IV. 28,24-29,5: Norea’s own salvation is aided by the intercession of the “ four holy helpers” (28,27-28), figures who are easily identifiable as the four “ luminaries” of Sethian Gnosticism: Harmozel, Oroiael, Daveithe, and Eleleth (cf., e.g., Melch. IX 6,3-5). Her “thought” (29,3) is the gnosis that brings about for all of her spiritual progeny ultimate reintegration into the godhead. Thus, in saving others, Norea saves herself
1Ti 2:15 Notwithstanding she shall be saved in childbearing, if they continue in faith and charity and holiness with sobriety.
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