Definitions
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- proper noun Gnosticism One of the
Archons who followsSabaoth when he leaves the ranks of theDemiurge to become an Eon alongsideSophia . - proper noun historical A word inscribed on amulets or talisman in Europe, Northern Africa, and Asia Minor, from the 2nd Century B.C. until the 13th Century.
- proper noun historical A gem engraved with the word Abraxas.
Etymologies
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Examples
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It is, however, an error to give the name Abrasax to all stones of Gnostic origin, as has been done up to the present day.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 1: Aachen-Assize 1840-1916 1913
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The initial spelling of the word as seen on the stones was "Abrasax".
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There are many interpretations attached to the word "Abrasax".
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When one mentions the word "Abrasax" there are oftentimes, conflicting views which arise.
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The subject is one which has exercised the ingenuity of many savants, but it may be said that all the engraved stones to which the name is commonly given fall into three classes: (1) Abrasax, or stones of Basilidian origin;
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 1: Aachen-Assize 1840-1916 1913
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The study of Abrasax is, at first sight, as discouraging as it is possible to imagine.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 1: Aachen-Assize 1840-1916 1913
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Among the early Gnostics, Abrasax appears to have had various meanings.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 1: Aachen-Assize 1840-1916 1913
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They hold that their chief is Abraxas [or Abrasax]; and on this account that the word contains in itself the numbers amounting to three hundred and sixty-five.
A Source Book for Ancient Church History Joseph Cullen Ayer 1905
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The Basilidians also believe that it was Abrasax who sent Jesus Christ to do his bidding here on earth.
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And so I have endeavored to present the more commonly accepted views of Abrasax.
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