Simon Magus

Consider a man so ambitious, enigmatic, and obsessed with power that early Christians feared his influence could corrupt the gospel itself. Simon Magus, a sorcerer from Samaria, astonished crowds, claimed divine authority, and—according to historical accounts—was even worshiped as a god in Rome.

But who was he really? A visionary mystic? The first Gnostic? Or did his teachings shape a version of Christianity that would dominate the Roman Empire?

Church fathers like Irenaeus called him the "Father of Heresies," and some argue his influence persists in modern Christianity through doctrines like the immortal soul, the Trinity, and veneration of Mary.

This video explores the story of Simon Magus—not just as history, but as a warning against blending true faith with human traditions and mysticism.