... a growing weariness of the Middle Ages with its restrictive outlook and uninspiring views, the flood of classical knowledge, ideas and manuscripts brought along a sense of excitement for new knowledge, an air of scholarliness and an increase in the knowledge base in terms of depth and variety, catalysing the shift away from Gnosticism. This brought about an increase in self-confidence for ... ...

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