In addition to the previews in Google Books mentioned in my last post, I’ve just come across a few more sources about baptism in Gnosticism. Obviously I have yet to read them (since I just found them) but which already appear to be worth sharing.
There is a 2007 dissertation by Lubbertus Klaas van Os, “Baptism in the bridal chamber : the gospel of Philip as a Valentinian baptismal.” The entire dissertation is available to read and download.
John D. Turner has online his piece on “Ritual in Gnosticism.” His web site contains other useful sources and links as well.
Finally, there is what appears to be a new journal, Intermountain West Journal of Religious Studies, published by Utah State University. The inaugural volume includes the article “Similarities Between Sethian Baptism and the Bridal Chamber of Thomas Gnosticism and Valentinianism” by Darren Iammarino.
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