opposing views of the savior in Gnossisism and in Orthodoxy
I am attempting to write one coherent essay discussing questions three and two. I propose to first characterize the opposing views of the savior in Gnosticism and in Orthodoxy. Secondly, I will compare the Valentinian and classic Gnostics in how they differ and how the Gospel of Truth exemplifies the features of Valentinian Gnosticism. The Orthodox view the church as a necessary medium between the laity and god; they argued that without the church and the hierarchy of clergy, the congregation would not be able to attain god on their own. They saw the coming of god's kingdom as a literal event. They also saw it preposterous thought to separate the body from human life. That is, they saw Jesus as both flesh and spirit that were inseparable. The Orthodox considered the crucifixion of Jesus as a historical account. They viewed Jesus as a martyr that sacrificed his life so that we may live. It was believed that the martyrdom of Jesus allows for the forgiveness of sins and ensures resurrection and our life everlasting; this sacrifice allowed us to release our guilt and receive forgiveness for our sins. On the matter of what Jesus was, the Gnostics vehemently disagreed with the Orthodox Church. Gnostics believed that
It is a reflection of the life and work of Jesus. The Orthodox Church was soon more threatened by the Valentinians because they were heretics who's teachings were comparable to that of the Orthodox in what they said-but what they meant was blasphemous. Clement, of the Orthodox Church decreed that any person who disobeyed the power of the bishop was blasphemous and should be condemned to death. On the other hand, they disagreed with the Orthodox and agreed with the Gnostics on the lack of importance over the debate of who held authority over the worship. The orthodox believed that once the Valentinians were in seclusion that they entertained the thought of a conflict between the popular image of god as the source of all being. The Valentinians were a branch of Gnosticism that often were not recognized as heretics. The Gospel of Truth says that we should recognize where we come from and embrace our destiny to return to the father through the salvation of enlightenment and knowledge. I propose to first characterize the opposing views of the savior in Gnosticism and in Orthodoxy. They also argued that a punishing god of the Old Testament and the forgiving god of the New Testament were different entities. This was made possible through the teachings of Christ as enlightenment to our knowledge. They felt that women had no place in the leadership of the church. This follows the Gnostics belief that religious enlightenment came from introspect and self-knowledge. And only by worshiping the bishop as a stand-in for god would they be saved. The Orthodox stressed the importance of the relationship between the succession of clergy and the connection to the father, son and the Holy Spirit. The Gospel of Truth is a Christian Gnostic text linked to the Valentinin School.
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