👉 Gnosticism, also known as Gnostic Christianity or Gnosticism, is a religious movement that emerged in the 1st century AD from the Gnostic sect of the Jewish community in Alexandria, Egypt. It was characterized by its rejection of mainstream Christian belief and practices, including the use of the Bible and other sacred texts. Gnosticism often involves a high degree of mysticism, esoteric knowledge, and a focus on spiritual understanding and self-understanding. It is associated with the teachings
