About the book: 2008 / Gnosticism. The most mysterious heretical movement of Christianity, shrouded in countless myths and legends. The heirs of the Gnostic heresy are considered to be the Bogomils of Byzantium and Bulgaria, the Cathars of France and Italy, as well as the Freemasons. Is this statement true? Where are the roots of Gnosticism? What influence did this teaching have on European occult, esoteric and theosophical schools? Are its main postulates really adequately reflected? even in the popular culture of the 20th century? These are just a few of the questions that the famous historian and journalist Richard Smoley answers in his amazing book.