Explore the mystical world of Gnostic Christianity, where salvation comes through secret knowledge (gnosis), the material ...

The Mandaeans are one of the world’s oldest surviving religious groups, with roots in ancient Gnostic traditions. Centered ...

The Princeton professor and author of such titles as ‘The Gnostic Gospels’ and ‘Beyond Belief’ and more spent seven years on ...

Kabbalah intertwines with Greek philosophy, from Neoplatonism to Pythagorean symbols, shaping Jewish mystical thought.

The Gospels give some intriguing clues to the identity of Jesus’ famous follower—who was unwed, moved freely, and provided ...

Pope Francis challenged the notion of walls that divide a common humanity. New art and activism in San Diego highlight this struggle.

One of the things evolution has handed down to us is an inclination not just to believe in loops, but to desperately want to ...

Academy Award-winning filmmaker Martin Scorsese tells the tale of St. Mary Magdalene, a once-demon-possessed woman who ...

The world grieves the loss of Pope Francis as he was buried in Rome on Saturday, with President Trump in attendance at his funeral. The pontiff often criticized Trump’s border policy, while ...

Explore the Alawite faith's unique blend of Greek philosophy, Shia Islam, and Christian influences on soul, reincarnation, ...