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Books such as <em>The Da Vinci Code</em> and other modern works have sparked widespread curiosity about the so-called \"lost gospels\" and Gnostic writings.</p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.15rem; line-height: 1.6;\">In this fascinating course, renowned biblical scholar Dr. Michael Waldstein guides students through one of the most influential Gnostic texts ever discovered: <em>The Secret Book of John</em>. Through careful historical analysis and faithful Catholic theology, Dr. Waldstein reveals what these writings actually teach, why the early Church rejected them, and how they fundamentally contradict authentic Christian revelation.</p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.15rem; line-height: 1.6;\">Students will examine the origins of Gnosticism, explore its radical reinterpretation of creation, salvation, sexuality, and human nature, and learn how the Church defended the truth of the Gospel against these ancient distortions. More importantly, this course equips Catholics to confidently respond to modern misconceptions about Christianity and Sacred Scripture.</p>\n<div style=\"background: #fdfcf0; border: 1px solid #d4af37; padding: 1.25rem; margin: 1.5rem 0; border-radius: 4px;\">\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.1rem; color: #870000; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"><strong>What This Course Offers:</strong></p>\n<ul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 1.25rem; font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.5;\">\n<li><strong>Historical Clarity:</strong> Discover the origins of Gnostic texts and how they emerged alongside early Christianity.</li>\n<li><strong>Catholic Responses to Modern Myths:</strong> Learn how to answer popular claims about \"lost gospels\" and hidden Christian teachings.</li>\n<li><strong>In-Depth Study of The Secret Book of John:</strong> Examine one of the most influential Gnostic writings ever discovered.</li>\n<li><strong>Biblical and Theological Formation:</strong> Understand why the Church rejected Gnosticism and preserved the authentic Gospel.</li>\n</ul>\n</div>\n<ul style=\"margin: 1.5rem 0; padding-left: 1.25rem; font-size: 1.15rem; line-height: 1.6;\">\n<li><strong>Combat Modern Confusion:</strong> Gain confidence in addressing misconceptions fueled by popular media and fiction.</li>\n<li><strong>Understand the Canon of Scripture:</strong> Learn why certain books were excluded from the Bible and what standards guided the Church.</li>\n<li><strong>Explore the Roots of Heresy:</strong> See how Gnosticism distorted Christian teachings about creation, salvation, and Christ.</li>\n<li><strong>Deepen Your Catholic Faith:</strong> Better appreciate the wisdom of Sacred Tradition and the Church's role in preserving truth.</li>\n<li><strong>Learn from a World-Class Scholar:</strong> Study under one of the foremost experts on Gnostic literature and early Christianity.</li>\n</ul>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 1.4rem; margin-top: 2rem;\">Course Curriculum</h3>\n<ul style=\"margin: 1rem 0; padding-left: 1.25rem; font-size: 1.15rem; line-height: 1.6;\">\n<li><strong>Understanding Historical Gnosticism</strong></li>\n<li><strong>The Theogony of the Monad: Father, Mother, and Son</strong></li>\n<li><strong>Sophia and the Begetting of Yaldabaoth</strong></li>\n<li><strong>The Creation of Adam and Descent of Eve</strong></li>\n<li><strong>John's Seven Questions on Salvation</strong></li>\n<li><strong>The Counterfeit Spirit and Human Sexuality</strong></li>\n<li><strong>Origins of the Text: Judaism and Platonism</strong></li>\n<li><strong>Gnosticism and New Age Spiritualism</strong></li>\n</ul>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 1.4rem; margin-top: 2rem;\">Lecture Sample</h3>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<script src=\"https://fast.wistia.com/embed/medias/fplwvli5wi.jsonp\" async=\"\"></script>\n<script src=\"https://fast.wistia.com/assets/external/E-v1.js\" async=\"\"></script>\n<div class=\"wistia_responsive_padding\" style=\"padding: 56.25% 0 0 0; position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"wistia_responsive_wrapper\" style=\"height: 100%; left: 0; position: absolute; top: 0; width: 100%;\">\n<div class=\"wistia_embed wistia_async_fplwvli5wi seo=false videoFoam=true\" style=\"height: 100%; position: relative; width: 100%;\">&nbsp;</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 1.4rem; margin-top: 2rem;\">From the Course</h3>\n<blockquote style=\"font-style: italic; border-left: 4px solid #E2E2E2; background: #fafafa; padding: 1rem; font-size: 1.15rem; margin: 1rem 0;\">\"Many ancient Gnostic writings claimed to offer secret knowledge about Christ and salvation. This course reveals why those claims failed to preserve the truth of the Gospel and why the Church rejected them.