Pistis Sophia

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Pistis Sophia

(Sk.)

“Knowledge‐Wisdom.” A sacred book of the early Gnostics or the primitive Christians. (TG).

The bibliography refers the reader to pp. 238-239 in BCW volume 8 (BCW 8:472).

G. R. S. Mead’s translation from M. G. Schwartze’s Latin version ran in Lucifer from April 1890 to May 1891 with unsigned commentaries by H. P. Blavatsky. Mead’s book translation of 1896, revised against É. Amélineau’s French translation, omits these commentaries. (B. de Zirkoff, BCW 8:238-239)

Quotes:

• H. P. Blavatsky
• Zirkoff, Boris

CTD entry in Russian: Пистис София

Mentions

Mentioned in: The Esoteric Character of the Gospels (BCW 8:238-239)

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Title for references: Pistis Sophia
Short description: “Knowledge‐Wisdom.” A sacred book of the early Gnostics or the primitive Christians. Category: CTD i...