Jean-Daniel Dubois

Water and Its Uses in Some Sethian Gnostic Texts

Section: Articles
Volume 17 (2026) / Issue 2, pp. 201-212 (12)
Published 03.07.2026
DOI 10.1628/ec-2026-0016
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Summary
A few examples of non-Valentinian Gnostic texts illustrate the variety of the use of »living water.« It could be used as a metaphor for acquiring knowledge, or it could serve as a part of baptismal rituals.