\"</blockquote>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 1.4rem; margin-top: 2rem;\">Meet Your Professor</h3>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.15rem; line-height: 1.6;\">Dr. Michael Waldstein is one of the world's leading scholars of Scripture, early Christianity, and Gnostic literature. He holds a Doctorate of Philosophy from the University of Dallas, a Licentiate in Sacred Scripture from the Pontifical Biblical Institute in Rome, and a Doctorate of Theology from Harvard University in New Testament and Christian Origins.</p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.15rem; line-height: 1.6;\">Currently serving as the Max Seckler Professor of Theology at Ave Maria University, Dr. Waldstein has also served as founding president of the International Theological Institute in Austria and as a member of the Pontifical Council for the Family. His scholarly work includes a critical translation of the four Coptic manuscripts of <em>The Secret Book of John</em> and the acclaimed translation of St. John Paul II's <em>Man and Woman He Created Them: A Theology of the Body</em>.</p>\n<script src=\"https://fast.wistia.com/embed/medias/q67irml9w0.jsonp\" async=\"\"></script>\n<script src=\"https://fast.wistia.com/assets/external/E-v1.js\" async=\"\"></script>\n<div class=\"wistia_responsive_padding\" style=\"padding: 56.25% 0 0 0; position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"wistia_responsive_wrapper\" style=\"height: 100%; left: 0; position: absolute; top: 0; width: 100%;\">\n<div class=\"wistia_embed wistia_async_q67irml9w0 seo=false videoFoam=true\" style=\"height: 100%; position: relative; width: 100%;\">&nbsp;</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 1.4rem; margin-top: 2rem;\">Intended Audience</h3>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.15rem; line-height: 1.6;\">This course is ideal for Catholics interested in apologetics, Sacred Scripture, Church history, early Christian heresies, biblical studies, Theology of the Body, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of how the Church preserved the authentic Gospel amid competing claims of secret revelation.</p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 1.4rem; margin-top: 2rem;\">FAQs</h3>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.15rem; line-height: 1.6;\"><strong>What is Gnosticism?</strong><br />Gnosticism was a collection of ancient religious movements that claimed salvation came through secret knowledge rather than through faith in Christ and participation in His Church.</p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.15rem; line-height: 1.6;\"><strong>Why wasn't The Secret Book of John included in the Bible?</strong><br />The text was rejected because it contradicted apostolic teaching, distorted Christian doctrine, and did not originate from the apostles despite claiming apostolic authority.</p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.15rem; line-height: 1.6;\"><strong>Do I need prior knowledge of theology to benefit from this course?</strong><br />No. Dr. Waldstein explains complex concepts clearly, making the material accessible to both beginners and advanced students.</p>\n<div style=\"background: #fafafa; border: 1px solid #E2E2E2; padding: 1.5rem; margin-top: 2rem;\">\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 1.25rem; margin: 0 0 .5rem;\">Homeschool Components</h3>\n<ul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 1.25rem; font-size: 1.15rem; line-height: 1.5;\">\n<li><strong>Lesson Plans:</strong> Structured guidance for independent study.</li>\n<li><strong>Quizzes:</strong> Reinforce key concepts and historical understanding.</li>\n<li><strong>Lecture Notes:</strong> Detailed summaries and learning aids.</li>\n<li><strong>Final Essay:</strong> Comprehensive written assessment.</li>\n<li><strong>Answer Key:</strong> Instructor resources included.</li>\n</ul>\n</div>\n<div style=\"background: #fafafa; border: 1px solid #E2E2E2; padding: 1.5rem; margin-top: 2rem;\">\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 1.25rem; margin: 0 0 .5rem;\">Key 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    The Secret Book of John: Understanding Gnosticism and the False Gospels

