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    583. PARADOX AND WISDOM: IN SELECT GNOSTIC TEXTS

    583. PARADOX AND WISDOM: IN SELECT GNOSTIC TEXTS

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    In the treasure house of Gnostic texts that were recovered from the cave in Nag Hammadi, we find female voices that present paradoxical utterances, such as Thunder, Perfect Mind saying: “For I am the first and the last. I am the honored one and the scorned one. I am the whore and the holy one.” We find similar utterances in other esoteric texts of the world that are about the transformation of consciousness. These words are designed to confound the mind that looks for certainty and definite truths. In this class, we will read a few such texts to understand their import and relevance in today’s world.

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    Paradox and Wisdom: In Select Gnostic Texts
    Professor Neela Saxena
    1 session: Monday, August 24
    1:00 – 3:00 pm 
    Fee: $25

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    About the lecturer(s)

    Neela Saxena

    Neela Saxena is a widely published author whose works include Absent Mother, God of the West and In the Beginning is Desire, along with a number of scholarly journal articles related to her special interests in women’s studies and religion. She is also a Professor of English and Women’s Studies at Nassau County Community College, where she has taught for the past several years. Dr. Saxena has traveled widely and has done extensive research, which she is pleased to share in her books and lectures.

    Lecture Details

    Program
    Summer 2026
    Sessions
    1 lecture(s)
    Day & Time
    Monday, 1:00 – 3:00 pm
    Date(s)
    Aug 24, 2026