Discovered in a sealed jar in Upper Egypt, these 52 treatises offer a "secret" alternative to traditional Christian teachings.
They often depict the physical world as a flawed creation of a lesser deity (the Demiurge), while the human soul is a "spark" of the true God.
Provides a controversial view where Judas betrays Jesus at Jesus' own request. 📖 The Book by Elaine Pagels
Highlights Mary Magdalene as a leading apostle with unique spiritual authority.
Contains mystical teachings on "spiritual marriage" and reality.
Salvation comes through internal, intuitive knowledge of the divine rather than institutional faith.