Simon Magus: His Philosophy and Teachings

Simon Magus was originally a Christian and disciple of John the Baptist, but broke off and formed the first Christian heresy, called Simonianism. After learning magical medicine in Alexandria he was considered to have many magical skills. To this day, a skilled magician is called a "magus." He also studied Greek philosophers, especially Heraclitus, and became the first Christian to attempt to bridge Greek philosophy and Christianity. If a mixture ever occurred Church leaders feared they would become weaker over time and not survive. According to Mead, this was Simon's great heresy -- not his magic. This interesting book shows Simon Magus to have been a brilliant man who was breaking new ground, both philosophically and spiritually.

Author: G. R. S. Mead
Publisher: Book Tree
Published: 04/15/2003
Pages: 108
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.39lbs
Size: 9.12h x 5.60w x 0.34d
ISBN13: 9781585092314
ISBN10: 1585092312
BISAC Categories:
- Religion | History