Hypsiphrone Explained

Hypsiphrone is Codex XI, Tractate 4^[1] of the Nag Hammadi writings,^[2] named from the translation of a Greek feminine name word 'Hypsiphrone' or 'Hupsiph[rone]'^[3] rendered as she of high mind.^[4] The text is highly fragmentary, and only parts of several paragraphs have survived.^[5]

Summary

The text describes a conversation between Hypsiphrone and her brethren Phainops. Hypsiphrone has returned to the world after being in the place of her virginity, and Phainops asks why she has left and suggests she follow him. Phainops then tells Hypsiphrone about a fount of blood that can be revealed by starting a fire.^[6]

Notes and References

1. Combs. W.. NAG HAMMADI, GNOSTICISM AND NEW TESTAMENT INTERPRETATION. Grace Theological Journal. 8. 2. 195–212.
2. https://books.google.com/books?id=k8w3AAAAIAAJ&dq=hypsiphrone&pg=PA453 Introduced and Translated by J.D.Turner from The facsimile edition of the Nag Hammadi codices, Volume 12 edited by James M. Robinson pages 454-455
3. Web site: Pearson . Birger A. . Hypsiphrone . Early Christian Writings . Peter Kirby . 15 December 2018.
4. Book: Nag Hammadi Codices XI, XII, XIII. Pagels. Elaine H.. Hedrick. Charles W.. BRILL. 1990. 9004078258. en.
5. Book: Meyer. Marvin. Marvin Meyer. The Nag Hammadi scriptures. HarperOne. New York. 2007. 978-0-06-162600-5. 124538398.
6. Web site: Turner . John D. . Hypsiphrone . The Gnostic Society Library . The Nag Hammadi Library . 31 January 2023.