{"product_id":"loa-pistis-sophia","title":"Pistis Sophia","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat happens when the soul mistakes a deceptive brightness for the light it longs to reach?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePistis Sophia is an anonymous early Christian text that survives in Coptic. According to the text, Jesus teaches his disciples after his resurrection, revealing heavenly powers and the soul’s journey. Mary Magdalene takes a leading role, asking questions and interpreting teachings that reach beyond the visible world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt its heart stands Sophia, whose name means Faith Wisdom. Drawn toward a deceptive brightness, she struggles to return to the light. Her prayers become a focus for the disciples, who interpret them through the Psalms and other scriptures. Around her story unfold questions of judgment, repentance, and what salvation requires.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInside this book\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSophia’s longing for light\u003c\/strong\u003e – Follow an allegory of spiritual longing, where deceptive brightness draws Sophia away from the light she seeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMary Magdalene’s searching questions\u003c\/strong\u003e – Encounter a leading disciple whose questions and interpretations help unfold the text’s demanding spiritual ideas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA map of heavenly powers\u003c\/strong\u003e – Explore the text’s intricate account of celestial realms and the forces surrounding the soul’s journey.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrayers read through scripture\u003c\/strong\u003e – See how the disciples turn to the Psalms and other scriptures to understand Sophia’s prayers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMore than hidden knowledge\u003c\/strong\u003e – Consider teachings that connect the soul’s fate with repentance, judgment, and the requirements of salvation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for readers interested in early Christianity, Mary Magdalene, and detailed accounts of the soul’s journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOpen the first page and enter a world of searching questions, heavenly powers, and longing for light.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Library of Alexandria Press","offers":[{"title":"eBook","offer_id":58111221170524,"sku":"LOA-60-EB","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":58111221203292,"sku":"LOA-60-AU","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":58113777959260,"sku":"LOA-60-PB","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":58113777992028,"sku":"LOA-60-HC","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1027\/9442\/8764\/files\/loa-forbidden-00060-en.png?v=1792190231","url":"https:\/\/libraryofalexandria.com\/it\/products\/loa-pistis-sophia","provider":"The Library of Alexandria","version":"1.0","type":"link"}