For those of you that are interested in understanding the current view of what has come to be known as “Gnosticism,” I would invite you to read several posts over at The Forbidden Gospel’s blog. DeConick is trying to answer why the Nag Hammadi texts aren’t used as must as the Dead Sea Scrolls to studies of early Christianity. DeConick is quickly becoming one of my favorite scholars. She has a wonderful ability to frame and phrase issues that really capture the essence of what she is arguing about.
(2) Is Gnosticism Perverted Christianity?
(3) Is Coptic a hindrance to serious study of NH texts?
(4) Are Gnostics fringe believers?
Please note that neither DeConick or I am talking about religous matters, such as what is the correct doctrine, she is merely exploring the development of Christianity, winners and losers.