A Fourth Book. Chapter 131 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 131 Mary continued again and said: "My Lord, doth the dragon of the outer darkness come into this world or doth he not come?" Of the light of the sun and the darkness of the dragon.The Saviour answered and said unto Mary: "When the light...
The First Book Of Pistis Sophia. Chapter 23 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 23 Why the path of the ons was changedAnd Jesus answered and said unto Philip and to all the disciples together: "I have 33. changed their path for the salvation of all souls. Amn, amn, I say unto you If I had not changed their path, a host...
A Fourth Book. Chapter 126 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], A FOURTH BOOK CHAPTER 126 AND Mary continued again and said unto Jesus: "In what type is the outer darkness; or rather how many regions of chastisement are there in it?" Of the dragon of the outer darkness.And Jesus answered and said unto Mary: "The outer...
A Third Book. Chapter 116 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 116 When then 301. the Saviour had said this, he said unto his disciples: "Understand ye in what manner I discourse with you?" Mary interpreteth the same from a former saying.Then Mary started forward and said: "Yea, my Lord, in truth I enquire...
The Second Book Of Pistis Sophia. Chapter 89 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 89 Mary further questioneth Jesus.It came to pass then, when Mary had heard the Saviour say these words, that she rejoiced with great joy and exulted exceedingly and said unto Jesus: "My Lord, by how much p. 169 greatness then is the second Helper...
A Third Book. Chapter 108 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 108 Mary again questioneth Jesus.It came to pass, when Jesus had finished saying these words unto his disciples, that Mary adored the feet of Jesus and kissed them. Mary said: "My Lord, bear with me, if I question thee, and be not wroth with me."...
The First Book Of Pistis Sophia. Chapter 34 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 34 It came to pass then, when Mary had finished speaking these words unto Jesus in the midst of the disciples, that she said unto him: "My Lord, this is the solution of the mystery of the repentance of Pistis Sophia." 56. It came to pass then...
The First Book Of Pistis Sophia. Chapter 8 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 8 Of his own incarnation through Mary.And Jesus continued again in the discourse and said: "It came to pass then thereafter, that at the command of the First Mystery I looked down on the world of mankind and found Mary, who is called 'my mother'...
The Second Book Of Pistis Sophia. Chapter 97 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 97 When then the Saviour had said this, Mary Magdalene started forward and said: "My Lord, bear with me and be not wroth with me, if I question on all things with precision and certainty. Now, therefore, my Lord, is then another the word...
The Second Book Of Pistis Sophia. Chapter 79 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 79 And the First Mystery continued again and said unto the disciples: "It came to pass then, when Pistis Sophia had finished uttering the words of this song, that she turned herself back p. 146 to see whether Adamas and his rulers had turned back...
The Second Book Of Pistis Sophia. Chapter 70 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 70 It came to pass then when the First Mystery had heard Thomas say these words, that he said unto him: "Well said, finely, Thomas, blessed one. This is the solution of the song which Pistis Sophia hath uttered." And the First Mystery continued...
The First Book Of Pistis Sophia. Chapter 60 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 60 The commandment of the First Mystery is fulfilled for taking Sophia entirely out of the chaos.And Jesus continued again in the discourse and said unto his disciples: "It came to pass when Pistis Sophia had uttered the thirteenth repentance...
The First Book Of Pistis Sophia. Chapter 1 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], p. 1 [THE FIRST BOOK OF] PISTIS SOPHIA CHAPTER 1. 1.Jesus hitherto instructeth his disciples only up to the regions of the First Mystery.IT came to pass, when Jesus had risen from the dead, that he passed eleven years discoursing with his disciples...
The Second Book Of Pistis Sophia. Chapter 67 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 67 And when the First Mystery said this unto his disciples, he answered and said: "Understand ye in what manner I discourse with you?" James came forward and said: "My Lord, concerning then the solution of the words which thou hast said, thus hath...
The Second Book Of Pistis Sophia. Chapter 93 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 93 Jesus continued again and said unto his disciples: "Yet further, O my disciples and companions and brethren, let every one be sober in the spirit which is in him, let him understand and comprehend all the words which I shall say unto you;...
The First Book Of Pistis Sophia. Chapter 5 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 5 Jesus addresseth them.And it came to pass then, when the disciples saw this, that they feared exceedingly, and were in agitation. Then Jesus, the compassionate and tender-hearted, when he saw his disciples, that they were in great agitati...
The Second Book Of Pistis Sophia. Chapter 80 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 80 Martha again came forward and said: "My Lord, 175. I am sober in my spirit and understand the words which thou sayest. Now, therefore, give me commandment to set forth their solution in openness." And the First Mystery answered and said un...
The Second Book Of Pistis Sophia. Chapter 74 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 74 It came to pass then, when the First Mystery had finished setting forth these words unto the disciples, that he said unto them: "Who hath understood the solution of these words, let him come forward and say it in openness." Mary again came...
A Sixth Book. Chapter 146 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 146 Peter protesteth against the women.Peter said: "My Lord, let the women 383. cease to question, in order that we also may question." Jesus said unto Mary and the women: "Give opportunity to your men brethren, that they also may question." Peter...
