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Pistis Sophia

Author
G. R. S. Mead
Series
Christian Classics
Language
English
Length
342 pages
ISBN
9781911535317
Published
19 September 2016
Imprint
Adelphi Press
  • Pistis Sophia
  • Gnostic
  • Coptic
  • mystic
  • mysticism
  • divinity
  • divine
  • cosmology
  • Christianity
  • religion

Description

Pistis Sophia is a key Gnostic text translated and edited by scholar G. R. S. Mead. It presents esoteric Christian teachings attributed to Jesus, revealed privately to his disciples after the resurrection. The text explores complex cosmology, the nature of divine realms, and the fall and redemption of the celestial being Pistis Sophia (Wisdom). Rich in mystical symbolism, it incorporates elements of astrology, Jewish mysticism, and early Christian Gnosticism. Mead’s translation preserves the depth and intricacy of this ancient work, making it accessible to modern readers interested in alternative spiritual traditions and the hidden teachings attributed to Christ. A vital document for students of esoteric spirituality and early religious thought.

Author

G. R. S. Mead (1863–1933) was an English historian and translator who opened Hermetic, Gnostic, and Neoplatonic texts to a modern readership. A prominent Theosophist and later founder of the Quest Society, he treated ancient wisdom as living literature rather than museum dust. Pistis Sophia, his studies of Hermes, and related works in our catalogue show a scholar who wanted the hidden traditions of late antiquity to speak clearly in English.

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