Sethian and Valentinian: The Two Great Streams of Nag Hammadi Theology
Sethian and Valentinian—the two great streams of Nag Hammadi theology. Understanding their differences transforms reading from confusion to clarity.
Sethian and Valentinian—the two great streams of Nag Hammadi theology. Understanding their differences transforms reading from confusion to clarity.
The Discourse on the Eighth and Ninth—a practical guide to mystical ascent through planetary spheres. Hermetic spirituality in action, with method and technique.
The Gospel of Philip—Valentinian Christianity at its most sensual. Sacramental theology, mystical eroticism, and the bridal chamber as highest mystery.
Codex XIII—Trimorphic Protennoia, the most complete expression of the feminine divine in Nag Hammadi. Three forms of First Thought: Father, Mother, Son.
Codex XII—the most damaged codex, containing Sentences of Sextus and fragments. Of interest mainly to scholars studying textual transmission.
Codex XI—Valentinian technical texts and Allogenes. Advanced theological and mystical speculation for specialist readers.
Codex X—Marsanes, the most technically demanding text in the library. Sethian Platonism at its most abstract and philosophically sophisticated.
Codex IX—fragmentary and obscure texts including Melchizedek, Thought of Norea, and Testimony of Truth. Specialist material with unique perspectives.
Codex VIII—Zostrianos, the longest text in the library, describing heavenly ascent through multiple realms. Plus the Letter of Peter to Philip.
Codex VII—Sethian technical theology at its most challenging. Critique of martyrdom, crucifixion interpretation, and rare Gnostic ritual texts.