The Second Book Of Pistis Sophia. Chapter 63 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], p. 106 THE SECOND BOOK OF PISTIS SOPHIA CHAPTER 63 JOHN also came forward and said: "O Lord, bid me also speak the solution of the words which thy light-power hath prophesied aforetime through David." And Jesus answered and said unto John: "To thee too...
The Second Book Of Pistis Sophia. Chapter 84 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 84 Of the glory of the four-and-twenty invisibles.And Jesus answered and said unto Mary: "What is there in this world which is like unto them, or rather what region is there in this world which is comparable to them? Now, therefore, to what am I...
The First Book Of Pistis Sophia. Chapter 27 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 27 "It came to pass then, when the rulers of the ons and those of the Fate and those of the sphere continued to carry out this type,--turning on themselves, devouring the refuse of their matter, and not allowing souls to be born into the world...
A Fifth Book. Chapter 141 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 141 The disciples beseech Jesus to have mercy upon sinners.And when the disciples had heard this, they fell down, adored him and said: "Help us now, Lord, and have mercy upon us, in order that we may be preserved from these wicked chastisements...
A Third Book. Chapter 105 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 105 John continueth his questioning.When then the Saviour had said this, John started forward and said: "My Lord, bear with me if I question thee, for from now on I will begin to, question thee on all things concerning the manner, how we are...
The First Book Of Pistis Sophia. Chapter 39 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 39 It came to pass then, when Jesus had heard Martha speak these words, that he said unto her: "Well said, Martha, and finely." And Jesus continued again in the discourse and said unto his disciples: "Pistis Sophia again continued in the fourth...
The First Book Of Pistis Sophia. Chapter 30 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 30 Mary desireth to hear the story of Sophia.It came to pass then, when Jesus had said this unto his disciples, that Mary came forward and said: "My Lord, I have heard thee say aforetime: 'Pistis Sophia is herself one of the f our-and-twenty...
A Fourth Book. Chapter 135 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 135 Mary answered and said unto the Saviour: "My Lord, before thou didst come to the region of the rulers and before thou didst come down into the world, hath no soul entered into the Light?" No soul had entered into the Light before the coming...
A Third Book. Chapter 112 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 112 Of the ascension after death of the good soul that hath received the mysteries.Jesus continued again in the discourse and said: "If on the contrary it is a soul which hath not hearkened unto the counterfeiting spirit in all its works, but hath...
A Third Book. Chapter 113 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 113 When then the Saviour had said this unto his disciples 293. he said unto them: "Understand ye in what manner I discourse with you?" Mary interpreteth from former sayings.And Mary again started forward and said: "Yea, my Lord, I underst...
A Fifth Book. Chapter 140 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 140 Of Ariouth the Ethiopian."He continued in the discourse and said: "The second order is called Ariouth the thiopian, a female ruler, who is entirely black, under whom stand fourteen other [arch]demons which rule over a multitude of other demons...
The First Book Of Pistis Sophia. Chapter 31 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 31 Sophia taketh the lion-faced power of Self-willed for the true Light."It came to pass then thereafter that she looked below and saw his light-power in the parts below; and she knew not that it is that of the triple-powered Self-willed, but she...
The Second Book Of Pistis Sophia. Chapter 85 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 85 It came to pass then, when Jesus had finished speaking these words unto his disciples, that Mary Magdalene started forward and said: "My Lord, be not wroth with me if I question thee, because we question thee concerning all with precision."...
The Second Book Of Pistis Sophia. Chapter 66 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 66 The emanations of Sell-willed cry aloud to him for help.And the First Mystery continued again in the discourse and said: "It came to pass then, before I had led forth Pistis Sophia out of the chaos, because it was not yet commanded me through...
The Second Book Of Pistis Sophia. Chapter 81 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 81 Jesus bringeth Sophia again to the thirteenth on.It came to pass then, when Jesus had finished telling his disciples all the adventures which had befallen Pistis Sophia when she was in the chaos, and the way 176. she had sung praises...
The First Book Of Pistis Sophia. Chapter 9 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 9 It came to pass then, when Jesus had finished saying these words to his disciples, that he continued again in the discourse, and said unto them: "Lo, I have then put on my Vesture, and all authority hath been given me through the First Mystery...
The Second Book Of Pistis Sophia. Chapter 78 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 78 It came to pass then, when the First Mystery had finished saying these words unto the disciples, that he said: "Who hath understood the words which I have spoken, let him come forward and set forth their solution." James came forward and said:...
A Third Book. Chapter 109 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 109 Mary continueth her questioning.And Mary answered and said: "Now, therefore, my Lord, hast thou then not brought mysteries into the world that man 277. may not die through the death which is appointed him by the rulers of the Fate,--be it th...
The First Book Of Pistis Sophia. Chapter 35 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 35 The second repentance of Sophia.Jesus continued again in the discourse and said: "Pistis Sophia again continued and still sang praises in a second repentance, saying thus: "'1. Light of lights, in whom I have had faith, leave me not...
A Fourth Book. Chapter 127 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 127 When the Saviour had said this, Mary Magdalene answered and said: "My Lord, will then the souls which shall be led into that region, be led through these twelve doors of the dungeons, every one according to the judgment of which it is...
