This is the fifth repentance of Pistis Sophia, side by side translations. As always, best viewed in desktop mode. MacDermot Translation: l. 0 Light of my salvation, I sing praise to thee in the place of the height, and again in the Chaos. 2. I will sing praise to thee in my song, with which …
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The Fourth Repentance of Pistis Sophia
Here is the fourth repentance of Pistis Sophia side by side translations. As always, best viewed in desktop mode. MacDermot Translation: I. 0 Light whom I have trusted, hear my repentance; and Iet my voice come into thy dwelling-place. 2. Do not turn thy image of light away from me, but give heed to me. …
The Third Repentance of Pistis Sophia
Here is the third repentance of Pistis Sophia translation comparisons. As always, desktop view is recommended to see them side by side. MacDermot Translation: I. 0 Light of the powers, give heed and save me. 2. May those that want to take away my light from me fail and be in darkness. Let them return …
The Second Repentance of Pistis Sophia
Part 2 (of 13) of the side by side translations of the Repentances of Pistis Sophia. This is the second repentance. Once again, this is best viewed on desktop mode as the translations will appear side by side. They do not do this in mobile mode. MacDermot Translation: I. 0 Light of Lights, I have …
The First Repentance of Pistis Sophia
About three years ago, I did my first reading of the PISTIS SOPHIA. The translation I read was by G. R. S. Mead. When I was finished, the book sort of left me in a confused state. I was able to grasp some of what was being said but other parts left me clueless. Now …
The Greatest Evil in Man is Not Knowing God
I’ve been reading the “Corpus Hermeticum: The Divine Pymander” (2015 edition edited by Tarl Warwick, see post photo) and I wanted to share this section. The book itself is quite interesting though some parts are a bit hard to understand/read. Not sure if it’s just this particular edition/translation or the fact it’s my first time …
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The Sentences of Sextus
I love “sayings” texts. They are easy to read and after each sentence, you can stop and take in what it said. I wanted to highlight this particular text that was found in the Nag Hammadi library. The above video is a reading of the text but for below, I am quoting a slightly different …
The Seven Hermetic Principles
Late last year, I picked up a copy of “The Kybalion” and was very impressed with the book. It was published in 1908, author unknown (though the introduction to the edition I bought lays the groundwork for whom they believe the author was). The book deals with seven Hermetic principles of the universe and how …
Authoritative Teaching
With this post, I wanted to bring attention to a Gnostic text that does not get mentioned much, at least from what I have seen. That text is titled the “Authoritative Teaching” from Codex VI of the Nag Hammadi Library. It is a text that speaks of the soul. The text is not complete as …
Body – Soul – Spirit
Body – Soul – Spirit While reading “The Hermetica: The Lost Wisdom of the Pharaohs” translated by Timothy Freke and Peter Gandy, there is a section dedicated on sayings regarding “souls.” Texts relating to souls have always interested me. Gnostic literature features quite a few texts detailing the soul’s journey and I was happy to …
Culmination of Wisdom 