The Prayer of the Apostle Paul: Secret Supplication and the Five Seals
The Prayer of the Apostle Paul from Nag Hammadi Codex I. The secret supplication, the Five Seals, and the ritual opening to the Gnostic library.
Nag Hammadi Codex I, also known as the Jung Codex, contains some of the most important writings in the Gnostic library, including The Prayer of the Apostle Paul, The Apocryphon of James, The Gospel of Truth, The Treatise on the Resurrection, and The Tripartite Tractate.
This category gathers articles, commentary, and study notes connected with Codex I, exploring its themes of revelation, resurrection, divine knowledge, the soul’s restoration, and the hidden structure of Gnostic salvation. These texts are especially valuable for understanding Valentinian theology, early Christian mysticism, and the deeper spiritual architecture of the Nag Hammadi collection.
The Prayer of the Apostle Paul from Nag Hammadi Codex I. The secret supplication, the Five Seals, and the ritual opening to the Gnostic library.
The Apocryphon of James—secret teachings of Jesus to his brother James and Peter. Features the twelve prophecies, soul’s pre-existence, and detailed ascent instructions through planetary spheres.
The Tripartite Tractate—the most systematic Valentinian theology in the library. Covers pleroma, creation, and salvation with detailed tripartite anthropology (spiritual, psychic, material).
Codex I (The Jung Codex)—the first discovered, containing Valentinian masterpieces including the Tripartite Tractate, Gospel of Truth, and Treatise on the Resurrection.
The Gospel of Truth—perhaps the most beautiful text in the Nag Hammadi Library. A Valentinian meditation on error and recognition, forgetfulness and return.
The Treatise on the Resurrection—a pastoral letter addressing doubts about life after death. Valentinian theology made accessible through personal correspondence.