A Third Book. Chapter 117 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 117 Mary further questioneth Jesus.Mary answered again and said: "My Lord, I will still continue to question thee. Now, therefore, my Lord, bear with me questioning thee. Lo, in openness have we known the type in which the baptisms forgive sins...
The First Book Of Pistis Sophia. Chapter 21 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 21 And it came to pass, when Jesus had finished saying these words, that Mary continued again and said: "My Lord, will not then the horoscope-casters and consulters from now on declare unto men what will come to pass for them?" And Jesus answered...
A Third Book. Chapter 103 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 103 Mary questioneth the Saviour.It came to pass then, when Jesus had finished saying these words unto his disciples, that Mary came forward and said to the Saviour: "My Lord, will then a righteous man who is perfected in all righteousness...
A Fourth Book. Chapter 133 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 133 Mary answered and said: "To all men then who are in the world, will all which is appointed them through the Fate, whether good or bad or sin or death or life,--in a word, will all which is appointed them through the rulers of the Fate, have...
The First Book Of Pistis Sophia. Chapter 3 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 3 Jesus ascendeth into heaven.It came to pass then, when that light-power had come down over Jesus, that it gradually surrounded him entirely. Then Jesus ascended or soared into the height, shining most exceedingly in an immeasurable light...
The First Book Of Pistis Sophia. Chapter 62 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 62 The other Mary came forward and said: "My Lord, bear with me and be not wroth with me. Yea, from the moment when thy mother spake with thee concerning the solution of these words, my power disquieted me to come forward and like-wise to speak...
The Second Book Of Pistis Sophia. Chapter 72 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 72 p. 135 It came to pass then, when the First Mystery had heard Matthew speak these words, that he said: "Well said, Matthew, and finely, beloved. This is the solution of the song which Pistis Sophia hath uttered." And the First Mystery continued...
The Second Book Of Pistis Sophia. Chapter 95 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 95 It came to pass then, when Jesus had heard Mary say these words and knew that the disciples had heard and had begun to let go, that he encouraged them and said unto them: "Grieve p. 182 no more, my disciples, concerning the mystery...
The Second Book Of Pistis Sophia. Chapter 68 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 68 It came to pass then, when the First Mystery had heard these words, that he said: "Well said, James, 148. beloved one." And the First Mystery continued again in the discourse and said unto his disciples: "It came to pass, when I had led Pistis...
A Sixth Book. Chapter 144 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], p. 315 A SIXTH BOOK CHAPTER 144 ...... Of the chastisement of the curser.... [and lead them forth to the fire-rivers and fire-seas] and take vengeance on it therein for another six months and eight days. Thereafter they lead it up on the way of the midst...
The Second Book Of Pistis Sophia. Chapter 76 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 76 "And thereafter I said again unto her: 'Hearken that I 167. may speak with thee about their time, when this which I have said unto thee, will come to pass. It will come to pass when [the] three times are completed.' "Pistis Sophia answered...
The First Book Of Pistis Sophia. Chapter 7 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 7 "It came to pass, when the sun rose in the east, thereafter then through the First Mystery, which existed from the beginning, on account of which the universe hath arisen, 10. out of which also I am myself now come, not in the time before my p...
The Second Book Of Pistis Sophia. Chapter 91 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 91 And Jesus answered and said unto John: "Finely indeed do ye question on all with precision and certainty. But now, therefore, John, hearken that I may discourse with thee. Every one who hath received mysteries of the Light, will abide...
A Third Book. Chapter 107 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 107 John continueth his questioning.And when the Saviour had said this, John continued again and said: "My Lord, bear with me, if I question thee, and be not wroth with me, for I question concerning all things with surety and certainty...
A Third Book. Chapter 119 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 119 Mary continued again and said: "My Lord, but if on the other hand they who have received the mysteries of the First Mystery, turn and transgress, and if they come out of the body before they have repented, will they inherit the kingdom or not...
A Fourth Book. Chapter 129 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 129 It came to pass then, when the Saviour had finished speaking these words unto his disciples, that Mary answered and said unto Jesus: "My Lord, I have heard thee say: 'He who shall receive of the mysteries of the Ineffable or who shall receive...
The First Book Of Pistis Sophia. Chapter 25 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 25 And Jesus answered and said unto Mary: "Well said, Mary; thou questionest finely with thy excellent question, and thou throwest light on all things with surety and precision. Now, p. 27 therefore, from now on will I hide nothing from you, but I...
The First Book Of Pistis Sophia. Chapter 33 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 33 It came to pass then, when Jesus had spoken p. 42 these words unto his disciples, that he said unto them: "This is the song of praise which Pistis Sophia uttered in her first repentance, repenting of her sin, and reciting all which had befallen...
A Fifth Book. Chapter 142 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 142 The mystic offering.And Jesus 375. said unto them: "Bring me fire and vine branches." They brought them unto him. He laid out the offering, and set down two wine-vessels, one on the right and the other on the left of the offering. He disposed...
A Third Book. Chapter 111 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 111 How the disciples shall make proclamation.When then the disciples had said this, the Saviour continued again and said unto his disciples: "If ye go into cities or kingdoms or countries, proclaim first unto them, saying: p. 234 Search ever...
