Pistis Sophia: who's who, timeline and places
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- JesusJesus ascends and teaches about heavenly worlds and saving mysteries.First seen in part 1
- Pistis SophiaPistis Sophia is a figure in accounts concerning heavenly worlds and saving mysteries.First seen in part 1
- The disciplesThe disciples are Jesus’ frightened followers who mistakenly believe they already understand the fullness of the mysteries.First seen in part 2
- MariaMaria is a person in whom Jesus places powers.First seen in part 2
- IohannesIohannes explains David’s words through divine powers and their union with Jesus’ body and soul.First seen in part 4
- The First MysteryThe First Mystery sends Gabriel and Mikhael with light to restore Sophia’s stolen powers.First seen in part 4
- PetrosPetros explains Solomon’s river imagery as restoring light and the angels’ faithful service.First seen in part 4
- IakkobosIakkobos explains prophetic verses through the events of Sophia’s rescue.First seen in part 4
- GabrielGabriel accompanies Mikhael with light sent by the First Mystery to restore Sophia’s powers.First seen in part 4
- MikhaelMikhael accompanies Gabriel with light that recovers Sophia’s stolen powers and revives her body.First seen in part 4
- MarihamMariham asks Jesus about punishment during his teaching about souls.First seen in part 6
- IeouIeou separates believing Rulers from disobedient ones and appoints powers to govern the Sphere.First seen in part 6
- Part 2
Jesus ascends in overwhelming light and returns to his frightened disciples.
- Part 2
Jesus withdraws his dazzling light and announces authority to teach the mysteries without concealment.
- Part 2
Jesus recounts how his ascent unsettles celestial ranks and weakens rulers who resist him.
- Part 3
An unnamed speaker commands that sacred names be recorded with a sign and explains their meanings.
- Part 4
The First Mystery sends Gabriel and Mikhael with light that restores Sophia’s stolen powers and revives her body.
- Part 4
The First Mystery protects Sophia from renewed attacks and brings her out of Chaos.
- Part 4
Iohannes, Petros, and Iakkobos explain prophetic verses through the events of Sophia’s rescue.
- Part 5
Jesus compares spiritual ranks to bodily members and explains the standing gained through knowledge of different mysteries.
- Part 5
Jesus commands worldwide preaching and urges mercy, service, and renunciation.
- Part 5
Jesus orders the disciples to offer mysteries to repentant sinners, while distinguishing sincere seekers from deceivers.
- Part 6
Jesus gathers his disciples beside the Ocean and invokes the Father, causing the heavens and world to move westward.
- Part 6
Mariham asks about punishment, and Jesus describes authorities whose demons encourage wrongdoing and torment captured souls.
- Part 6
Jesus performs a rite forgiving the disciples’ sins and tells them to reserve this mystery for obedient believers.
- Part 7
Jesus describes repeated punishments, purification, forgetfulness, and return to bodily life for several kinds of wrongdoing.
- Part 7
Jesus explains how a good soul without the mysteries returns to seek them.
- Part 7
The disciples plead for mercy, and the closing passage describes worldwide preaching.
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- ChaosChaos is the place from which the First Mystery brings Pistis Sophia.First seen in part 4
- Outer DarknessOuter Darkness is a destination where punishments for certain kinds of wrongdoing end.First seen in part 7
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