The Gospel of Philip is a Valentinian text traditionally attributed to Philip, one of the twelve apostles. Unlike conventional gospel accounts, this text consists of a collection of sayings and short treatises on a variety of theological subjects. It is characterized by highly symbolic language, with recurring motifs related to marriage, flora, and light. The fragmentary and syncretic nature of the work leads some scholars to suggest it may be a composite of numerous early Christian writings. Notably, this gospel portrays Mary Magdalene as having a close, spiritually significant relationship with Christ, reflecting her significant role in Gnostic traditions.
The rendering of the above gospel was made possible by Willis Barnstone, who has graciously provided exclusive permission to present it here. All rights including the right of electronic reproduction are reserved by the author. Chapter and verse numbers have been added to aid reference.
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