The Second Book Of Pistis Sophia. Chapter 87 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 87 "It came to pass then, when Jesus had finished speaking these words, that Mary Magdalene started forward and said: Mary interpreteth the discourse from the scriptures."My Lord, my indweller of light hath ears and I comprehend every word which...
The Second Book Of Pistis Sophia. Chapter 99 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 99 It came to pass, when Jesus had finished speaking these words unto his disciples, that Mary Magdalene came forward and said: "My Lord, how many years of the years of the world is a year of the Light?" What is a year of the Light.Jesus answered...
A Sixth Book. Chapter 148 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 148 Mary said: "A man who hath committed all sins and all iniquities and hath not found the mysteries of the Light, will he receive the chastisements for them all at once?" A sinner suffereth for each separate sin.Jesus answered: "Yea, he will...
The Second Book Of Pistis Sophia. Chapter 83 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 83 Mary questioneth Jesus.It came to pass then again, after all this, that Mary came forward, adored the feet of Jesus and said: "My Lord, be not wroth with me, if I p. 154 question thee, because we question concerning everything with precisi...
The Second Book Of Pistis Sophia. Chapter 64 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 64 Gabril and Michal are summoned to help Pistis Sophia.The First Mystery again continued and said: "It came to pass, therefore, that the power which had come out of the Height, that is I, in that my Father sent me to save Pistis Sophia out...
A Third Book. Chapter 115 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 115 And Mary answered and said: "My Lord, in what type then do 298. the baptisms forgive sins? I heard thee say: 'The retributive servitors follow the soul, being witnesses to it for all the sins which it committeth, that they may convict it...
The First Book Of Pistis Sophia. Chapter 29 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 29 Jesus entereth the thirteenth on and findeth Pistis Sophia."It came to pass then thereafter that I ascended to the veils of the thirteenth on. It came to pass then, when I had arrived at their veils, that they drew apart of their own accord...
The First Book Of Pistis Sophia. Chapter 37 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 37 Jesus promiseth to perfect the disciples in all things.The Saviour answered and said unto Peter: "Finely, Peter; this is the solution of her. repentance. Blessed are ye before all men on the earth, because I have revealed unto you these...
The First Book Of Pistis Sophia. Chapter 42 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 42 When then Jesus had spoken these words unto his disciples, he said unto them: "Who hath ears to hear, let him hear; and let him whose spirit seetheth up in him, come forward and speak the solution of the thought of the fifth repentance...
A Third Book. Chapter 123 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 123 Mary continued again and said unto the Saviour: "My Lord, a man who hath received mysteries and hath not done what is worthy of p. 260 them, but he hath turned and hath sinned, thereafter he hath again repented and hath been in gre...
Untitled : * This is G.R.S. Mead's 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...
The First Book Of Pistis Sophia. Chapter 58 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 58 Jesus sendeth forth a light-power to help Sophia.And Jesus continued again in the discourse and said unto his disciples: "It came to pass then, when Pistis Sophia had said these words, that the time was fulfilled that she should be led out...
The First Book Of Pistis Sophia. Chapter 46 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 46 The repentance of Sophia is not yet accepted. She is mocked by the ons.Jesus continued again in the discourse and said unto his disciples: "It came to pass, when Pistis Sophia had finished uttering the sixth repentance for the forgiveness...
A Fifth Book. Chapter 137 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 137 Of the powers which Yew bound into the five regents.Jesus continued and said: "Hearken then, that I may tell you their mystery. It came to pass then, when Yew had thus bound them, that he drew forth a power out of the great Invisible and bound...
The First Book Of Pistis Sophia. Chapter 50 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 50 Jesus commendeth Matthew and promiseth his disciples that they shall sit on thrones with him.And when Jesus had heard these words, he said: "Finely [said], Matthew. Now, therefore, amn, I say unto 89. you: When the perfect number is completed...
The First Book Of Pistis Sophia. Chapter 13 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 13 He entereth the second sphere."And I left that region behind me and came to the gate of the second sphere, which is the Fate. Then were all its gates thrown into agitation and opened of themselves. And I entered into the houses of the Fate...
The First Book Of Pistis Sophia. Chapter 17 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 17 When then he had said this to his disciples, he said unto them: "Who hath ears to hear, let him hear." It came to pass then, when Mary had heard the Saviour say these words, that she gazed fixedly into the air for the space of an hour. She said...
Preface : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], p. xvii PREFACE IN the Introduction (pp. xxxv f.) to the first edition (1896), the translator wrote: "In presenting the following translation to the English-reading public, I may say that I should not have ventured on such an undertaking if any Coptic...
The First Book Of Pistis Sophia. Chapter 54 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 54 Jesus continued again in the discourse and said unto his disciples: "It came to pass then, when this lion-faced power saw me, how I drew nigh unto Pistis Sophia, shining very exceedingly, that it grew still more furious and emanated from itself...
The First Book Of Pistis Sophia. Chapter 40 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 40 John asketh and receiveth permission to speak.It came to pass while Jesus spake these words unto his disciples, saying unto them: "This is the fourth repentance which Pistis Sophia hath uttered; now, therefore, let him who understandeth...
