According to the provided sources, it turns out that the expression “мага сияй и мага сиял” is neither mentioned nor commented upon in the cited quotes. In several documents, it is explicitly noted that such an expression was not found. For example, in source 259_1290.txt, page 67, as well as in materials from 9_42.txt, 102_507.txt, 654_3266.txt, and 1319_6594.txt, it is stated: “expression ‘мага сияй и мага сиял’ was not found.”
The teachings on self-knowledge in the apocryphal gospels, such as those of Thomas and John, take center stage in their theological framework. These texts view self-knowledge as the key to discovering the true “self,” which is connected to divine nature and the source of light. In their view, understanding one’s inner origin and true destiny enables a return to the original, pure state of being, free from the decay of the material world. For example, the introduction to the Gospel of Thomas states:
This answer is based on a number of factors which, collectively, contributed to the retreat of the teachings of Orthodox Christianity from Christ’s original covenants.
The exchange of ideas between people fosters the development of esoteric thinking through the synthesis of diverse knowledge and cultural codes, which gives rise to new ways of interpreting hidden meanings and mysteries. Even in a historical context, as noted in one source, peaceful contacts between people ensured not only trade but also the sharing of ideas and knowledge, driving cultural changes and the merging of different streams of thought. For example, a text from file 1267_6332.txt states:
The question of whether nonbelievers act worse than believers is ambiguous, and the provided materials demonstrate that there are arguments both in favor of and against such a claim.