He is author of over 15 books, including commentaries on ancient mystical and gnostic texts such as the pistis sophia. Currently, scholars date it to the 4th or 5th century, but really, its origins are unknown. Puech, revised by beate blatz, writes new testament apocrypha, vol. In the historic period after the early church became established as the official religion of the roman empire 325 c. Apr 16, 2006 the pistis sophia is a translation and commentary of a special collection of 2,000 year old gnostic coptic manuscripts, derived from ancient egyptiancoptic christian codexes. Part of a vast collection of materials dealing with gnosis and gnosticism, both ancient and modern. The principal goal of the academy is to provide all people with educational and scientific tools that will help.
An introduction to pistis sophia plane esotericism gnosticism. We have no reason to doubt that their guess is a good one, but its nonetheless a guess. The five remaining copies, which scholars place in the 5th or 6th centuries, relate the gnostic teachings of the transfigured jesus to the assembled disciples including his mother mary, mary magdalene, and martha, when the risen christ had accomplished eleven years speaking with. A coptic gnostic text with commentary by desiree hurtak 19991109. An introduction to pistis sophia free download as word doc. The pistis sophia is one of the more wellknown of the early gnostic writings. The site includes the gnostic library, with the complete nag hammadi library and a large collection of other primary gnostic scriptures and documents. Gnostic creation of the world nag hammadi library with music. In these twelve repentances, the qualification of the eight great initiations of the fire take place, as well as four more works following the resurrection of the intimate christ within the.
In recent years some authors have attempted to interpret the text, such as jan van rijckenborgh, with his book les mysta. Meads translation of the pistis sophia, the most extensive gnostic scripture available until the discovery of nag hammadi texts in 1945. Hurtak and desiree hurtak the coptic gnostic narrative theme which attempts to explain the. Collected articles from the journal of future history on the evolution of consciousness by j. The discovery of the pistis sophia predates the nag hammadi discoveries but the ps remains the longest and most complete christian gnostic text we have. Pdf version animated pistis sophia and coyolxauhqui. Ebook the sophia code as pdf download portable document. He very clearly relegates to nothingness all the religious chauvinism of the importance of the male over the female, and the female disciples show that they have the lead in understanding what. A coptic gnostic text with commentary by desiree hurtak 19991109 desiree hurtak.
Hurtak january 4, 2006 as a lawyer who has worked with dr. Meads 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. Pistis sophia a coptic gnostic text with commentary desiree hurtak, dr. Hurtak, social scientist and researcher, provide extensive commentary to help you understand the original texts which are included in their entirety in a newly revised translation, and guide us through the extraordinary plight of sophia wisdom into a fuller. I had the good fortune of studying the keys and the pistis sophia for three years in tulsa. Hurtak and desiree hurtak the coptic gnostic narrative theme which attempts to explain the dilemma of humanitys predicament as a realm of intelligence amidst many realms of life, both visible and invisible. The psalms are used wholly as allegorical vehicles for interpretation of the pistis sophia myth. The pistis sophia teaches us that humanity has inherited from the first space of the divine an indwelling divine power. Leta 2006 je bil skupaj s fizikom russellom targom soavtor knjige konec trpljenja. Pistis sophia is an ancient text believed to have been written in the 3rd or 4th century ad. Academy books the academy for future science study the.
The above is the name of the work which was subtitled a coptic gnostic text wi th commentary by j. Pisti sophia recounts that jesus remained on earth after the resurrection for 11 years. Personal views archives the keys of enoch european english. An introduction to pistis sophia plane esotericism. Carl schmidt, pistis sophia koptisch 1925 internet archive. Hurtak is a deeply profund journey into the divine feminine. The pistis sophia was purchased by the british museum in 1795 from a doctor and it wasnt until 1851 that work began on its translation. In these days of the higher criticism, with its merciless analysis of original scripture, much light would doubtless be thrown on the. A gnostic miscellany kessinger 1997 reprint violet macdermot, the fall of sophia lindisfarne 2002 j. I am persuaded also that the anonymous and very imperfect french translation 1856 in the appendix to mignes dictionnaire des apocryphes vol. Finely indeed dost thou question concerning all with precision and certainty. Jack finegan writes hidden records of the life of jesus, p.