A Third Book. Chapter 121 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 121 When then the Saviour had said this unto his disciples, he said unto them: "Understand ye in what manner I speak with you?" Mary interpreteth from a former saying.Mary answered and said: "Yea, my Lord, with precision have I precisely followed...
A Third Book. Chapter 125 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 125 Mary continued again and said unto the Saviour: "My Lord, if the faith and the mysteries shall have revealed themselves,--now, therefore, if souls come into the world in many circuits and are neglectful of receiving mysteries, hoping that, if...
The First Book Of Pistis Sophia. Chapter 19 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 19 It came to pass then, when Mary had finished saying these words, that he said: "Well said, Mary, for thou art blessed before all women on the earth, 29. because thou shalt be the fulness of all fulnesses and the perfection of all perfections."...
The First Book Of Pistis Sophia. Chapter 44 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 44 Philip is commended and continueth writing.It came to pass then, when Jesus had heard Philip speak these words, that he said: "Well said, Philip, well-beloved. Now, therefore, come, take thy seat and write thy portion of all the discourses...
The Second Book Of Pistis Sophia. Chapter 100 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 100 When the Saviour had finished saying all this unto his disciples, 247. Andrew came forward and said: "My Lord, be not wroth with me, but have p. 206 mercy upon me and reveal unto me the mystery of the word concerning which I shall questi...
The First Book Of Pistis Sophia. Chapter 52 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 52 Jesus commendeth James and promiseth the first place unto the disciples.When James then had said this, Jesus said unto him: "Well said, finely, James. This is the solution of the ninth repentance of Pistis Sophia. Amn, amn, I say unto you: Ye...
The First Book Of Pistis Sophia. Chapter 11 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 11 Jesus putteth on his vesture."It came to pass then, when I saw the mystery of all these words in the vesture which was sent me, that straightway I clothed myself therewith, and I shone most exceedingly and soared into the height. He entereth...
The First Book Of Pistis Sophia. Chapter 15 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 15 Adamas and the tyrants fight against the light."It came to pass then, when all those who are in the twelve ons saw the great light which was about me, that they were all thrown into agitation one over against the other, and ran hither...
The First Book Of Pistis Sophia. Chapter 56 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 56 And Andrew came forward and said: "My Lord and Saviour, thy light-power hath prophesied aforetime through David concerning this repentance which Pistis Sophia hath uttered, and said in the one-hundred-and-eighth Psalm: "'1. God, keep not silent...
Introduction : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], p. xxi INTRODUCTION The Askew Codex.THE unique MS. of the Coptic Gnostic document commonly called 'Pistis Sophia' was bought by the British Museum in 1785 from the heirs of Dr. Askew, and is now catalogued as MS. Add. 5114. The title on the back...
The First Book Of Pistis Sophia. Chapter 48 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 48 The emanations of Self-willed cease for a time to oppress Sophia.When then Jesus had said this unto his disciples, he answered again and said unto them: "It came to pass then, when the lion-faced power had noticed that Pistis Sophia had not...
A Fifth Book. Chapter 139 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 139 Jesus continued in the discourse and said: "It came to pass then thereafter, that the father of my father,--that is Yew,--came and took p. 301 Of the constitution of the way of the midst.other three-hundred-and-sixty rulers from the rulers...
The Second Book Of Pistis Sophia. Chapter 101 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 101 [THE CONCLUSION OF ANOTHER BOOK] Of the Limbs of the Ineffable."AND those who are worthy of the mysteries which abide in the Ineffable, which are those which have not gone forth,--these exist before the First Mystery, and to use a likeness...
The First Book Of Pistis Sophia. Chapter 45 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 45 It came to pass then, when Jesus had finished speaking these words unto his disciples, that he said unto them: "Understand ye in what manner I discourse with you?" Andrew came forward and said: "My Lord, concerning the solution of the sixth...
A Third Book. Chapter 124 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 124 Mary continued again and said: "My Lord, a man who hath known the godhead and hath received of the mysteries of the Light, and hath turned and transgressed and done lawlessly and hath not turned to repent, and a man on the other hand who hath...
The First Book Of Pistis Sophia. Chapter 18 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 18 Then said Mary to the Saviour: "My Lord, the word which thou hast spoken unto us: 'Who 27. hath ears to hear, let him hear,' thou sayest in order that we may understand the word which thou hast spoken. Hearken, therefore, my Lord, that I may...
A Third Book. Chapter 120 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 120 And when the Saviour had said this, he said unto his disciples: "Understand ye in what manner I speak with you?" Mary interpreteth the same from a former saying.Mary answered 308. and said: "I have seized on the words which thou hast said. Now...
The First Book Of Pistis Sophia. Chapter 41 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 41 Jesus commendeth John.It came to pass then, when John had finished speaking these words to Jesus in the midst of his disciples, that he said unto him: "Well said, John, the Virgin, who shalt rule in the kingdom of the Light." The emanations...
Title Page : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], 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; ENGLISHED BY G. R. S. MEAD. London: J. M. Watkins [1921] Biographical data: G. R. S. (George Robert...
