Tag Archives: Yaldabaoth

The Creation of Chaos

Posted on May 14, 1999 by Rev Illuminatus Maximus

At the beginning of time, Sophia (the world soul) broke away from Christ (the world spirit) and gave birth to Yaldabaoth, the arrogant creator-god of the Old Testament. The exact process by which this cosmic fiasco occurred was the subject … Continue reading →

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This Footstool Earth

Posted on May 11, 1999 by Rev Illuminatus Maximus

Cast down from the worlds of light, Yaldabaoth carved a new home for himself out of the  darkness: “When the Ruler saw his greatness, he saw only himself; he did not see another one except water and darkness. Then he … Continue reading →

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Origin of the Seven Archons

Posted on May 10, 1999 by Rev Illuminatus Maximus

Fleeing Sophia’s presence, Yaldabaoth/Yahweh used the divine energy he had stolen from her to create offspring of his own: “Yaldabaoth is the first ruler, who took great power from his Mother. Then he left her and moved away from the … Continue reading →

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Many Heavens of the Hebdomad

Posted on May 10, 1999 by Rev Illuminatus Maximus

In the gnostic view, Yaldabaoth built the universe as a sort of cosmic penal colony where “dimensions, times, and seasons” were created in order to keep humans “blinded” and “bound” to the cycle of reincarnation. [1] As a soul falls … Continue reading →

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Like all fools you will perish in your sin

Posted on June 15, 1997 by Rev Illuminatus Maximus

"Why is it that people will believe anything but what the Bible has to say. This Yaldabaoth is the product of the false cult gnostics, A religious order… The sons of God spoken [of in] Scripture actually refers to angels … Continue reading →

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