The Second Discourse of the Great Seth is a Sethian apocalypse narrated by an unnamed, Christ-like divinity — perhaps Seth himself. Central to the revelation is the crucifixion of Jesus, who, in this account, does not truly die but instead switches places with Simon of Cyrene at the last minute. The account challenges conventional narratives, arguing the Old Testament prophets were frauds and that few know the true story of the world's creation. In this alternative telling, Jesus escaped crucifixion to defeat the archons, overcoming violence, lies, and religious persecution so that the world can enter a new age of friendship and harmony. This discourse sheds light on why some early Christians denied the crucifixion and embraced more elaborate accounts of Jesus' mission.
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Zinner, Samuel. . Translated by Samuel Zinner, edited by Mark Mattison and Rachel Bousfield. Other Gospels. (accessed ).
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