Second Treatise of the Great Seth
- Date of account
- Probably 3rd century CE; preserved in Coptic Nag Hammadi Codex VII
- Location
- Nag Hammadi Codex VII
- Source
- model_recalled_reference
- Record updated
- 2026-10-10
Record summary
The Second Treatise of the Great Seth presents a revelatory discourse attributed to Jesus and includes an alternative interpretation of the crucifixion, emphasizing deceptive appearances and the superiority of spiritual knowledge. It is valuable for comparison with canonical passion narratives, docetic ideas, and polemics against rival Christian groups. The surviving Coptic witness is part of Nag Hammadi Codex VII, but the text’s original language, compositional history, precise theological affiliations, and intended audience are disputed. Its narrative should be read as sectarian theology, not eyewitness reporting.
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