Phil Klay

Supposedly, going to war initiates you into this gnostic priesthood of people who've had a liminal experience forever separating them from civilians. Except... you go there, and it is what it is. A form of human activity as varied as any other.

American Writer

Elaine Pagels

About the gnostic writers themselves and the setting in which they lived we know little, although gnostic Christians were influential enough to be denounced at length.

American Historian

Use 'gnostic' to highlight spiritual, not general knowledge.

Spiritual Emphasis

'Gnostic' often comes with connotations of ancient wisdom or secretive groups.

Cultural Nuance

In some contexts, 'gnostic' might be used critically, suggesting obscure or pretentious knowledge.

Not Always Positive

Gnostics were early groups who sought divine knowledge, often separate from mainstream beliefs.

Religious History

Use 'gnostic' when referencing individuals searching for profound spiritual truth.

Spiritual Exploration

'Gnostic' implies beliefs or practices outside of established institutions.