The First Book Of Pistis Sophia. Chapter 49 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 49 And when Jesus had spoken this, Matthew came forward and said: "My Lord, thy spirit hath stirred me and thy light hath made me sober to proclaim this eighth repentance of Pistis Sophia. For thy power hath prophesied ther aforetime through David...
A Fifth Book. Chapter 138 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 138 And when the disciples had heard this, they fell down, adored Jesus and said "Blessed are we beyond all men, because thou hast revealed unto us these great wonders." They continued, besought him and said: "We beseech thee, reveal unto us: Wh...
The First Book Of Pistis Sophia : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], p. 105 [THE NOTE OF A SCRIBE] A note by a later hand, copied from another scripture. 125.(Now these are the names which I will give from the Boundless onward. Write them with a sign, that the Sons of God may be revealed from here on. This is the name...
The First Book Of Pistis Sophia. Chapter 57 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 57 And Jesus continued again in the discourse and said unto his disciples: "It came to pass p. 92 again thereafter that Pistis Sophia cried unto me, saying: "O Light of lights, I have transgressed in the twelve ons, and have descended from them;...
The First Book Of Pistis Sophia. Chapter 14 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 14 He entereth the ons."And I left that region behind me and ascended to the great ons of the rulers and came before their veils and their gates, shining most exceedingly, and there was no measure for the light which was about me. It came to pass...
The First Book Of Pistis Sophia. Chapter 10 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 10 The mystery of the five words on the vesture."It came to pass then, when the sun had risen in the east, that a great light-power came down, in which was my Vesture, which I had left behind in the four-and-twentieth mystery, as I have said un...
The First Book Of Pistis Sophia. Chapter 53 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 53 When then Jesus had said this unto his disciples, he said unto them: "Now, therefore, let him whom his spirit stirreth, come forward and speak the solution of the tenth repentance of Pistis Sophia." Peter answered and said: "O Lord, concerning...
The First Book Of Pistis Sophia. Chapter 47 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 47 Jesus leadeth Sophia to a less confined region, but without the commandment of the First Mystery.Jesus continued again in the discourse and said unto his disciples: "It came to pass then, when Pistis Sophia had uttered the seventh repentance...
A Fifth Book. Chapter 136 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], p. 295 A FIFTH BOOK CHAPTER 136. The disciples gather round Jesus.IT came to pass then, when Jesus our Lord had been crucified and had risen from the dead on the third day, that his disciples gathered round him, adored him and said: "Our Lord, have mercy...
The First Book Of Pistis Sophia. Chapter 59 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 59 The power sent by Jesus formeth a light-wreath on Sophia's head.And Jesus continued again in the discourse and said unto his disciples: "It came to pass then, when Pistis Sophia had finished saying these words in the chaos, that I made...
A Third Book. Chapter 122 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 122 Jesus trieth Peter.Thereafter Jesus saw a woman who came to make repentance. 312. He had baptized her three times, and yet she had not done what was worthy of the baptisms. And the Saviour desired to try Peter, to see if he was compassionate...
Annotated Bibliography : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], p. lii ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY 1. 1770. Art. in "Brittische theol. Magazin" (?); see Kstlin below, 13. 2. 1773. Woide (C. G.). Art. in "Journal des Savants" (Paris). 3. 1778. Woide (C. G.). Art. in J. A. Cramer's "Beytrge zur Befrderung theologischer und...
The First Book Of Pistis Sophia. Chapter 43 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 43 When then Jesus had said this, he said unto his disciples: "Who hath ears to hear, let him hear." 71. Mary interpreteth the words of Jesus concerning the three witnesses.Mary started forward again, stepped into the midst, placed herself by...
The First Book Of Pistis Sophia. Chapter 55 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 55 Self-willed aideth his emanations and they again oppress Sophia.And Jesus continued again in the discourse and said unto his disciples: "It came to pass then thereafter, that I drew near unto the chaos, shining very exceedingly, to take away...
The First Book Of Pistis Sophia. Chapter 16 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 16 "It came to pass then, when I came into their region, that they mutinied and fought against the light. And I took the third of their power, in order that they should not be able to accomplish their evil deeds. And the Fate and the sphere, over...
A Sixth Book. A Later Postscript : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], [A LATER POSTSCRIPT] ...... The proclamation of the apostles.... the righteous [man]. They went forth three by three to the four zones of heaven and they proclaimed the goodness of the kingdom in the whole world, the Christ inworking with them through...
The First Book Of Pistis Sophia. Chapter 12 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 12 He entereth the first sphere."And I left that region behind me and ascended to the first sphere, shining most exceedingly, forty-and-nine-times more brightly than I had shone in the firmament. It came to pass then, when I had reached the gate...
The First Book Of Pistis Sophia. Chapter 51 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 51 It came to pass, when Jesus had finished saying these words unto his disciples, that he said unto them: "Who is sober among you, let him proclaim their solution." James came forward, kissed the breast of Jesus and said: "My Lord, thy spirit...
A Third Book. Chapter 118 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 118 When then the Saviour had said this, he said unto his disciples: "Understand ye in what manner I speak with you?" And Mary answered again and said: "Yea, my Lord, already have I seized on all the words p. 252 Mary interpreteth the same...
