August 7, 2025Open Access

The (first) apocalypse of James (NHC V.3; CodTch 2). Introduction, translation, commentary

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The article presents an annotated translation of Gnostic texts from Coptic, specifically from the Valentinian school.
Comparative analysis of NHC V.3 and CodTch 2 suggests two existing versions of the text on Greek soil.
Translation techniques from Greek into Coptic are examined, shedding light on ancient linguistic practices.
These findings contribute to the understanding of ancient texts and their varied adaptations over time.

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The article introduces into scholarly circulation an annotated translation from Coptic of one of the most interesting Gnostic texts of the Valentinian school, which is now known in two copies (NHC V.3 and CodTch 2). The comparison of the texts allows us to postulate the existence of two versions of the work already on Greek soil and to make interesting observations both about the technique of translation from Greek into Coptic, and about the peculiarities of the existence of the ancient text in general.

The (first) apocalypse of James (NHC V.3; CodTch 2). Introduction, translation, commentary

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