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Why Did the Gnostics Claim Paul as Their Ultimate Authority

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Why did the Gnostics claim Paul as their ultimate authority?


A) Because Paul was the first Christian Gnostic
B) Because Paul preached sexual renunciation, just as the Gnostics did
C) Because Paul helped liberate the Gnostics from the enforced subservience of marriage
D) Because Paul referred to "mysteries" in the gospel that were "hidden" and only available to those who were "mature," just as the Gnostics did

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