Hurtak sees mary magdalene as the human reflection of the lower sophia. Hurtaks work encompasses a diverse array of disciplines, including religion and philosophy, space law, environmental sciences, remote sensing, and unconventional theories in the fields of planetary sciences and archaeology. 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. Pistis sophia reflections on hurtak s commentary books. 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. 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. He is author of over 15 books, including commentaries on ancient mystical and gnostic texts such as the pistis sophia. 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. Path of initiation 10 pistis sophia and yaldabaoth. Jul 28, 2016 violet macdermot, the fall of sophia lindisfarne 2002 j. In the historic period after the early church became established as the official religion of the roman empire 325 c. It came to pass, when jesus had risen from the dead, that he passed eleven years discoursing with his disciples, and instructing them only up to the regions of the first commandment and up to the regions of the first mystery, that within the veil, within the first commandment, which is the four and. Pistis sophia is an important gnostic text discovered in 1773, 1 possibly written as early as the 2nd century. And when the disciples had heard this, they fell down, adored him and said.
And i took the power from all the emanations of the authades, and they all fell powerless into the chaos. Hurtak s lawyer and by carol matthews a reply on behalf of dr. Pistis sophia is an important gnostic text discovered in 1773, 1 possibly written between the 3rd 2 and 4th centuries ad. The existing manuscript, which some scholars place in the late 4th century, relates one gnostic groups teachings of the transfigured jesus to the assembled disciples, including his mother mary, mary magdalene, and martha. Free pdf download as such, it s generally good practice to seed at least as much as you download. Pistis sophia is a series of books, also known as the books of the savior, written many centuries ago. Hurtak, the subject of a lengthy article on your website, i have just read the above captioned piece by carol s. Pistis sophia a coptic gnostic text with commentary desiree hurtak, dr. In the ongoing development of life there is the need to also understand the role of. Pistis sophia reflections on hurtaks commentary books.
This coptic manuscript is complete, except as noted below, in excellent state of preservation, and contains material of the valentinian or. Pistis sophia a coptic gnostic text with commentary. Future science the academy for future science official site. The codex askewianus in the british museum is known as the pistis sophia. The disciples beseech jesus to have mercy upon sinners. Originally written in greek, the oldest surviving copy of the pistis sophia is in coptic. The pistis sophia also talks about multidimensional. An introduction to pistis sophia plane esotericism gnosticism. An introduction to pistis sophia free download as word doc. Text and commentary academy for future science 1999 recommended books for the study of early christian writings information on pistis sophia. And the pistis sophia saw with her eyes her enemies, that i had taken their lightpower from them.
Jan 02, 2020 the pistis sophia was written long after the apostles had died, anywhere from the late second to the fourth century ad. Through science and information technology, the world is undergoing major transformations in social, cultural, economic, and environmental dimensions. Jesus hitherto instructeth his disciples only up to the regions of the first mystery. The pistis sophia is preserved in the codex askewianus and has been known to scholars for nearly two centuries. It is a method which gives the matter a logical form, so to speak, and thus produces that state of mind in the auditor which is called belief, pistis. The pistis sophia was written long after the apostles had died, anywhere from the late second to the fourth century ad.
Anthony askew 16991774, a famous book collector from england, that had assembled a valuable collection of books and manuscripts known as bibliotheca askeviana. J j hurtak, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. We have no reason to doubt that their guess is a good one, but its nonetheless a guess. Pistis sophia the above is the name of the work which was subtitled a coptic gnostic text with commentary by j. The pistis sophia unveiled is samael aun weors explanation and commentary on the pistis sophia, an ancient sacred text which has been referred to as the gnostic bible. The academy for future science is a nonprofit corporation that examines new scientific ideas for the future. The gnostics were composed of a number of early christian mystical sects.
In recent years some authors have attempted to interpret the text, such as jan van rijckenborgh, with his book les mysta. James hurtak is an american social scientist, comparative religionist, scholar, author, and founder and president of the academy for future science. And i brought the pistis sophia forth on the right of gabriel and michael. Dont be afraid of this book if you truly love yahshua messiah. The pistis sophia is one of the more wellknown of the early gnostic writings.
Hurtak s work encompasses a diverse array of disciplines, including religion and philosophy, space law, environmental sciences, remote sensing, and unconventional theories in the fields of planetary sciences and archaeology. Mar 23, 2020 hurtak pistis sophia pdf the book of pistis sophia reveals in its dialogue the true relationship between in this edition of pistis sophia, dr. Carl schmid, pistis sophia, ein gnostisches originalwerk 1925. Violet macdermot, the fall of sophia lindisfarne 2002 j. 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 story of pistis sophia sophia desireth to enter the lightworld. A gnostic miscellany kessinger 1997 reprint violet macdermot, the fall of sophia lindisfarne 2002 j. Mary the magdalene as the holy bride, for placing her at the right hand of the risen christ, exalted above the twelve, who embody the lightpowers of the twelve saviors, suggests that she embodies christ the sophia, or the shekinah consort of the messiah the feminine emanation of the christ. Aside from these primary sources, everything written about gnosticism before the nag hammadi library. An interview with drs jj and desiree hurtak as the alexandra wenman. Currently, scholars date it to the 4th or 5th century, but really, its origins are unknown. Askew the collection was sold in an auction during 1775.
Nov 30, 2014 pdf download, by desiree hurtak pistis sophia. The existing manuscript, which some scholars place in the late 4th century, relates one gnostic groups teachings of. In this sense, pistis means the logical instrument used by the mind to marshal the material into a reasoning process. Society for promoting christian knowledge, viixlviii.
Help us now, lord, and have mercy upon us, in order that we may be preserved from these wicked chastisements which are prepared for the sinners. A coptic gnostic text with commentary second 19050706 hardcover, by desiree hurtak. Pistis sophia project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. Part of a vast collection of materials dealing with gnosis and gnosticism, both ancient and modern. Hurtak january 4, 2006 as a lawyer who has worked with dr. The pistis sophia is divided into three sections, with a fourth, unrelated text usually included at the end. The pistis sophia is a translation and commentary of a special collection of 2,000 year old gnostic coptic manuscripts, derived from ancient egyptiancoptic. Pistis sophia commentaries free download as text file. Parts 1 and 2 of the complete scanned text available for download in pdf or djvu formats, from the original cambridge university press edition, 1915. Pistis sophia is a book that the religious jesuits tried to destroy but the gnostics and the cathars beliefs and teachings became revealed for all the truth seekers to delve into and be truly free. This text recounts the words of the risen jesus to his disciples, during which he tells of the fall and redemption of sophia wisdom and describes numerous spiritual mysteries.
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. And the great outpouring of light went again into her. This is transcribed from an audio lecture you can download. Hurtak 1999, kivar or like at the best online prices at ebay.
I have decided to make some observations on this important work since this 907 page treatise may be an esoteric blueprint as to how to go from a bud to a blossomto distinguish my comments from the. Askew codex codex askewianus did get its name according to dr. The pistis sophia unveiled remembering the gnostic movement. The site includes the gnostic library, with the complete nag hammadi library and a large collection of other primary gnostic scriptures and documents. Pistis sophia commentaries maya illusion sophia wisdom. Jul 30, 2019 in this sense, pistis means the logical instrument used by the mind to marshal the material into a reasoning process. Their teachers were persecuted and documents destroyed because the church desired a uniform set of beliefs to operate under.
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