    By Dr. Michael Waldstein · Published by TAN Books

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    Overview

    Modern novels, documentaries, and popular media often claim that the Catholic Church suppressed ancient writings that reveal a hidden truth about Jesus Christ, the apostles, and the origins of Christianity. Books such as The Da Vinci Code and other modern works have sparked widespread curiosity about the so-called "lost gospels" and Gnostic writings.

    In this fascinating course, renowned biblical scholar Dr. Michael Waldstein guides students through one of the most influential Gnostic texts ever discovered: The Secret Book of John. Through careful historical analysis and faithful Catholic theology, Dr. Waldstein reveals what these writings actually teach, why the early Church rejected them, and how they fundamentally contradict authentic Christian revelation.

    Students will examine the origins of Gnosticism, explore its radical reinterpretation of creation, salvation, sexuality, and human nature, and learn how the Church defended the truth of the Gospel against these ancient distortions. More importantly, this course equips Catholics to confidently respond to modern misconceptions about Christianity and Sacred Scripture.

    What This Course Offers:

    • Historical Clarity: Discover the origins of Gnostic texts and how they emerged alongside early Christianity.
    • Catholic Responses to Modern Myths: Learn how to answer popular claims about "lost gospels" and hidden Christian teachings.
    • In-Depth Study of The Secret Book of John: Examine one of the most influential Gnostic writings ever discovered.
    • Biblical and Theological Formation: Understand why the Church rejected Gnosticism and preserved the authentic Gospel.
    • Combat Modern Confusion: Gain confidence in addressing misconceptions fueled by popular media and fiction.
    • Understand the Canon of Scripture: Learn why certain books were excluded from the Bible and what standards guided the Church.
    • Explore the Roots of Heresy: See how Gnosticism distorted Christian teachings about creation, salvation, and Christ.
    • Deepen Your Catholic Faith: Better appreciate the wisdom of Sacred Tradition and the Church's role in preserving truth.
    • Learn from a World-Class Scholar: Study under one of the foremost experts on Gnostic literature and early Christianity.

    Course Curriculum

    • Understanding Historical Gnosticism
    • The Theogony of the Monad: Father, Mother, and Son
    • Sophia and the Begetting of Yaldabaoth
    • The Creation of Adam and Descent of Eve
    • John's Seven Questions on Salvation
    • The Counterfeit Spirit and Human Sexuality
    • Origins of the Text: Judaism and Platonism
    • Gnosticism and New Age Spiritualism

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    From the Course

    "Many ancient Gnostic writings claimed to offer secret knowledge about Christ and salvation. This course reveals why those claims failed to preserve the truth of the Gospel and why the Church rejected them."

    Meet Your Professor

    Dr. Michael Waldstein is one of the world's leading scholars of Scripture, early Christianity, and Gnostic literature. He holds a Doctorate of Philosophy from the University of Dallas, a Licentiate in Sacred Scripture from the Pontifical Biblical Institute in Rome, and a Doctorate of Theology from Harvard University in New Testament and Christian Origins.

    Currently serving as the Max Seckler Professor of Theology at Ave Maria University, Dr. Waldstein has also served as founding president of the International Theological Institute in Austria and as a member of the Pontifical Council for the Family. His scholarly work includes a critical translation of the four Coptic manuscripts of The Secret Book of John and the acclaimed translation of St. John Paul II's Man and Woman He Created Them: A Theology of the Body.

     

    Intended Audience

    This course is ideal for Catholics interested in apologetics, Sacred Scripture, Church history, early Christian heresies, biblical studies, Theology of the Body, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of how the Church preserved the authentic Gospel amid competing claims of secret revelation.

    FAQs

    What is Gnosticism?
    Gnosticism was a collection of ancient religious movements that claimed salvation came through secret knowledge rather than through faith in Christ and participation in His Church.

    Why wasn't The Secret Book of John included in the Bible?
    The text was rejected because it contradicted apostolic teaching, distorted Christian doctrine, and did not originate from the apostles despite claiming apostolic authority.

    Do I need prior knowledge of theology to benefit from this course?
    No. Dr. Waldstein explains complex concepts clearly, making the material accessible to both beginners and advanced students.

    Homeschool Components

    • Lesson Plans: Structured guidance for independent study.
    • Quizzes: Reinforce key concepts and historical understanding.
    • Lecture Notes: Detailed summaries and learning aids.
    • Final Essay: Comprehensive written assessment.
    • Answer Key: Instructor resources included.

    Key Themes

    • Gnosticism and Heresy: Understanding ancient challenges to Christian truth.
    • The Canon of Scripture: Why the Church preserved certain books and rejected others.
    • Creation and Human Dignity: Defending the goodness of God's creation.
    • Authentic Revelation: The difference between apostolic faith and secret knowledge.
    • Catholic Apologetics: Responding to modern misconceptions about Christianity.
    Author:
    Michael Waldstein, PhD
    Imprint:
    Catholic Courses
    Publication Date:
    2/1/2013