""Pre-Christian Gnostics"" by Francis Legge is a comprehensive study of the ancient Gnostic movement that existed before the advent of Christianity. The book delves into the origins of Gnosticism, its main beliefs, and its influence on various philosophical and religious traditions. Legge explores the different Gnostic schools of thought, including the Sethian, Valentinian, and Hermetic schools, and examines their unique perspectives on the nature...