The Gnostic Society was founded in Los Angeles in 1928, and incorporated in 1939, by John Morgan Pryse (1863-1952) and his brother James Morgan Pryse (1859-1942) for studies of Gnosticism.[1][2][3] Stephan A. Hoeller, author and lecturer and a leading exponent of Gnosticism,[3] became the director of studies in 1963. [4]

The organization ceased to exist as a legal entity in 1974.[5] Since that time, Hoeller has lectured under the society's name, presenting it as an educational organization "dedicated to advancing the study, understanding, and individual experience of Gnosis."

References

  1. ^ Pearson, Birger (2007). Ancient Gnosticism: Traditions and Literature. Minneapolis: Fortress Press. p. 240. ISBN 978-0-8006-3258-8.
  2. ^ Smith, Richard (1995). "The revival of ancient Gnosis". In Segal, Robert (ed.). The Allure of Gnosticism: the Gnostic experience in Jungian psychology and contemporary culture. Open Court. p. 206. ISBN 0-8126-9278-0.
  3. ^ a b Lucas, Philip Charles (1995). The Odyssey of a New Religion: The Holy Order of MANS from New Age to Orthodoxy. Indiana University Press. p. 279. ISBN 0-253-33612-0.
  4. ^ "Quest Books". Retrieved 2008-03-27.
  5. ^ "California Secretary of State entity listing for THE GNOSTIC SOCIETY (181638)". Retrieved 2023-01-22.

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