The Gnostic Bible: The Pistis Sophia Unveiled [Paperback]

Samael Aun Weor (Author)

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Publication Date: January 1, 2005

"It came to pass, when Jesus had risen from the dead, that he passed eleven years discoursing with his disciples, and instructing them... "

The Pistis Sophia Unveiled represents the ascensional goal of Gnostic Wisdom. Not only does it contain the written message of Jesus of Nazareth (the great teacher of the previous era of Pisces) but also contains a detailed commentary written by Samael Aun Weor, the great teacher of the new Aquarian era. A quote from the author:

"The Hebrew Bible clearly connotes the Word of the Eternal One. However, we, the Gnostics, also have our very special Bible. I want to emphatically declare that this is The Pistis Sophia, whose original is in Coptic. It was found underground in Egypt, the land of the Pharaohs. The Pistis Sophia contains all the words of the adorable Savior of the world. It was written by the Apostles. Thus, all the Esoteric-Christic instructions that Jesus Christ gave to his disciples on the Mount of the Olives and other holy places is written within this book. This book had been conserved in secret for many centuries. In this book, the Adorable One left an extraordinary, formidable body of doctrine."

Within these pages, the reader will discover a form of wisdom which completely obliterates the speculations of scholars and intellectuals. Those who merely seek to compare these writings with what they have been told in the past will surely be disappointed. Here, you will find something completely new and without precedence in the theories and dogmas of men. Here, you will find the actual wisdom teachings of the Universal Cosmic Christ; that wisdom which has been expressed throughout all ages and times and which has given birth to every religion of the world. Here you will find the pure and complete knowledge which every soul requires in order to discover its true nature.

The Pistis Sophia Unveiled is a message for all humankind, in every corner of the world.

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"We, the bodhisattvas of compassion who love humanity immensely, state: as long as there is a single tear in any human eye, as long as there is even one suffering heart, we refuse to accept the happiness of Nirvana. We must seek the means to become more and more useful to this wretched, suffering humanity." (Samael Aun Weor, The Major Mysteries)

Samael Aun Weor wrote over sixty books, gave thousands of lectures, and formed the worldwide Gnostic Movement, whose members number in the millions. Though these accomplishments are certainly impressive by any standard, they are merely the pale terrestrial reflection of the work he accomplished internally, spiritually. And yet, in spite of his wisdom and generosity towards mankind, he said:

"Do not follow me. I am just a signpost. Reach your own Self-realization."

His lifelong mission was to deliver to humanity the total and exact science required by anyone of any religion, race, culture or creed who wishes to fully and completely develop as a human being. The path he taught is the Path of the Bodhisattva, that mysterious and ancient wisdom long hidden in the bosom of every great religion.

"It is necessary to study our own I if we really love our fellowmen. It is indispensable to comprehend that only by putting an end to the factors of egotism and cruelty (that each one of us carries within) can we create a better world, a world without hunger and fear. Society is the individual. The world is the individual. Therefore, if the individual fundamentally changes, the world will inevitably change. The consciousness is in critical danger and only by radically transforming ourselves as individuals can we save ourselves and save humanity." (Samael Aun Weor, The Revolution of the Dialectic)

Product Details

• Paperback: 680 pages
• Publisher: Glorian Publishing (January 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0974591688
• ISBN-13: 978-0974591681
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,016,987 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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The name Samael Aun Weor is Hebrew (סםאל און ואור) and is pronounced "sam-ayel on vay-ohr." Samael Aun Weor wrote over sixty books, gave thousands of lectures, and formed the worldwide Gnostic Movement, whose members number in the millions. Though these accomplishments are certainly impressive by any standard, they are merely the pale terrestrial reflection of the work he accomplished internally, spiritually. And yet, in spite of his wisdom and generosity towards mankind, he said:

"Do not follow me. I am just a signpost. Reach your own Self-realization."

His lifelong mission was to deliver to humanity the complete path toward the realization of the inner Being, or in other words, the total and exact science required by anyone of any religion, race, culture or creed who wishes to fully and completely develop the human soul. The path he taught is the Path of the Bodhisattva, that mysterious and ancient wisdom long hidden in the bosom of every great religion.

"For as long as space endures
and for as long as the world lasts,
may I live dispelling the miseries
of the world."
- From The Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life by Santideva

Samael Aun WeorThe Bodhisattva Path, also known as the Straight Path, is taken by very few. While many aspire to the Light, the vast majority take the easier Spiral Path, which is accomplished over a much longer period. The walker of the Straight Path is rare because that road is bitter, painful and filled with terrors. Embodied in the life story of Jesus of Nazareth, the Path of the Bodhisattva is a path of crucifixion and suffering on behalf of others.

