# 243: Pistis Sophia

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Podcast: [Bledsoe Said So](https://stenobird.com/podcast/bledsoe-said-so-4023192)
Published: 2026-03-25T07:00:03+00:00
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## Resource

Ryan and Alex dive into the Coptic Nag Hammadi text Pistis Sophia, a 3rd–4th century work that presents a radically different vision of Jesus Christ and the cosmos. Set 11 years after the resurrection, it portrays Jesus as a radiant being of light teaching his disciples, especially Mary Magdalene, about his journey through heavenly realms and the redemption of Sophia, a divine figure who fell into the darkness and must rise again through repentance. They unpack this deeply symbolic story as an allegory for humanity’s fall into material existence and a blueprint for spiritual ascent, exploring themes of purification, enlightenment, and the hidden mysteries of the light.

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