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RELG 222: Gnosticism (HC)

Religion 222: Gnosticism (McGuire) Fall 2022

Background Information

                                                               Gnostic gem with a scarab and an inscription  (Walters Art Museum)

Background Information on Religions

The following sources provide overviews of religious groups and their practices in the United States.  These resources are a quick way for you to find out the basic facts and recent scholarly interpretations.

When using an article in an encyclopedia or handbook, always check the bibliography for further reading at the end of the article. It will provide a selective list of the books, articles, and, frequently, Web resources considered to be the most up-to-date and reliable.

Online Resources