"The straight path, the upright course of action, the eightfold path, conducts us from the darkness to the light. Thus, this is what Christ meant when he said to us: "I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. - John 14:6

"Those who renounce the happiness of Nirvana because of their love for mankind, those who have the body or vehicle of solar transformation, the Nirmanakaya, are the authentic Bodhisattvas, who indeed walk along the straight path; they know the word of the Lord.

"Regarding myself, concerning me, I am a walker of the straight path; thus, I teach the doctrine related with the straight path for those who want to go on the straight path. As to those who do not want to go on the straight path, well, I'm sorry, but the moment at which they have to define themselves will come: then, to those who choose the Spiral Nirvanic Path, we, the ones who follow the Straight Path, have to say "good-bye," because we go towards the Absolute!" - Samael Aun Weor

Clearly, the Path taught by Samael Aun Weor is a radical departure from the teachings of the Spiral Path, and is even more sharply opposed to the far more common teachings of the Baalim, or Lunar Path. Thus, the student, when encountering Gnosis for the first time, is often shocked, outraged, or offended, because these teachings contradict much of what we believe or hold dear. Upon closer study, it will be discovered that Gnosis is indeed the Doctrine of the Synthesis, the expression of the Universal Wisdom in the heart of every religion. What is in conflict with Gnosis are the ideas and interpretations of mankind. Truth is One; it is the mind we have within which degenerates that Truth into opinions, dogmas, politics and wars.

As a vibrant embodiment of the Bodhisattva ideal, which renounces all self-interest and seeks instead to benefit others, Samael Aun Weor rejected any notion of personality worship or the attachments of followers. Throughout his life, many thousands of students projected onto him their ideals and their needs, and this continues to this day. While many worship him and make Gnosis into just another system of belief, his own message is very clear: the only Master we should follow is our own inner Divinity. To reach that inner Divinity, we must remove from our mind mere belief: we must instead study the path as taught by all the great teachers of humanity, and put those teachings into daily practice.

Perhaps most remarkably, what he wrote and taught was not mere theory: unlike most authors (especially those who write about religion and spirituality), he taught from personal experience.

"There are authors who write marvels, but when one looks at them, one realizes that they have not lived what they have written; they did not experience it in themselves, and that is why they are mistaken. I understand that one must write what one has directly experienced by oneself. I have proceeded in this way on my part." - The Initiatic Path in the Arcana of Tarot and Kabbalah (1978)

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26 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Finest Gnostic Text Ever Written UNVEILED!, August 24, 2005

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RX (United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Gnostic Bible: The Pistis Sophia Unveiled (Paperback)

The Pistis Sophia has been a highly misunderstood text ever since it's discovery. Many intellectuals, pseudo-theologists and historians like to attach their own meaning based upon information that they gather from their five senses.

This book, The Pistis Sophia UNVEILED, has commentary by the greatest Spiritual Master of our times, the Gnostic Master Samael Aun Weor. The commentary and text alike are 100% Kabbalistic and Alchemical. It can only be understood in the light of Gnostic Kabbalah.

This book was written by the witnesses of the teachings of Jesus Christ after His resurrection. Obviously, Master Samael is able to explain this work and His teachings for our times.

A must read! But recommended to read it with the other books of Master Samael Aun Weor.

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Real and Practical Gnosticism, Not Theories, August 15, 2007

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Aspire - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Gnostic Bible: The Pistis Sophia Unveiled (Paperback)

I find it interesting that every so often I hear people condemn Samael Aun Weor "claiming to be Gnostic when in reality he has nothing to do with Gnosticism." Well, here it is in this book, open for all to read, that these accusatory words fall wayside upon the gigantic wisdom presented on the pages of this book.

Many people today like the ideas of the Demiurge, Sophia, the Archons and Aeons, Judas, etc. Yet, those who interpret these ideas today do so as they have interpreted all the other religious ideas, and they do so ignorantly, because - as sincere as they may be - they have no gnosis. These "Gnostics" reject the very thing the think they are looking for.

Acquiring gnosis is not a subjective whimsical thing as many believe, it is an exact and profound science, and if you do not know the methods, then you will be forever lost in the outer darkness.

In here, we discover the true Gnostic doctrine for the public to read. I invite you to do so! Yet, if you do not comprehend the statements in the book, read simpler books such as Revolutionary Psychology and The Great Rebellion: Gnostic Psychology and the Path to Liberation from Suffering.

17 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Prepare thyself before this venture..., November 27, 2005

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This review is from: The Gnostic Bible: The Pistis Sophia Unveiled (Paperback)

They say that this book (Aun Weor's last, as well as unfinished) is the culmination of his life's work and profound wisdom.

All I should say about this book, is that one should prepare oneself before reading this book...I would recommend becoming deeply familiar with the language of the Old and New Testaments first.

As well, it would also help to learn a little more about the Gnosis left by Samael through his website www.gnosis-usa.com and through his many other texts.

Holding this book in your hands is like experiencing life and death at the same time, it's like experiencing an unravelling mystery.