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