A Fourth Book. Chapter 128 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 128 The disciples bewail the fate of sinners.And when the Saviour had said this unto Mary, she smote her breast, she cried out and wept, she and all the disciples together, and said: "Woe unto sinners, for their chastisements are exceedingly...
The First Book Of Pistis Sophia. Chapter 24 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 24 Mary questioneth him again.It came to pass then, when Jesus had finished saying these words unto his disciples, that Mary, the fair in her discourse and the blessed one, came forward, fell at the feet of Jesus and said: "My Lord, suffer me th...
A Third Book. Chapter 106 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 106 John continueth his questioning.When then the Saviour had said this, John continued again and said to the Saviour: "My Lord, suppose an exceedingly sinful brother who hath renounced the whole world and the whole matter therein and all its sins...
A Sixth Book. Chapter 145 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 145 Mary said: "Woe, woe, unto sinners!" Salome answered and said: "My Lord Jesus, a murderer who hath never committed any sin but murdering, if he cometh out of the body, what is his chastisement? Of the chastisement of the murderer.Jesus...
The Second Book Of Pistis Sophia. Chapter 77 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 77 "It came to pass then, when that time came on,--and I was in the world of men, 170. sitting with you in this region, which is the Mount of Olives,--that Adamas looked down out of the twelve ons and looked down at the regions of the chaos...
The First Book Of Pistis Sophia. Chapter 6 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 6 It came to pass then, when the disciples had heard this word, that they said: "Lord, if it be thou, withdraw thy light-glory into thyself that we may be able to stand; otherwise our eyes are darkened, and we are agitated, and the whole world...
The Second Book Of Pistis Sophia. Chapter 90 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 90 Mary again questioneth Jesus.It came to pass then, when Jesus had finished saying these words unto his disciples, that Mary Magdalene came forward again, continued and said unto Jesus: "My Lord, in what type will p. 170 be those who have...
The Second Book Of Pistis Sophia. Chapter 69 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 69 It came to pass then, when the First Mystery had finished saying these words unto his disciples, that Thomas came forward, and said: "My Lord, my light-dweller hath ears and my mind hath understood the words which thou hast said. Now, therefore...
The First Book Of Pistis Sophia. Chapter 2 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 2 Jesus and his disciples are seated on the Mount of Olives.It came to pass then, when the disciples were sitting together on the Mount of Olives, speaking of these words and rejoicing in great joy, and exulting exceedingly and saying one...
The Second Book Of Pistis Sophia. Chapter 73 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 73 And when Mary had said this, the First Mystery said unto her, "Well said, finely, Mary, blessed one." And he continued 162. again in the discourse and said unto the disciples: "Sophia again continued in this song and said: Sophia continueth her...
The Second Book Of Pistis Sophia. Chapter 94 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 94 And Jesus continued again and said unto his disciples: "Still further, O my disciples, be p. 181 sober and let every one of you bring hither the power of sensing the Light before him, that ye may sense with sureness. For from now on I will...
A Third Book. Chapter 102 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], p. 213 A THIRD BOOK CHAPTER 102 Of the proclamation of the disciples.JESUS continued again in the discourse and said unto his disciples: "When I shall have gone into the Light, then herald it unto the whole world and say unto them: Cease not to seek day...
A Fourth Book. Chapter 132 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 132 Salome is in doubt.And when 342. the Saviour had said this, Salome started forward and said: "My Lord, if our parents are the rulers, how standeth it written in the Law of Moses: 'He who shall abandon his father and his mother, let him die...
The First Book Of Pistis Sophia. Chapter 20 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 20 She said: "My Lord, will all the men who know the mystery of the magic of all the rulers of all the ons of the Fate and of those of the sphere, in the way in which the angels who transgressed p. 23 have taught them, if they invoke them in their...
The First Book Of Pistis Sophia. Chapter 36 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 36 It came to pass then, when Jesus had finished speaking these words unto his disciples, that he said unto them: "Do ye understand in what manner I discourse with you?" And Peter started forward and said unto Jesus: p. 47 [paragraph continues]...
A Third Book. Chapter 114 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 114 It came to pass then, when Jesus had heard Mary say these words, that he said: "Well said, all-blessed Mary, spiritual [one]. These are the solutions of the words which I have spoken." Mary continueth to question Jesus.Mary answered and said:...
The First Book Of Pistis Sophia. Chapter 28 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 28 p. 32 The powers adore the light-vesture.And Jesus continued again in his discourse and said unto his disciples: "Hearken concerning the things which befell me among the rulers of the twelve ons and all their rulers and their lords and their...
The Second Book Of Pistis Sophia. Chapter 82 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 82 It came to pass then, when Jesus 179. had finished saying these words, that Philip came forward and said: "Jesus, my Lord, my thought is exalted, and I have understood the solution of the song which Pistis Sophia hath uttered. The prophet David...
The Second Book Of Pistis Sophia. Chapter 65 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 65 Peter came forward and said: "My Lord, concerning the solution of the words which thou hast spoken, thus hath thy light-power prophesied aforetime through Solomon in his Odes: Peter interpreteth the narrative from the Odes of Solomon."'1...
