Trimorphic Protennoia information

Trimorphic Protennoia or Three Forms of First Thought^[1] is a Sethian Gnostic text from the New Testament apocrypha. The only surviving copy comes from the Nag Hammadi library (Codex XIII). The text describes three descents using the voice of Barbelo in first person.^[2] The voice is the source of life, knowledge, and the first thought. The voice is said to have three names, three masculinities, and three powers, and it is described as androgynous. It explains that Sophia descended to help counter the plan of the demon Yaldabaoth and the archons. The speaker invites the reader to enter the high perfect light and receive glory, enthronement, and baptism.

^ Turner, John D. "Trimorphic Protennoia - Annotated Edition (Three Forms of First Thought)". Gnosis.org. Hollywood, California: Gnostic Society. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
^ Rasimus, Tuomas (January 2018). Christianisme des origines: Mélanges en l’honneur du Professeur Paul-Hubert Poirier. Brepols Publishers. pp. 241–252. ISBN 978-2-503-57940-5. Retrieved 3 February 2023.

[1] Turner, John D. "Trimorphic Protennoia - Annotated Edition (Three Forms of First Thought)". Gnosis.org. Hollywood, California: Gnostic Society. Retrieved 3 February 2023.

[2] Rasimus, Tuomas (January 2018). Christianisme des origines: Mélanges en l’honneur du Professeur Paul-Hubert Poirier. Brepols Publishers. pp. 241–252. ISBN 978-2-503-57940-5. Retrieved 3 February 2023.

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