This volume is dedicated to Marvin C. Meyer a person of passionate spirit and personality known to many as the preeminent scholar who brought to life the Gnostic Gospels. Meyer made ancient discoveries relevant to our lives: from his work with National Geographic informing thousands to the time he spent with individual students opening their eyes to the mystery and meaning of a Coptic text. Friends students and scholars here pay tribute to Meyer with reflections new pedagogies and explorations in biblical texts ancient magic and archaeological discoveries.