Pistis sophia, a gnostic text book one chapter 115 youtube. You will be surprised how quickly apps will come to metro. Path of initiation course 10 pistis sophia and yaldabaoth sacred. James hurtak is an american social scientist, comparative religionist, scholar, author, and founder and president of the academy for future science. Pistis sophia is portrayed as a feminine entity, and in the teachings the disciples were involved in a dialogue with jesus the christ in his light body. Pistis sophia, was written by english historian, writer, editor, translator and theosophist g. Leta 2006 je bil skupaj s fizikom russellom targom soavtor knjige. The text, which was first discovered in 1773, tells of a gnostic groups teaching of the transfigured jesus to his disciples. Drs jj and desiree hurtak on the age of the kingdom, the divine. The coptic gnostic narrative theme which attempts to explain the dilemma of humanitys. Pistis sophia a coptic gnostic text with commentary unknown binding january 1, 1999 by desiree hurtak author, dr. Hurtak and his wife desiree hurtak, published a book, in 1999, with the title. Hurtak of several books including their latest book is entitled overself awakening. Hurtak, social scientist and researcher, provide extensive commentary to help you.
Ebook the sophia code as pdf download portable document format. Hurtak, the subject of a lengthy article on your website, i have just read the above captioned piece by carol s. Pistis sophia is an important gnostic text discovered in 1773, 1 possibly written as early as the 2nd century. Free pdf download as such, it s generally good practice to seed at least as much as you download. Hurtak je napisal ali prevedel preko petnajst knjig, vkljucno s komentarji o starodavnih misticnih in gnosticnih besedilih kot je pistis sophia. The music and toning in the keys is transforming and transporting. Dr jj hurtak discusses how the information contained. The first book chapters establishes that jesus remained with the disciples for 11 years after the resurrection, teaching them only the lowest of the mysteries. Chapter 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. Hurtak and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Pistis sophia still remains one of the most important gnostic documents on.
Pistis sophia reflections on hurtak s commentary books. Ancient temple work endowed an initiate with higher wisdom, revealing the greater pattern behind all things, as well as a transference of spiritual energy. Pistis sophia 57 the twelve repentances of pistis sophia are related with the twelve hours of apollonius, the twelve works of hercules, the twelve aeons. The savior is directed by the ineffable to assist in the extension of the divine powers into the human kingdom according to the desires of humanity, and to reveal the efficacy of.
Jj hurtak pistis sophia pdf download jj hurtak pistis sophia pdf. It relates the gnostic teachings of the transfigured jesus to the assembled disciples including his mother mary, mary magdalene, and martha. Mette in luce anche il ruolo delle discepole donne nel ministero di gesu il cristo. Hurtak 1999, kivar or like at the best online prices at ebay. The academy for future science is a nonprofit corporation that examines new scientific ideas for the future. Hurtaks lawyer and by carol matthews a reply on behalf of dr. Hurtak and his wife desiree hurtak, published a book, in 1999, with the title pistis sophia, a coptic gnostic text with commentaryiv. Pistis sophia a coptic gnostic text with commentary. The pistis sophia, conceived in hebrew thoughtpatterns rendered into greek and coptic is one of the great gospels, for it is a true witness of the mysteries of the language jesus used to call down his higher body of light in the presence of his initiated disciples. The book of knowledge the keys of enoch gathering spot.
Publication date 1896 collection universallibrary contributor universal digital library language english. Oct 23, 2017 pistis sophia, a gnostic text book one chapter 1629 duration. The pistis sophia teaches us that humanity has inherited from the first space of the divine an indwelling divine. Future science the academy for future science official site.
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