Pistis Sophia: Challenge To Early Christianity

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The Pistis Sophia, a Gnostic text translated by G.R.S. Mead, narrates the teachings of the transfigured Jesus to his disciples after the resurrection, outlining the complex hierarchies of heaven and the descent and ascent of the soul. It explores the Gnostic cosmology, including the myth of Pistis Sophia’s fall and restoration, and the journey of the soul to achieve Gnosis with the Father.

The text also features a complex cosmogony with various aeons and divine emanations, diverging significantly from orthodox Christian theology. ? Author G.

R. S. Mead Author Info G.R.S.

Mead, a highly intuitive and insightful scholar, whose literary activities fall into the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early part of the twentieth century must be regarded as a pioneer of the first order in the field of Gnostic and Hermetic studies. As the late poet and esoteric student Ke eth Rexroth accurately stated In his introduction to the late 1950s University Books Edition of Mead s Fragments of a Faith Forgotten, the only reason for Mead s continued neglect on the part of many academicians is the fact that he was a Theosophist. When in 1887, the redoubtable Madame Blavatsky settled in London, the young Mead joined the company of her close associates.

In Blavatsky s circle he learned of the profound mysteries of the Gnostics and of the votaries of Hermes. Soon he became an indefatigable worker in his capacity of translator of Gnostic and Hermetic writings. ISBN-13 978-0821602133 Publisher University Books Publication Date 1974 Edition 1st Binding Hardcover Condition Very good – (Dust Jacket Good+, Small Chip in Front Cover) Page Count 325 Pages