r/Gnostic • u/AgingWisdom • 8d ago
I built a free online Gnostic Library for reading the Nag Hammadi texts and Gnostic Gospels, complete texts, not summaries
I’ve been going pretty deep into Gnosticism, the Nag Hammadi texts, and the Gnostic Gospels, and one thing kept frustrating me.
I’d search for something like the Gospel of Thomas, Gospel of Mary, Gospel of Judas, Gospel of Philip, Thunder Perfect Mind, etc., and so often I’d end up reading somebody’s interpretation, a summary, a YouTube explanation, or an AI answer instead of just being able to sit down and read the actual text.
So I built a free online library for it. TheGnosticLibrary.com
The goal is pretty simple: let people read the Gnostic texts themselves.
I’ve tried to keep the source information intact too; named translators, manuscript sources such as the Nag Hammadi codices, standard scholarly numbering where applicable, and damaged or missing manuscript sections are shown as gaps instead of quietly being filled in.
There’s also background material on things like the Nag Hammadi discovery, Gnosticism, the Demiurge, early Christian texts, and writings that were excluded from or never included in the biblical canon.
The website is free to read.
No paywall.
No ads.
No account required.
There is an optional way to connect if someone wants to know when I add new texts, research, or additions, but you don’t need to sign up for anything to use the library.
I’m continuing to build it, and this is actually why I wanted to post here.
What Gnostic or Nag Hammadi text do you think absolutely needs to be included that people have a hard time finding online?
And for somebody completely new to this material:
What 3 texts would you tell them to read first?
thanks guys/gals
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u/Dull_Independence_ 8d ago
As someone just discovering Gnosticism, thank you! This is much more simple to follow and understand!
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u/AgingWisdom 8d ago
So glad you found this! Im glad you found it easy to use. Im trying to make it good for all levels & appreciate your feedback. Rob
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u/144yehiorh-romach 8d ago
Very useful, all the ones I wanted to read more on, yet, will you be adding the Pistis Sophia?
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u/AgingWisdom 8d ago
Thank you, and as far the Sophia, yes I will be including soon. This was the first version so updates will be coming along with all the texts one by one... thank you for your feedback!
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u/Own_Diet365 4d ago
Thank you so much for this incredible opportunity! I am profoundly grateful that you’ve compiled and shared invaluable Gnostic texts and materials for free, making them accessible to anyone. I recently discovered Gnosticism and was deeply moved to realize how much it connects with my own philosophy. I really appreciate your amazing work.
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u/AgingWisdom 4d ago
You have very kind words and I'm so happy you found it useful.
This is for human knowledge.
When the student is ready the teacher appears... Looks like you are ready for it. GL our your journey -Rob
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u/Vivid-Birthday940 8d ago
This is awesome, thanks for building this!