David Brakke explains how the Gnostics influenced The Matrix
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David Brakke, professor and Joe R. Engle Chair in the History of Christianity in the department of history, studies and teaches the history and literature of ancient Christianity from its origins, through the fifth century, with special interest in asceticism monasticism, Gnosticism, biblical interpretation, and Egyptian Christianity. He discusses why the Gnostics and their views were considered so dangerous and what the Gospel of Judas reveals about these beliefs. Hear the whole discussion with David Staley on this week's Voices of Excellence
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