The origins and history of Gnosticism are as captivating as they are still mysterious. Although we have almost exhausted all its theories and revelations, a new book has come out that touches on overlooked aspects of the old heretics. We learn about the latest discovery in Gnostic rituals, unnoticed influences on Gnosticism, new and fresh anthropological findings on the Gnostics and much more. We also partake in a refresher course on the history and evolution Gnosticism. We also discuss an upcoming magazine dealing solely with the Gnostics. Astral Guest-- Andrew Philip Smith, author of ‘The Gnostics', 'Gnostic Writings on the Soul', 'The Lost Sayings of Jesus' and editor of the new 'Gnostic' magazine. Topics Discussed: --Understanding the latest scholarship on how the various streams of esoteric thought merged into the Gnostic Religion. --The influence of the cryptic Elkesaite Jews on medieval Gnosticism. --Chanting—an overlooked Gnostic ritual to attain gnosis that be explained both mystically and scientifically. --How Gnosticism influenced the Hindu Advaita Vendata. --Did the Gnostics literally believe in the Demiurge, Sophia and the other characters of their Scriptures? --The similarities and relationship between Gnosticism and Neo-Platonism, even though they really didn’t like each other. --The direct Gnostic influence on the more mystical theology of the Prophet Mohammed and Islam itself (beyond Sufism!). --Andrew discusses the upcoming ‘Gnostic’ magazine, including the contents that include an interview with Alan Moore, a new, eye-opening translation of the Gospel of Judas, Philip K. Dick (we just can’t get enough Dick), the Gnostic William Burroughs, an article by yours truly and a lot more goodies! And much more!!! The tapestry continues to be weaved week after week on Aeon Byte. But regardless of its hues the message of Gnostic history will be in plain letters right in front of you—Know Tyself.