The Second Book Of Pistis Sophia. Chapter 98 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 98 Mary again questioneth Jesus.It came to pass, when Jesus had finished speaking these words unto his disciples, that Mary Magdalene came forward, kissed the feet of Jesus and said unto him: "My Lord, bear with me and be not wroth with me, if I...
The Second Book Of Pistis Sophia. Chapter 86 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 86 And Jesus answered and said unto Mary: "Finely indeed dost thou question concerning all with precision and certainty. But hearken, Mary, that I may speak with thee about the consummation of the on and the ascension of the universe. It will not...
A Third Book. Chapter 110 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 110 When then Jesus had said this, Mary continued, threw herself at Jesus' feet, kissed them and said: "My Lord, still will I question thee. Reveal [it] unto us and hide [it] not from us." Jesus answered and said unto Mary: "Question on what ye...
The First Book Of Pistis Sophia. Chapter 32 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 32 "And Pistis Sophia cried out most exceedingly, she cried to the Light of lights which she had seen from the beginning, in which she had had faith, and uttered this repentance, saying thus: The first repentance of Sophia."'1. O Light of lights...
A Fifth Book. Chapter 143 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 143 Of three other mystic rites.Thereafter his disciples said unto him: "Rabbi, reveal unto us the mystery of the Light of thy father, since we heard thee say: 'There is still a fire-baptism and there is still a baptism of the holy spirit...
A Third Book. Chapter 104 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 104 p. 221 John questioneth Jesus.It came to pass then, when Jesus had finished saying these words unto his disciples, that John came forward and said: "My Lord, suppose a sinning and a law-breaking man is replete in all iniquities, and he hath...
The First Book Of Pistis Sophia. Chapter 38 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 38 And it came to pass, when Jesus had finished speaking these words unto his disciples, saying: "This is the third repentance of Pistis Sophia," that he said unto them: "Let him in whom a sensitive spirit hath arisen, come forward and speak...
A Fourth Book. Chapter 134 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 134 When then Jesus had said this, Mary answered and said: "My Lord, if men go to seek and they come upon the doctrines of error, I whence then are they to know whether they belong to thee or not?" The Saviour answered and said unto Mary: "I have...
The First Book Of Pistis Sophia. Chapter 26 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 26 "This then they accomplished continuously before their power was diminished in them and they waned and became exhausted, or powerless. It came to pass then, when they became powerless, that their power began to cease in them, so that they...
The Second Book Of Pistis Sophia. Chapter 92 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 92 It came to pass then, when Jesus had finished saying these words unto his disciples, that they rejoiced in great joy and exulted when they heard Jesus say these words. And Jesus continued again in the discourse and said unto them: "Hearken...
The First Book Of Pistis Sophia. Chapter 4 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 4 But the disciples sat together in fear and were in exceedingly great agitation and were afraid because of the great earthquake which took place, and they wept together, saying: "What will then be? Peradventure the Saviour will destroy all...
The Second Book Of Pistis Sophia. Chapter 75 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 75 And he continued again in the discourse and said unto the disciples: "These are all adventures which have befallen Pistis Sophia. 166. It came to pass then, when I had led her to the region which is below the thirteenth on, and was p. 140...
A Sixth Book. Chapter 147 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 147 Bartholomew said: "A man who hath intercourse with a male, what is his vengeance?" Of the chastisement of him who hath intercourse with males.Jesus said: "The measure of the man who hath intercourse with males and of the man with whom he lieth...
The Second Book Of Pistis Sophia. Chapter 96 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 96 Jesus promiseth to explain further all in detail."Of all these then will I speak unto you at the expansion of the universe--in a word, all those whom I have spoken of unto you: those who will arise and those who will come, those who emanate...
The Second Book Of Pistis Sophia. Chapter 71 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 71 It came to pass then, when the First Mystery had finished saying these words, that Matthew came forward and said: "I have understood the solution of the song which Pistis Sophia hath uttered. Now, therefore, give commandment unto me, that I...
The First Book Of Pistis Sophia. Chapter 61 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 61 It came to pass then, when Jesus had heard these words, that he said: "Well said, Mary, blessed one, who shalt inherit the whole Light-kingdom." Thereon Mary, the mother of Jesus, also came forward and said: "My Lord and my Saviour, give...
The Second Book Of Pistis Sophia. Chapter 88 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 88 It came to pass then again after all these words, that Jesus continued in the discourse and said unto his disciples: "Hearken, that I may discourse with you concerning the glory of those of the Height, how they are, according to the manner...
The First Book Of Pistis Sophia. Chapter 22 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 22 Philip questioneth Jesus.It came to pass then, when Jesus had finished saying these words, while Philip sat and wrote all the words that Jesus spake,--thereafter then it came to pass that Philip came forward, fell down and adored the feet...
A Fourth Book. Chapter 130 : * "Pistis Sophia", by G.R.S. Mead, [1921], CHAPTER 130 Mary pleadeth for those who have neglected the mysteries.And Mary continued and said unto the Saviour: "My Lord, if a man hath received the mysteries of the Light which [are] in the first space from without, and when the time of the mysteries...
