Pistis Sophia, A Gnostic Miscellany
1947, a second edition of this important Gnostic scripture
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Second edition, second printing. Hardback in dustwrapper. 22 × 14cm, lxix + 325pp
Full title: Pistis Sophia, A Gnostic Miscellany. Being for the most part Extracts from the Books of the Saviour, to which are added Excerpts from a cognate Literature
This is the English translation of the Pistis Sophia, the most extensive Gnostic scripture available until the discovery of Nag Hammadi texts in 1945. The Pistis Sopha is a startling blend of primitive Christianity and Hellenic Paganism, with other elements such as reincarnation, Astrology, Mystery religion and Hermetic magic. The Goddess makes an appearance in the guise of Sophia.
In Gnosticism, Sophia (Wisdom) is a divine feminine being, an Aeon or emanation from the Godhead, but in the text Pistis Sophia, she is a specific figure who falls from the divine realm due to a misguided desire to know the highest Light, becoming trapped in the material world and needing redemption. The title "Pistis Sophia" means "Faith of Wisdom," referring to her journey of faith and struggle for salvation, with Jesus teaching the apostles and Mary Magdalene about her restoration within this significant Gnostic scripture.
Condition
The book is in generally very good condition but with a small amount of damage to the head of the spine, some light spotted foxing to the page edges and tanning to the endpapers. The main body of text is in good clean condition and the inner binding is secure. The dustwrapper as a small amount of loss at the head of the spine corresponding to the bumping to the head of the spine, and a small mark to the front panel. The spine is dulled and the wrapper has been price-clipped but this is now within a protective sleeve.
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£70.00
