The Pistis Sophia Unveiled

Before the discovery of the Nag Hammadi Library, the Pistis Sophia was the largest source of Gnostic teachings known to the world. It is an extraordinary work, whose title means 'power-wisdom'.

This epic manuscript was purchased by the British Museum in 1795 from a doctor who had obtained it from an unknown source, finally emerging from obscurity after having been banned in the 4th Century. The writings themselves have been dated to 150-300 AD, and were written in the Sahidic dialect of Upper Egypt although originally composed in Greek. It wasn't until the 1850s, over half a century after they were discovered, that work began on their translation.

The scale and complex esotericism of the text hid what was obviously a deep knowledge of spirituality from the early Gnostic tradition. It covers aspects of creation and delves into the process of awakening to the truths which the Gnostics possessed and aimed for.

Remarkably, the Pistis Sophia recounts events that occur only 11 years, after Jesus' resurrection. During the previous 11 years he had been teaching his disciples, both men and women, in Gnostic wisdom. And it is in this work that we witness his final teachings on the Mount of Olives.

Jesus takes his disciples on an astounding journey into the regions of the invisible world. Here he instructs them and reveals many esoteric mysteries – in particular, he speaks of the story and repentance of the Pistis Sophia, which is a symbolic part of each person's true Being.

In The Pistis Sophia Unveiled, Samael Aun Weor, at intervals through the text, explains the meaning behind the words of Jesus to his disciples and reveals many of the secret keys contained in this teaching.

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