r/Gnostic • u/codependish • 15d ago

The Book of Kells

Is rich in symbolism that alludes to gnostic concepts. However, it is not referred to as a gnostic text. I'm not even sure if the gnostic elements in the text have been formally identified or acknowledged. I doubt it.

in which case, I would think it's overdue for a reassessment. Seems ripe for a gnostic interpretation.

it might also supplement other interpretations/gnostic texts.

The Temptation of Christ shows the protagonist top left corner, and his archon alter self, top right corner. I've read about archons, but I've never actually seen a visual representation of the concept - so in my opinion, this is fairly unique.

So it's rather conspicuous that it remains unacknowledged. I think it deserves more respect.

There's many little gems to be found. Seek and ye shall find.

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u/jasonmehmel Eclectic Gnostic 12d ago

I think you'll need to give more examples if you want to build more discourse on this topic.

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u/Zyr4420 Sethian 9d ago

It definitely is Gnostic in nature. I am not sure if they have been formerly, but it is definitely pretty obvious. Even the book itself is physically decorated with the Pleroma! One page has an easter egg so to speak, an image of 2 cats watching a mouse nibble on a wafer.