Mother God. Sophia. The Divine Feminine. Another installment about the Female aspect of God.

Sophia, as a divine embodiment of wisdom, transcends religious and cultural boundaries. Her multifaceted portrayals across various texts highlight her enduring significance and the universal quest for wisdom. Whether as a fallen and redeemed figure, a personification of divine wisdom, or a symbol of the feminine divine, Sophia continues to inspire and guide those who seek deeper understanding and connection with the divine.

Goddess Sophia is a key figure in the Bible, appearing in both the Book of Proverbs and the Gnostic tradition. In Proverbs, she is portrayed as a “divine figure of wisdom, a master craftsman who has come to teach the earth’s people.” (Proverbs 8:1). She is said to bring understanding, discernment and insight to all who seek her out. In the Gnostic tradition, Sophia is a divine goddess of spiritual understanding, inspiring the growth of knowledge and enlightenment. She is represented as a female figure of light, eternal youth and beauty. Her divine power enables her to create and share both material and spiritual wealth with all humanity. Through Sophia, the divine creates and maintains its balanced and harmonious universal order. She is also seen as a maternal figure for her protection and nurturing of all life.