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The “occult” mysteries of the [[Great White Brotherhood]] held in their [[Etheric retreat|retreats]] for thousands of years are currently being brought forth by the [[ascended masters]] through their [[messengers]]. | The “occult” mysteries of the [[Great White Brotherhood]] held in their [[Etheric retreat|retreats]] for thousands of years are currently being brought forth by the [[ascended masters]] through their [[messengers]]. | ||
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There is evidence in scripture and other writings not included in the Bible—such as the [[Gnostic gospels]], especially the [[Gospel of Thomas]] and the [[Secret Gospel of Mark]]—that the apostles kept a secret and advanced teaching given by [[Jesus]] to his inner circle. Did [[saint Paul|Paul]] allude to this when he said, “We speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory”?<ref>I Cor. 2:7.</ref> | There is evidence in scripture and other writings not included in the Bible—such as the [[Gnostic gospels]], especially the [[Gospel of Thomas]] and the [[Secret Gospel of Mark]]—that the apostles kept a secret and advanced teaching given by [[Jesus]] to his inner circle. Did [[saint Paul|Paul]] allude to this when he said, “We speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory”?<ref>I Cor. 2:7.</ref> | ||
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[[Gnosticism]] | [[Gnosticism]] | ||
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[[Gnostic gospels]] | [[Gnostic gospels]] | ||
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James M. Robinson, ed., ''The Nag Hammadi Library in English'' (New York: Harper and Row, 1977). | James M. Robinson, ed., ''The Nag Hammadi Library in English'' (New York: Harper and Row, 1977). | ||
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Elaine Pagels, ''The Gnostic Gospels'' (New York: Random House, 1979). | Elaine Pagels, ''The Gnostic Gospels'' (New York: Random House, 1979). | ||
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Morton Smith, ''The Secret Gospel'' (New York: Harper and Row, 1973). | Morton Smith, ''The Secret Gospel'' (New York: Harper and Row, 1973). | ||
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