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