I am attempting to write one coherent essay discussing questions three and two. I propose to first characterize the opposing views of the savior in Gnosticism and in Orthodoxy. Secondly, I will compare the Valentinian and classic Gnostics in how they differ and how the Gospel of Truth exemplifies the features of Valentinian Gnosticism. The Orthodox view the church as a necessary medium between the laity and god; they argued that without the church and …showed first 75 words of 3238 total…

…showed last 75 words of 3238 total…middle. They agreed with the Orthodox Church, at least out loud, on the point that there was only one god. On the other hand, they disagreed with the Orthodox and agreed with the Gnostics on the lack of importance over the debate of who held authority over the worship. The Gospel of Truth was a Valentinian account of their position and where they stand on these ideas and about the matter of salvation through knowledge.