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'''Gnosticism''' (from Ancient Greek: γνωστικός, "having knowledge") is a collection of religious ideas and systems which coalesced in the late 1st century AD among [[Judaism|Jewish]] and early [[Christianity|Christian]] sects. These various groups emphasised personal spiritual knowledge (gnosis) above the orthodox teachings, traditions, and authority of religious institutions. | '''Gnosticism''' (from Ancient Greek: γνωστικός, "having knowledge") is a collection of religious ideas and systems which coalesced in the late 1st century AD among [[Judaism|Jewish]] and early [[Christianity|Christian]] sects. These various groups emphasised personal spiritual knowledge (gnosis) above the orthodox teachings, traditions, and authority of religious institutions. | ||