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	Simon Magus - LoveToKnow 1911
		There is no reason for identifying the Simon Magus of Acts with the Simon, also a magician, who was a friend of Felix, and employed by him to tempt Drusilla away from her husband Azizus, the king of the Emesi.
		Simon Magus had given out that he was going to be translated to heaven, and was actually careering through the air in a chariot drawn by demons when Peter and Paul knelt down and prayed, and their prayers brought him to earth a mangled corpse.
		Whether Simon of Gitta ever exhibited his skill in Rome we have no means of determining, but at all events the compound Simon, resulting from the fusion of him with his predecessor, is brought to Rome by popular legend, and represented as enjoying great influence with Nero.
	www.1911encyclopedia.org /Simon_Magus (7030 words)

	JewishEncyclopedia.com - SIMON MAGUS:
		Simon was, furthermore, regarded by all the Church Fathers as the great heretic from whose school and teaching sprang all the later motley heresies of Christianity; and inasmuch as his system contained Gnostic teaching, Gnosticism itself was ascribed to him, and a Gnostic figure was seen in his alleged wife Helena.
		Simon is also said to have commanded that a grave be dug for him, from which he was to arise in three days; but this, it is declared, he did not do ("Philosophumena," quoted as from Hippolytus, vi.
		Simon Magus was the founder of a Gnostic sect.
	www.jewishencyclopedia.com /view.jsp?artid=798&letter=S (1243 words)

	Simon Magus, by G.R.S. Mead.
		Simon was the son of Antonius and Rachael, a Samaritan of Gittha, a village six schoeni
		Simon did not stop at murder, as he confessed to Nicetas and Aquila "as a friend to friends." In fact he separated the soul of a boy from his body to act as a confederate in his phenomena.
		I have distinguished the Simon of the fathers from the Simon of the legends, as to biography, "by convention" and not "by nature," as the Simonians would say, for the one and the other is equally on a mythical basis.
	www.gnosis.org /library/grs-mead/grsm_simon_magus.htm (12485 words)

	Simon Magus
		Simon was, however, born in the little town of Gitta in Samaria, a region despised by more orthodox Judaea for its famous healers and magicians, and for its unorthodox thought.
		Simon laughed at this ludicrous apostolic rationalization and pointed to its dogmatic core – that Jesus alone in the whole of human history was the exclusive Son of God.
		Simon deems that the manifestation of fire is trunk, branches, foliage and bark surrounding it on the outside.
	www.katinkahesselink.net /his/Simon-Magnus.html (2153 words)

	Simon Magus (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Simon claimed she was his first-born creation from his holy mind, the Mother of all.
		Simon, Son of God, came down to earth to rescue her, and while he was on earth he would offer men his Gnosis (knowledge) for their salvation.
		Simon announced the world would eventually be destroyed, but his believers would be saved from the dark forces which govern these lower planes.
	www.webcom.com /~gnosis/simon.magus.bio.html (475 words)

	Simon Magus Summary (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Simon Magus, also known as Simon the Sorcerer and Simon of Gitta, is the name used by the ancient Christian Orthodoxy to refer to a person identified as a Samaritan who was a proto-Gnostic.
		Almost all of the surviving sources for the life and thought of Simon Magus are contained in works from the ancient Christian Orthodoxy: in the Acts of the Apostles, in patristic works (Irenaeus, Justin Martyr, Hippolytus) and in the apocryphal Acts of Peter, and the early Clementine literature.
		Simon is in the third ditch of the eighth circle of the Inferno (Hell).
	www.bookrags.com /Simon_Magus (1781 words)

	Thelemapedia: The Encyclopedia of Thelema & Magick \| Simon Magus (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Almost all of the surviving sources for the life and thought of Simon Magus are contained in Christian works, in the Acts of the Apostles, in patristic works (Irenaeus, Justin Martyr, Hippolytus) and in the apocryphal Acts of Peter.
		Simon Magus was the preacher of ancient metaphysical teachings according to his own ideas of occult matters.
		There were accusations that Simon was a demon in human form, with the story of Simon the wizard as the cultural equivalent of Merlin during the medieval times.
	www.thelemapedia.org /index.php/Simon_Magus (894 words)

	The Invisible Basilica: Simon Magus
		Simon was born in the Samarian town of Gitta to parents named Antonius and Rachel.
		Simon allegedly flew into the air to demonstrate his power to the Emperor Nero, but Peter canceled his spell and brought him crashing to the ground.
		Whether Simon was or was not the "Father of all Heresies," Simonianism undoubtedly exerted considerable influence in the development of later Gnostic systems.
	www.hermetic.com /sabazius/simon.htm (1305 words)

	CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Simon Magus
		Simon is not mentioned again in the writings of the New Testament.
		The later anti-heretical writers who report Simon's residence at Rome, take Justin and the apocryphal Acts of Peter as their authority, so that their testimony is of no value.
		Simon Magus appeared as an opponent of Christian doctrine and of the
	www.newadvent.org /cathen/13797b.htm (1547 words)

	Simon Magus (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Simon played quite an important role in primitive church history and regarded as the father of all heresy.
		Simon claimed to be the Messiah and instituted a Messianic movement in Samaria, which was intended to rival and supplant Christianity.
		Simon appears as the most formidable opponent of Peter in debate in various circles and was denounced by Peter at Rome.
	latter-rain.com /ltrain/simag.htm (929 words)

	Simon Magus - International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
		Simon's) grace, and not according to their own just works, for that no acts were just by nature, but by accident, according to the rules established by the angels, who made the world, and who attempt by these precepts to bring men into bondage.
		During this his final controversy with the apostle, Simon had raised himself in the air by the help of evil spirits, and in answer to the prayer of Peter and Paul he was dashed to the ground and killed.
		He makes the legendary Simon identical with the magician of Acts 8, makes him also the first in the list which he gives of heretics, and also says that it was from him that Gnosticism sprang.
	www.studylight.org /enc/isb/view.cgi?number=T8178 (2008 words)

	Simon Magus
		Maybe 'bitter enemy' is an understatement (JM, 358) as Simon Magus arranged the poisoning of Agrippa 1 at 3 p.m.
		By 50 AD, Simon Magus was the head of all the eastern factions and arch enemy of the Christians, who had separated out from the peace Hellenists.
		Simon Magus was by then preaching essentially a rival Jewish-style faith to the Gentiles.
	thiering.net /simon_magus.htm (321 words)

	Simon Magus
		Simon, on the other hand, alleges that the nature of fire is twofold; and one portion of this twofold (nature) he calls a something secret, and another (a something) manifest.
		It is evident from them, however, that, according to the tradition of the second century, Simon Magus appeared as an opponent of Christian doctrine and of the Apostles, and as a heretic or rather as a false Messias of the Apostolic age...In morals Simon was probably Antinomian, an enemy of Old Testament law.
		However, since Simon is clearly condemned in scripture, it would appear to be a wise decision to not participate in practices that apparently he or his followers introduced to their false brand of Christianity.
	www.cogwriter.com /simonmagus.htm (5406 words)

	Simon Magus (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Early church tradition attributes the rise of Gnosticism to Simon Magus, briefly mentioned in Acts 8:9-24.
		Simon "met a certain Helena in a brothel in Tyre and discovered that she was a reincarnation of the primordial Ennoia ('Indwelling Mind'), the first conception of the spirit of God.
		Characteristically, Simon taught that the Old Testament was the revelation of malicious angels, and hence oppressive.
	www.mystae.com /restricted/streams/gnosis/simon.html (438 words)

	Gallery Of Horror - Simon Magus
		Simon, according to the New Testament account in Acts of the Apostles 8:9-24, after becoming a Christian, offered to purchase from the Apostles Peter and John the supernatural power of transmitting the Holy Spirit, thus giving rise to the term simony as the buying or selling of sacred things or ecclesiastical office.
		Simon's quasi-Trinitarian Gnostic teaching, wherein he, with the title "the Great Power of God," appeared to the Jews as a mediating, suffering "Son of God," to the Samaritans as "Father," and to the pagan world as "Holy Spirit," is contained in the early Christian writings known as the Clementine literature.
		In the 2nd century a Simonian sect arose that viewed Simon Magus as the first God, or Father, and he was sometimes worshipped as the incarnation of the Greek god Zeus.
	www.angelfire.com /tx5/galleryofhorror/magus.html (558 words)

	Simon Magus
		This tells of Simon Magus practicing magic in the city of Sebaste in Samaria, converting to Christianity and working as a missionary, but then trying to buy from the Apostles the power of conveying the Holy Spirit.
		Some believe that the story of Simon Magus here is actually a coded Ebionite attack on Paul of Tarsus, with Simon used to represent Paul.
		Simon is performing magic for the Roman Emperor Claudius Caesar in the forum.
	www.fact-index.com /s/si/simon_magus.html (829 words)

	Amazon.com: Simon Magus: Video: Ben Hopkins,Noah Taylor,Stuart Townsend,Sean McGinley,Embeth Davidtz,Amanda Ryan,Rutger ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Simon Magus is really a tale from the vanished world, and it captures several important points which are displayed in such a beautiful manner.
		Simon Magus is an adult fable, set in the Jewish community of a small European town, about 200 years ago.
		Simon (Noah Taylor) lives in what truly is a shack and his job is to clean the waste from the outhouses.
	www.amazon.com /Simon-Magus-Ben-Hopkins/dp/B00003CYBX (1598 words)

