As the author of the "Evolution of Christianity" truly says, we have here a condensation of the ons of Valentinus.
Here, again, are Marcion and Valentinus; but perhaps they are not in esteem with you.
The task, which had been begun by Philo and carried on by Valentinus and his school, was now undertaken in the Church.
What tests are used in the cases of Valentinus and Basilides in the second chapter?
It appears in the Pistis Sophia which perhaps represents the school of Valentinus.