A work of Gnostic (early mystical and philosophical) Christianity attributed to Silvanus, a companion of Peter and Paul. It was discovered at Chenoboskion in Upper Egypt in 1946 as part of the Nag Hammadi collection. The writing includes advice and instruction on living wisely and avoiding evil. It emphasizes the importance of knowing God and practicing self-control. While written from a Gnostic point of view, parts of it sound similar to biblical wisdom literature, such as Proverbs.
Teachings of Silvanus
From Tyndale Bible Dictionary, adapted by Mission Mutual. CC BY-SA 4.0.