	Simon Magus
		A Simon is also mentioned (in a rather poor light) in the Acts of the bible, but contrary to the claims of the heresiologists there is no proof this was the same person.
		Anyway, the Gnostic Simon claimed that he was an incarnation of God; a common enough "Guru-ist" claim, then [Hans Jonas, The Gnostic Religion, p.104] as well as now.
		It was for her sake that the Father had taken on human form (Simon), and in redeeming her (as she is the archetype of the divine Spirit that had fallen into the darkness of this world and Forgotten its true nature) he also makes possible the redemption of all his followers as well.
	www.kheper.net /topics/Gnosticism/Simon_Magus.htm (280 words)

	Simon Magus - Synopsis - Moviefone
		Noah Taylor plays Simon, a 'holy fool' of sorts, persecuted by fellow villagers who hold him responsible for everything from the failure of the crops to the milk going sour.
		Simon, who resembles a scarecrow, lives in a hut outside the village.
		Simon Magus is the story of a village caught between two worlds -- the new industrial order and the old, rural world of tradition and superstition.
	movies.aol.com /movie/simon-magus/1133229/synopsis (431 words)

	Simon Magus - Cranky Critic® Movie Reviews
		Simon Magus is not a story of religion.
		It isn't the chicken that pushes Simon to the Church (although to a starving man that's a lot) it is the Devil (Ian Holm) who commands the mentally strapped Simon to reject those who have rejected him.
		Simon Magus walks the delicate line between the two, establishing a world which no longer exists filled with emotions that always will.
	www.crankycritic.com /archive01/simonmagus.html (924 words)

	TeachersParadise.com Education Directory & Teacher Guide > Society> Religion and Spirituality> Esoteric and Occult> ...
		The Invisible Basilica: Simon Magus - A brief essay on Simon Magus as one of the Saints of Ecclesia Gnostica Catholica..
		Simon Magus - On the life and spiritual teachings of Simon Magus, a contemporary of Jesus..
		Simon Magus [JewishEncyclopedia.com] - A review of what is known of this figure of early Christian (and Jewish) history..
	www.teachersparadise.com /dir/index.php?browse=/Society/Religion_and_Spirituality/Esoteric_and_Occult/Personalities/Magus,_Simon (166 words)

	Simon Magus Movie Review (1998) from Channel 4 Film
		Visually lush, fable-like tale set in 19th century Europe and telling the story of Simon (Noah Taylor), a Talmudic Jew in touch with the Devil (Ian Holm), who becomes a pawn in the battle to build a railway line.
		To assist him, Hase hires the eccentric, despised figure of Simon Magus (Noah Taylor), who is plagued by visions of the devil (Ian Holm).
		Under Satanic influence, Magus is persuaded to convince Dovid of the need to withdraw his bid for the land, setting out on a journey which may end with his own self-destruction.
	www.channel4.com /film/reviews/film.jsp?id=108346 (394 words)

	Simon Magus — Infoplease.com
		Isidore tells us that Simon Magus died in the reign of Nero, and adds that he (Simon) had proposed a dispute with Peter and Paul, and had promised to fly up to heaven.
		He succeeded in rising high into the air, but at the prayers of the two apostles he was cast down to earth by the evil spirits who had enabled him to rise into the air.
		Simon Magus - Simon Magus Isidore tells us that Simon Magus died in the reign of Nero, and adds that he (Simon)...
	www.infoplease.com /dictionary/brewers/simon-magus.html (242 words)

	Simon Magus
		Simon bears the surname of Magus, it is not clear whether this was his real name or it was self-imposed.
		Simon might be called a folk hero of his day, perhaps the father of all folk heroes as he was alluded to as the father of all heretics.
		Perhaps if it had not been for the misunderstanding between Simon and Peter the world would have never known Gnosticism spawned by the alleged "father of all heretics," nor the word simony; but instead there would be a Saint Simon Magus and a different Christianity.
	www.themystica.com /mystica/articles/m/magus_simon.htm (3105 words)

	Simon Magus
		Simon Magus, after his rejection by Peter, began to fashion his own "Christian" church a church of which HE was head-a church designed to completely overthrow the True Church of God.
		Simon can be classified among the major group of so-called Christians (and Simon called himself such), called by Harnack the: "decidedly anti-Jewish groups.
		With this evidence of Simon's activities after his rejection by Peter, we will clearly be able to see why Luke thought it most important to tell the real condition of this man, proving that he was in actuality NEVER an Apostle of Christ.
	myweb.tiscali.co.uk /sdcuk/simontwo.htm (1629 words)

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