Algheli

Algheli is an ancient Coptic term that refers to a mystical concept inChristian Gnosticism. In this context, Algheli is often translated as "he who has seen God" or "the vision of God." In Coptic Gnostic literature, Algheli is presented as a representation of the threshold of gnosis, or spiritual knowledge. This concept is closely tied to the idea of the divine spark within humanity.

In Coptic Gnostic texts, Algheli is often depicted as the epiphany of a spiritual awakening, where the seeker attains a profound understanding of the divine. It marks the moment when the individual transcends the material realm and enters the realm of spiritual perception. Algheli is often associated with the concept of the divine as a source of ultimate knowledge, with the individual possessing a vision of the divine realm.

The term Algheli gained notoriety through the restored Nag Hammadi library, where it appears in prominent Coptic Gnostic texts, such as On the Origin of the World. The mystical undertones and symbolism associated with Algheli reflect the beguiling, philosophical aspects of Gnostic texts, where the pursuit of ultimate knowledge shapes the interior light of the divine seeker. This transcendental vision in its perfected form embodies an enchanted cosmology that ultimately notices the moment of universal knowledge.