The First Book of the Pistis Sophia

The First Book of the Pistis Sophia is a translation and commentary by G. R. S. Mead of an ancient Gnostic text known as the Pistis Sophia. The text is believed to have been written in the 2nd or 3rd century AD and was discovered in Egypt in the late 18th century. The Pistis Sophia is a complex and mystical work that presents a cosmology and a system of salvation that differs from traditional Christian teachings. The book is divided into 12 chapters, each containing a dialogue between Jesus and his disciples, in which he reveals the mysteries of the universe and the path to enlightenment. The text also includes hymns and prayers, as well as descriptions of various spiritual beings and realms. Mead's translation is accompanied by extensive commentary that provides historical and philosophical context, as well as insights into the Gnostic worldview. The First Book of the Pistis Sophia is a valuable resource for scholars of Gnosticism and early Christian history, as well as for those interested in esoteric spirituality.THIS 40 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Pistis Sophia, by G. R. S. Mead. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0922802874.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.