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The Gnostic Religion by Hans Jonas
  • 1. According to Jonas, what is a key characteristic of Gnostic thought?
A) Existential nihilism
B) Materialistic determinism
C) Monism of existence
D) Dualism between spirit and matter
  • 2. What does Hans Jonas identify as a primary source of Gnostic texts?
A) Nag Hammadi library
B) Vatican archives
C) The Apocrypha
D) Dead Sea Scrolls
  • 3. What concept does Jonas attribute significant importance to in Gnostic belief?
A) Faith
B) Dogma
C) Ritual
D) Knowledge (gnosis)
  • 4. Which philosopher's ideas influenced Jonas's interpretation of Gnosticism?
A) Martin Heidegger
B) Karl Marx
C) Friedrich Nietzsche
D) Plato
  • 5. What does Hans Jonas imply is necessary for understanding Gnosticism?
A) Interpretation of myth and symbol
B) Rational analysis alone
C) Empirical evidence
D) Historical texts only
  • 6. Which text is often cited as an example of Gnostic literature?
A) The Qur'an
B) The Tao Te Ching
C) The Gospel of Thomas
D) The Book of Genesis
  • 7. Which aspect of existence do Gnostics seek to transcend?
A) The material realm
B) The intellectual realm
C) The social realm
D) The emotional realm
  • 8. How do Gnostics generally view salvation?
A) As an awakening to gnosis
B) As ritualistic practice
C) As faith in God's grace
D) As adherence to law
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