Tag: Simon Magus
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What Becomes of Anubion?
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Christian Initiation in Clementine Literature
This is a continuation of thoughts from my source, as well as a running summary/commentary on the events described. Please note the tremendous import of one claim made in this treatise: Baptism is a powerful rite because Christ the Only-Begotten made the waters (upper & lower). Peter is initiating Clement (who can be viewed as…
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Clement’s Initiation: Peter and Shimon Magus debate
This is a continuation of a previous post. My source document is here, and I have already noted the problems with dates – it is part of the Clementine literature, involving at least two Clements, but its contents are noteworthy. Simon Magus is an under-appreciated character, even though modern sensibilities have tried to paint him…