History and Biography

Part 1 provides general orientation. Part 2 explores the religious and philosophical background. Part 3 contains a more detailed discussion of Gnosticism and Gnostics. Part 4 examines the relationship between 'Catholic' Christianity and Gnosticism.

Investigates the Russians' own view of their conversion, the origin and development of the Russian religious-ideological myth from the 14th century to its secular transformation in the 18th century, the controversies of the 19th, and its influence...

Pen-portraits of people who have made a significant contribution to reform and renewal over the past century. Includes painters, politicians, writers, musicians and social reformers as well as famous theological and ecclesiastical figures.