Codex VII

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  • The Apocalypse of PeterA Gnostic revelation in which the Saviour shows Peter the true nature of the crucifixion — the living one laughs above the cross while the fleshly substitute suffers below. Good Works Translation from Coptic.
  • The Paraphrase of ShemA cosmogonic revelation in which Derdekeas, son of the infinite Light, reveals to Shem the primordial history of three roots — Light, Darkness, and Spirit — and the descent of the saviour through Nature to liberate the trapped light. Good Works Translation from Sahidic Coptic.
  • The Second Treatise of the Great SethA first-person revelation by the living Christ who descends through the archons, laughs at the crucifixion, and declares that Adam, Abraham, Moses, and the prophets were all jokes of the Hebdomad. Good Works Translation from Sahidic Coptic.
  • The Teachings of SilvanusA wisdom teacher addresses his son — guard your soul like a city, cast out the beast within, receive the light of the anointed one who descended to the deep and freed the dead. Good Works Translation from Coptic.
  • The Three Steles of SethThree liturgical hymns of ascent — from Seth to his father Geradamas, from Geradamas to Barbelo the male virgin, and from the community to the Pre-existent One beyond all being. Good Works Translation from Coptic.