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How Do You Interpret Genesis From A Gnostic Perspective?

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How Do You Interpret Genesis From A Gnostic Perspective?

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The story of Genesis contains many esoteric and metaphysical symbols that are not revealed to exoteric Christians. The story is quite occult and takes a lot of occult knowledge to fully understand. Begin by reading a lot of Gnostic literature. Start with the Apocrypha and the Nag Hammadi texts. Be sure to also read secondary sources that comment upon these texts. Gain an understanding of the Gnostic interpretation of the Demiorgos, or angry God of the Old Testament. Gnostics believe that the god of the Old Testament was a lower demon who was vengeful and angry and entrapped the spirit in the prison of the body. Study pagan symbolism to understand what the true meaning of the Genesis myth is. Incorporate this symbolism into your newly acquired knowledge regarding the Genesis text. Meditate fully before rereading the text of Genesis. Reread the Genesis text with an open, calm mind that is ready for Gnostic understanding.