Best Gnosticism Books of 2025

The Nag Hammadi Scriptures, edited by Marvin Meyer, is a comprehensive and up-to-date English-language edition of Gnostic manuscripts discovered in Egypt in 1945. This one-volume book includes the Gospel of Thomas, the Gospel of Mary, and the recently found Gospel of Judas, among other Gnostic gospels and sacred texts. The book also features introductory essays, notes, tables, a glossary, and an index to help readers understand the context and significance of these texts. This book is an essential read for those interested in early Christianity and ancient thought.

This book, Mary Magdalene Revealed, is a fascinating read that explores the Gospel of Mary Magdalene, a text as ancient and authentic as any of the gospels contained in the Christian bible. The author, Meggan Watterson, guides the reader through Mary's gospel, illuminating its powerful teachings, and reveals how Mary Magdalene was historically and theologically inaccurately portrayed as a penitent prostitute. The book offers a more accurate depiction of who Mary was within the early Christ movement and how her gospel reveals a radical love that sits at the heart of the Christian story. Overall, this book is a masterpiece and a must-read for anyone interested in Gnosticism and feminist theology.

The Naked Bible by Mauro Biglino challenges the common beliefs surrounding the Old Testament. Biglino, a biblical translator, offers a unique perspective on the ancient text, suggesting that it speaks of aliens, advanced civilizations, and geneticists. The book provides readers with a thought-provoking look at the Bible's history and content, questioning traditional interpretations. Giorgio Cattaneo's interview with Biglino adds depth to the book, making it a must-read for those interested in biblical criticism and interpretation. The Naked Bible is an excellent resource for anyone seeking a new perspective on the most famous book in history.

The Gnostic Gospels: Including the Gospel of Thomas, the Gospel of Mary Magdalene (Sacred Texts) is a fascinating collection of texts that sheds light on the esoteric knowledge of Gnosticism. This book reveals intimate conversations between Jesus and his Disciples, providing a glimpse into the mysteries of the Gnostics, a movement that emerged during Christianity's formative period. The Gospel of Mary Magdalene sheds new light on Jesus' relationship with his favorite follower, while the Gospel of Thomas consists of mini-parables of deep inward and symbolic meaning. This inspiring collection of texts is wholly relevant to our lives today, addressing the questions of good and evil, sin and suffering, and the path to salvation.

The Mary Magdalene Oracle is a 44-card deck and guidebook that explores the spiritual teachings of Mary Magdalene, focusing on her message of love and inclusion. Meggan Watterson, a feminist theologian, leads readers through Mary's long-lost teachings to integrate the profound love that her gospel reveals into a daily spiritual practice. The original artwork honors human diversity as well as Mary's historical origins in the Middle East. This book is a must-read for anyone seeking to deepen their spiritual practice and connect with the teachings of Mary Magdalene.

The Complete Gnostic Gospels is a collection of ancient documents discovered in Upper Egypt in 1945. The Nag Hammadi Library contained papyrus codices of forty treatises written in Coptic dating from the third to fifth centuries CE. Most of the documents show Gnostic influences, and a number of the books found are Gnostic Gospels, including The Gospel of Mary Magdalene and The Gospel of John. This book offers a new perspective on the life of Jesus and the importance of the divine feminine in the Christian tradition. The author presents a radical interpretation of Jesus' teachings as a path to inner spiritual knowledge, which makes this book unique.

The Gospel of Mary Magdalene sheds light on the life of one of the most controversial figures in the Western spiritual tradition, Mary Magdalene. Considered by the apostle John to be the founder of Christianity, Mary's gospel reveals a radical love that sits at the heart of the Christian story. This inspiring collection of texts provides a wholly relevant perspective on good and evil, sin and suffering, and the path to salvation. The Gospel of Mary Magdalene is a must-read for anyone interested in the divine feminine and a fresh interpretation of Jesus' teachings.

The Gospel of Thomas: The Gnostic Wisdom of Jesus is a translation and analysis of the gospel that records the actual words of Jesus. It is a collection of his teachings, the 114 logia, or sayings, collected by Judas Didymus Thomas, and unlike the canonical gospels, does not contain a narrative recording Christ's life and prophecies. Jean-Yves Leloup's translation shows that the Jesus recorded by Thomas has much in common with gnostics of non-dualistic schools. This book invites readers to attain self-knowledge that will make each of us, too, a Christ.

The Gnostic Gospels by Elaine Pagels is a thought-provoking study of the early Christian world through the lens of the Nag Hammadi texts. Pagels argues that if Gnostic texts had become part of the Christian canon, Christianity could have developed quite differently. The book explores the Gnostic tradition's revealed knowledge of God, which was ultimately denounced by the early church as heretical. Pagels provides an engaging read for those interested in the broader perspective on the early development of Christianity. This Vintage book is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the history of the Christian Church.

The Disappearance of the Universe by Gary Renard is an extraordinary book that records 17 mind-bending conversations that took place over nearly a decade between the author and two "ascended masters" who came to reveal shocking secrets of existence and teach miraculous powers of advanced forgiveness. Considered as one of the most significant contributions to spiritual literature in this century, the book empowers readers to read, understand, and apply deep teachings of A Course in Miracles to their everyday lives practically. Overall, it is an excellent read for those seeking personal transformation and a unique perspective on spirituality.