Forbidden Faith

The Secret History of Gnosticism

De: Richard Smoley

Narrado por: Bob Souer

The success of books such as Elaine Pagels's Gnostic Gospels and Dan Brown's Da Vinci Code proves beyond a doubt that there is a tremendous thirst today for finding the hidden truths of Christianity - truths that may have been lost or buried by institutional religion over the last two millennia.

In Forbidden Faith, Richard Smoley narrates a popular history of one such truth, the ancient esoteric religion of gnosticism, which flourished between the first and fourth centuries AD, but whose legacy remains even today, having survived secretly throughout the ages.

©2006 Richard Smoley (P)2020 Tantor

Awesome

This audiobook kept my attention with an abundance of details…historical events, suggestions of authors, new insights of thought..


I’m truly inspired to continue this journey of learning.

Look beyond

Gnosis is to be preserved at all cost in a society were arriving at conclusions and following the masses seems as the more convenient alternatives.

I enjoyed this book and open my eyes to a religion I had no understanding or knowledge of I highly recommend it very good

The book was very enlightening. I wish I would have came across this in my earlier years

Amazing

As always, very informative and mind blowing. I just hope more of Richard Smoley's books become available in audible

Diving deep

Loving Every detail of the forbidden faith it's very captivating and interesting for somebody discovering themself

Narration is so so

Only complaint is boring narration. Almost sounds like automated in some sections. Lots of great info and well researched

Deep thoughts

if you like the study of philosophy and able to listen to the points of view that may be different from yours, you will love this book. However, if you are easily shaken up, if you feel like your religion or your beliefs are being challenged, then it might not be a good experience for you. this book is definitely not for everyone but it is very interesting. very reflective and just full of deep thoughts for those who love to think about things like philosophy and spirituality.

An absolute must for understanding Gnosticism.

This work is crucial to the greater understanding and association of Gnosticism in history and life.

The quest for Gnosis

Excellent read, the book especially dives into all eras including the medieval and reformation. What I really appreciated is that the book never determines anything as "a matter of fact" it presents the information and let's you decide.

Very enlightening read wow 🤩

So grateful to Richard ❤️ for sharing all his hard work and research.
It gives such a new and neutral look at probably the most fundamental pain the west is suffering from all those lies, betrayals, and power games of the Egos. The best however is in the last chapter where he describes that the architect of our world is actually trapped here in his creation by himself.
Thank you 🙏🏻 Richard