The Teachings of Silvanus is the fourth tractate in Codex VII of the Nag Hammadi library. The Coptic translation dates to c. 350 AD, The text is pseudepigrapha attributed to Silas (Silvanus), a companion of Paul in Acts of the Apostles. but J. L. Sumney argues that it is a Gnostic work. It is a rare example of an early Christian Wisdom text and was used in monastic circles.

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