In Gnostic tradition, Christ is sent to rescue Sophia (Wisdom) from the realm of chaos and ignorance, restoring her back to the divine fullness known as the Pleroma.
• The Rescue by Christ: In texts like the Pistis Sophia, Jesus/Christ is dispatched from the realm of light to send a light-power down into the chaos, guiding Sophia through her repentances, restoring her light, and leading her back to her rightful place.
• Gnosis (Knowledge): Christ then comes to Earth in the human form of Jesus to impart gnosis (divine knowledge) to humanity, helping people recognize the divine spark ("Sophia") trapped inside the physical body so they can also return to the spiritual realm.
