G. R. S. Mead, born in 1863, was a distinguished English historian, writer, editor, translator, and an influential thinker in the field of theosophy and gnosticism. His scholarly endeavor is most seen in his comprehensive work 'Simon Magus,' an exploration of the titular figure from Christian lore and a seminal text delving into early Christian heresy, Gnosticism, and the figure's impact on occult...