Valentinianism was one of the major Gnostic Christian movements. Founded by Valentinus in the 2nd century, its influence spread widely within the Roman Empire, from northwest Africa to Egypt through t
Valentinian inscription from the grave stele of Flavia Sophe, referencing the bridal chamber.
Back of the grave stele of Flavia Sophe referencing Valentinian beliefs about eternal life.
Titelkupfer Index librorum prohibitorum
The Testimony of Truth is a Gnostic Christian text. It is the third of three treatises in Codex IX of the Nag Hammadi library texts, taking up pages 29–74 of the codex. The original title is unknown;
The Brazen Serpent watercolor painting by James Tissot
Eve Tempted by the Serpent painting by William Blake