The Heart of Nag Hammadi ✦ Thomas ✦ Philip ✦ The Archons Unveiled
Codex II is one of the most substantial and frequently cited manuscripts within the Nag Hammadi Library. Written in Coptic and dating to late antiquity, it preserves a collection of texts associated with early Gnostic and non-orthodox Christian traditions, including the Apocryphon of John, the Gospel of Thomas, the Gospel of Philip, and the Hypostasis of the Archons, among others.
The writings contained in Codex II explore themes such as alternative accounts of creation, the role of intermediary powers, the nature of knowledge and ignorance, and the relationship between the visible world and a higher, hidden order. They offer a window into the diversity of early Christian thought, particularly strands later classified as Gnostic.
Within Codex Reborn in The Vault, Codex II is presented as a curated set of digital editions intended for study, comparison, and historical inquiry. The texts are formatted for readability while aiming to remain close to the content of the surviving manuscripts, so that readers can engage directly with their language, imagery, and theological concerns.
A revelation of the true origins of the cosmos, spoken by the risen Christ to John — the cornerstone of Gnostic cosmology.
114 sayings of Jesus revealing the hidden knowledge within — the kingdom within and without.
Teachings on unity, illusion, and the bridal chamber — unveiling mystical sacrament and self-knowledge.
A mythic commentary on Genesis revealing the rulers who formed the false world and the spirit’s path of defiance.