Syrian Cult→Lineage
The Alexandrian cult was influenced by the Syrian cult, especially the Simonian sect. ( Both cults were part of the larger Gnostic School, but had differing views on pantheism and dualism
Alexandrian Cult
The Alexandrian Cult was a school of Gnosticism, significantly influenced by the teachings of Basilides and centered in Alexandria, Egypt. This cult differed from the dualistic Syrian Gnosticism, adopting a more pantheistic philosophy in its teachings. Rather than viewing the universe as a battle between distinct, opposing forces, the Alexandrian Cult embraced a philosophical approach that integrated multiple aspects of the divine within the material world, suggesting a more unified understanding of the nature of existence and the divine.
Concordance & Cross-References
Primary Correspondences & Figures
Gnostics→Lineage
The Alexandrian school was an offshoot of Gnostic philosophical deductions.
Mediate Correspondences
Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities
I. Alexandrian Cult & Gnostics
The Alexandrian school was an offshoot of Gnostic philosophical deductions.
II. Gnostics & Great Pyramid
The Gnostics believed that the Great Pyramid symbolized the secret doctrine and the subterranean passages. The Great Pyramid is the symbol of the subterranean passages and the secret doctrine that the Gnostics believe in.
I. Alexandrian Cult & Gnostics
The Alexandrian school was an offshoot of Gnostic philosophical deductions.
II. Gnostics & Philosophical Stone
Gnostics sought the wisdom of the Philosophical Stone, making them part of its lineage
I. Alexandrian Cult & Gnostics
The Alexandrian school was an offshoot of Gnostic philosophical deductions.
II. Gnostics & Essenes
Both shared beliefs in emanationism and the need to interpret sacred texts like the Mosaic Law
I. Alexandrian Cult & Gnostics
The Alexandrian school was an offshoot of Gnostic philosophical deductions.
II. Gnostics & Subterranean Chamber
The subterranean chamber, connected to the descending passage, was part of the Gnostic mystery that the Gnostics believed to be significant within the Great Pyramid.
I. Alexandrian Cult & Gnostics
The Alexandrian school was an offshoot of Gnostic philosophical deductions.
II. Gnostics & Simon Magus
Simon Magus is often associated with the origin of Gnosticism, being its likely founder.
I. Alexandrian Cult & Gnostics
The Alexandrian school was an offshoot of Gnostic philosophical deductions.
II. Gnostics & Great Deity
The Gnostics believed that the Great Deity was symbolized by the Great Pyramid and associated with the subterranean passages. The Great Deity, a central and revered figure among the Gnostics, is symbolically represented by the Great Pyramid. This deity is intricately associated with the subterranean passages of the pyramid, which hold profound significance within their secret doctrine. The Gnostics engage in the worship of The Great Deity, integrating the symbol of the pyramid and its subterranean realm into their religious and esoteric practices. Central to their beliefs, the Great Deity is perceived through the mysteries embodied by the Great Pyramid, emphasizing its central part in the Gnostic world view and spiritual pursuits. These descriptions collectively highlight the deep theological and mystical significance of The Great Deity to the Gnostics, intertwining religious reverence with geographical symbolism.
I. Alexandrian Cult & Gnostics
The Alexandrian school was an offshoot of Gnostic philosophical deductions.
II. Gnostics & Christian And Pagan Gnosticism
Christian and pagan Gnostics sought knowledge and wisdom, as indicated by their use of the term Gnosis.