost voices of the women of early Christianity... The Esoteric Teachings of the Gnostics is an important book." ~ by Philip Jenkins, Distinguished Professor of History, Baylor University.

""The Awakening of Women or Woman's Part in Evolution"" by Frances Swiney is a non-fiction book that explores the role of women in the evolution of humanity. The book discusses how women have been oppressed throughout history and how this has hindered their ability to contribute to society. It also examines the ways in which women have fought for their rights and the progress they have made in recent times. The author argues that women have a unique perspective and set of skills that are essential for the continued development of humanity. The book is a call to action for women to embrace their power and take an active role in shaping the future. Overall, ""The Awakening of Women or Woman's Part in Evolution"" is a thought-provoking and empowering read that challenges traditional gender roles and encourages women to take control of their lives.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.