Gnostic texts

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Gnostic texts are a type of apocryphal literature that were influential in early Christianity, but were later deemed heretical by mainstream churches. These texts include the Gospel of Thomas, the Gospel of Mary, and the Gospel of Philip among others. Understanding Gnosticism and its role in early Christian theology is important for contextualizing the significance of these texts.