Let’s dive into The Acts of Thomas or The Coptic Gospel of Thomas. (Click here to read the full text.) This is one of my favorites of the Gnostic texts. Often called a “sayings gospel,” it stands out because it’s not a narrative like other gospels in the New Testament. Instead, it’s a collection of 114 sayings attributed to Yeshua (Jesus), and it offers an intimate glimpse into what could be described as direct teachings or insights meant for those who are ready to receive them.
Chapter 8 of The Gospel of Mary Magdalene presents a vivid depiction of the soul’s journey through inner obstacles and challenges. As the soul ascends, it encounters forces that question, obstruct, and try to hold it back. These forces—Desire, Ignorance, and Wrath—are personified as powers that must be faced and overcome. This journey represents the process of inner liberation, where the soul moves through layers of self-imposed limitation to reconnect with its essence.
The Rediscovery of The Gospel of Mary
The Gospel of Mary Magdalene is one of the early Christian texts discovered in the 19th and 20th centuries that sheds light on alternative perspectives within early Christianity. It was found as part of the Berlin Codex in 1896, a Coptic manuscript containing several Gnostic texts. The gospel itself is attributed to Mary Magdalene, one of Yeshua’s closest disciples, who plays a pivotal role in conveying his teachings. However, parts of the manuscript are missing, leaving the text fragmented and incomplete. In total, The Gospel of Mary has only about eight surviving pages, making up chapters 4 through 9, while the beginning and parts of the middle are lost.
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