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On the Origin of the World
Unknown · Gnosticism · c. 250-350 CE
Translated by Samuel Zinner
28 chapters
A Gnostic cosmogony describing the emergence of the material world from primordial chaos, the creation of humanity, and the ultimate triumph of light over the rulers of darkness.
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Contents
- 1Everyone is Wrong about Chaos
- 2The Emanation of Sophia and the Hosts
- 3The Manifestation of Yaldabaoth
- 4Yaldabaoth Creates Heaven, Earth, and Sons
- 5The Seven Heavens of Chaos
- 6The Transgression of Yaldabaoth
- 7Sabaoth Sings Praises to Pistis
- 8Sabaoth Creates Angels, Israel, and Jesus Christ
- 9Yaldabaoth Begets Death
- 10Yaldabaoth is Ashamed
- 11Adam of Light
- 12Eros
- 13Paradise
- 14The Creation of Plants and Animals
- 15The Creation of Heavenly Bodies
- 16The Creation of the Man
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