When Atlantis fell, its inhabitants who survived colonized five areas of the world. One of those areas was Egypt, where Thoth, High Priest to the Divine Feminine, and his followers landed and created a colony. Thoth brought with him the Atlantean teachings of the Divine Feminine Wisdom Traditions that he knew. He continued on in his work as High Priest to the Divine Feminine, teaching others and initiating them into the sacred paths that lead back to the Divine. His teachings spread throughout Egypt and formed the basis of the Isian and Osirian Wisdom Traditions and were found in the Book of the Dead.

 

Moses was raised in the courts of the Egyptian Pharoah of his time and was educated with all of the knowledge of an aristocrat, which included how to read and write as well as all of the rituals and beliefs of the Egyptian royalty, which was different from that taught to the common people of Egypt. He was initiated into all of the Egyptian wisdom traditions. When he fled with the Israeli slaves into the Sinai wilderness, he proceeded to teach them the wisdom of the Egyptians. Most of the Israeli rejected the teachings, as it was foreign to them, so a different teaching was given to them, that of the Ten Commandments – a more strict, patriarchal religion. Still, Moses knew the teachings of the courts of the Pharoah and passed it down carefully to a select few who were open to them. They became the inner wisdom teachings of the aristocracy.

 

King Solomon was privvy to these teachings and wrote many books that are called the “Wisdom Literature.” It is clear from his writings that King Solomon had a firm understanding and belief in the Divine Feminine aspect which he refers to as “Wisdom.” Some of the books in that collection include Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and the Song of Solomon.

 

Wisdom is particularly prominent in the Book of Proverbs, where wisdom is personified and described as a foundational attribute of God. For example, in Proverbs 8:1-31 (NIV) we read:

 

1 Does not wisdom call out? Does not understanding raise her voice?

2 At the highest point along the way, where the paths meet, she takes her stand;

3 beside the gate leading into the city, at the entrance, she cries aloud:

4 “To you, O people, I call out; I raise my voice to all mankind.

5 You who are simple, gain prudence; you who are foolish, set your hearts on it.

6 Listen, for I have trustworthy things to say; I open my lips to speak what is right.

7 My mouth speaks what is true, for my lips detest wickedness.

8 All the words of my mouth are just; none of them is crooked or perverse.

9 To the discerning all of them are right; they are upright to those who have found knowledge.

10 Choose my instruction instead of silver, knowledge rather than choice gold,

11 for wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire can compare with her.

12 I, wisdom, dwell together with prudence; I possess knowledge and discretion.

13 To fear the Lord is to hate evil; I hate pride and arrogance, evil behavior and perverse speech.

14 Counsel and sound judgment are mine; I have insight, I have power.

15 By me kings reign and rulers issue decrees that are just;

16 by me princes govern, and nobles—all who rule on earth.

17 I love those who love me, and those who seek me find me.

18 With me are riches and honor, enduring wealth and prosperity.

19 My fruit is better than fine gold; what I yield surpasses choice silver.

20 I walk in the way of righteousness, along the paths of justice,

21 bestowing a rich inheritance on those who love me and making their treasuries full.

22 The Lord brought me forth as the first of his works, before his deeds of old;

23 I was formed long ages ago, at the very beginning, when the world came to be.

24 When there were no watery depths, I was given birth, when there were no springs overflowing with water;

25 before the mountains were settled in place, before the hills, I was given birth,

26 before he made the world or its fields or any of the dust of the earth.

27 I was there when he set the heavens in place, when he marked out the horizon on the face of the deep,

28 when he established the clouds above and fixed securely the fountains of the deep,

29 when he gave the sea its boundary so the waters would not overstep his command, and when he marked out the foundations of the earth.

30 Then I was constantly at his side. I was filled with delight day after day, rejoicing always in his presence,

31 rejoicing in his whole world and delighting in mankind.

 

The concept of Sophia as a representation of divine wisdom has deep roots in ancient cultures. In Greek philosophy, for instance, wisdom, or "sophia," was a central concept, especially in the works of philosophers like Plato and Aristotle, and it was often associated with the highest form of knowledge and understanding. It is widely accepted that Plato studied in Alexandria under the Egyptian philosopher Hermes and preserved the ancient wisdom traditions when Egypt fell. Over time, the concept of divine wisdom evolved and was integrated into various mystical and philosophical traditions that existed for hundreds of years. There are statues of the Black Madonna all over Europe and, although the Catholic church has declared that they are of the Virgin Mary and have even gone so far as to whitewash the statues so that they are no longer black, it is commonly believed that these ancient statues, which go back thousands of years, are representations of Sophia and the child with her is Creation itself.

 

In early Gnosticism, divine wisdom took on the form of Sophia, representing not just intellectual wisdom but also a deeper, spiritual insight and the feminine aspect of the divine. So, the term "divine wisdom" has been applied in many ways across different cultures and eras, always pointing towards a higher understanding that transcends ordinary knowledge. In Gnostic texts, Sophia is portrayed as a profound and sometimes complex figure, often linked to the divine feminine and the source of wisdom and creation. Over time, this concept evolved and influenced various mystical and theological traditions, including early Christian thought and later mystical movements. So, while the idea of divine wisdom predates the term Sophia, the specific identification of wisdom with Sophia really took shape in the Gnostic traditions and then evolved from there.

 

Wisdom traditions flourished throughout the world at one point in time. However, as all things are cyclical, in each Age and civilization there has always come a time when the masculine has wrested power and leadership from the feminine and sought to destroy her so they could rule. And so it has been in this civilization for several thousand years. The last Temple of Isis fell in 550 A.D. Patriarchy and its religious domination has done its best to crush the Divine Feminine, destroying or confiscating written records, building over sacred sites, and murdering anyone who opposed them or were in the leadership of those worshipping the Divine Feminine. The ways of the Goddess were labeled Witchcraft and ruthlessly wiped out. Any woman of power, prestige, or intelligence was pursued and murdered until no woman dared raise her head or show any gifts or intelligence. Women were forced to be silent in churches and to seek all understanding only from their husbands. Women could not own property or hold a public or religious office and were considered little more than chattel. The subjugation of the feminine in all her aspects was pretty much complete.

 

But the Goddess will not be denied, nor will She leave Her children without hope or guidance. Brave women all over the world have fought valiantly to regain women's rights to control their own lives, to own property, to be educated, and to be public leaders once again. The Divine Feminine is rising once again and, with her rising, women are remembering who they are. The Old Ways of the Divine Feminine are being restored. Women are gathering in circles and gatherings and seminars all over the world to bring back the Divine Feminine.

 

Temple Sophia Circle of the Magdalene is based on the Ancient Sophianic Wisdom Traditions and on the Sacred Mysteries of the Divine Feminine. We hold no affiliation or association with any modern or historical group, organization, order, or any other mystical, religious, or secular entity or tradition. Our teachings, practices, and principles are unique and self-governed, ensuring that we remain distinct and autonomous in our spiritual path. The leaders of Temple Sophia Circle of the Magdalene have heard the clarion call from Sophia herself and, with Her guidance, share the primordial wisdom that has come down through the ages, guided by Her hand. We invite any and all women who are interested in understanding these ancient practices to contact us for more information.

 

November 14, 2025