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Codex II
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Texts
On the Origin of the WorldA Gnostic cosmological treatise on the origin of the world, the archons, the creation and redemption of humanity, and the final consummation — translated from Sahidic Coptic.The Apocryphon of JohnGood Works Translation of the Secret Book of John from Sahidic Coptic. The longest and most complete Sethian Gnostic cosmogony — the invisible Spirit, Barbelo, the fall of Sophia, and the creation and redemption of humanity.The Book of Thomas the ContenderThe secret words of the Saviour to Judas Thomas, recorded by Mathaias — a dialogue on the fire of desire, the prison of the body, and the blessedness of those who overcome the visible world. Translated from Sahidic Coptic.The Exegesis on the SoulA Gnostic meditation on the soul's fall from the Father, her prostitution in the world of matter, her repentance and purification, and her reunion with the heavenly bridegroom — translated from Sahidic Coptic.The Gospel of PhilipA Valentinian collection of sacramental reflections on baptism, anointing, the eucharist, and the bridal chamber — translated from Sahidic Coptic.The Gospel of ThomasGood Works Translation of the Gospel of Thomas from Sahidic Coptic. One hundred and fourteen secret sayings of the living Jesus, written down by Didymos Judas Thomas.The Hypostasis of the ArchonsA Sethian account of the origin and nature of the ruling powers, the creation and liberation of humanity, and the promise of the True Human — translated from Sahidic Coptic.