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A reading of selected excerpts/verses from the gnostic text, The Sophia of Christ. The Sophia The Christ, also known as the Wisdom of Jesus Christ, is a Gnostic text that was first discovered in the Berlin Codex (a Codex purchased in Cairo in 1896 and given to the Berlin Museum which also contains the Gospel of Mary, the Apocryphon of John, and a summary of the Act of Peter). More famously, the Sophia of Jesus Christ is also among the many Gnostic tractates in the Nag Hammadi codices, discovered in Egypt in 1945. The Berlin-Codex manuscript (as opposed to its contents) probably dates to c. AD 400, and the Nag-Hammadi manuscript has been dated to the 300s. However, these are complemented by a few fragments in Greek dating from the 200s, indicating an earlier date for the contents. Sophia should be understood in its ordinary meaning as "wisdom", analogous to the titles Wisdom of Solomon and Wisdom of Sirach.
An interview with Dr. Samuel Zinner Dr. Samuel Zinner describes the ancient Apocryphon (or Secret Book) of James, then, focusing on two common elements in so-called ‘gnosticism'—the meaning of the demiurge and ascending—he shows how this text does not neatly fit any category. It includes no reference to demiurge, but it does involve a lengthy and unusual description of Jesus, Peter, and James all ascending. Inclusion in the Nag Hammadi collection does not necessarily define something as ‘gnostic,' as this text illustrates. Zinner is an award-winning author and scholar of Holocaust studies, ecumenism, modern and ancient languages, literature and history, and has been published internationally in a variety of languages by Oxford University Press, de Gruyter, and others. He has contributed articles to Religions Journal and served as peer review referee for several academic journals. He is also a documentary script writer, having worked with Jean-Claude Bragard, the creator of award-winning programs for the BBC. Zinner has collaborated with eminent scholars on the Dead Sea Scrolls and Hebrew scriptures. He's currently an editor for the forthcoming Origins and Applications of Language and Number with contributions from several eminent scholars, and he presents at conferences such as "The Bible and the Qur'an: Comparative Studies” at the Shahid Beshita University in Tehran. His current book that we discuss in this podcast interview is The Apocryphon of James (NHC 1,2), a scholarly work on the text more popularly known as the Secret Book of James.
In this episode, David and Gene begin their exploration of "The Secret Gospel of John," also known as the "Apocryphon of John," a pivotal text in the Sethian Gnostic tradition. They discuss the text's history, its multiple versions, and its significance as a comprehensive presentation of Gnostic cosmology and theology.The discussion delves into the concept of the Monad, the ultimate unity in Gnostic thought, comparing it to similar ideas in Pythagoreanism and Kabbalah, and exploring its characteristics as the ineffable, unnameable source of all qualities. In the process, David and Gene draw parallels with modern cosmology and to the symbolism of the point within a circle, relating it to biological concepts like seeds and zygotes, while always emphasizing the text's primary focus, which is on the inner world of the mind.This episode introduces Barbelo, the first emanation from the Monad, representing forethought and the beginning of psychic evolution. David and Gene examine the qualities attributed to Barbelo and how these relate to human consciousness. They conclude by discussing the "birth" of Christ as a metaphor for the self-reflective development of mind, emphasizing the importance of understanding these texts as spiritual guidebooks rather than mere stories.This is the first episode of a multi-part series on the “Secret Gospel of John.” It begins the exegesis of the text, and also stage for a deeper exploration of Gnostic philosophy as a path of spiritual discovery and growth.Deep Dive:Secret Book of JohnChapters:01:15 Introduction02:39 The Apocryphon of John04:28 History of the Text07:02 Secret Book of John11:06 The Monad14:42 Point in the Circle20:22 Barbelo25:13 The Birth of Christ27:57 ConclusionsResources:MiddleChamber.org - Symposium on Masonic EsotericaThe Nag Hammadi ScripturesThe Apocryphon of John - Frederik Wisse TranslationGnosis.org - The Gnosis ArchiveThe Red Book: A Reader's Edition by Carl Jung
Cub Kuker Supernatural Podcast EP444 Please know that this is only my opinion, please be respectful. The Beast = System of Control (Illusion of the 3D) 3 Realms but multiple dimensions: Natural realm = Natural Synthetic realm = Antinatural Beyond natural realm = Supernatural -Hosea 13:4-8- “Yet I am Yahweh your God from the land of Egypt; and you shall acknowledge no god but me, and besides me there is no savior... ...Therefore they have forgotten me. Therefore I am like a lion to them. Like a leopard, I will lurk by the path. I will meet them like a bear that is bereaved of her cubs, and will tear the covering of their heart. There I will devour them like a lioness. The wild animal will tear them.” -Revelation 13:1-10- Then I stood on the sand of the sea. I saw a beast coming up out of the sea, having ten horns and seven heads. On his horns were ten crowns, and on his heads, blasphemous names. 2 The beast which I saw was like a leopard, and his feet were like those of a bear, and his mouth like the mouth of a lion. The dragon gave him his power, his throne, and great authority. 3 One of his heads looked like it had been wounded fatally. His fatal wound was healed, and the whole earth marveled at the beast. 4 They worshiped the dragon, because he gave his authority to the beast, and they worshiped the beast, saying, “Who is like the beast? Who is able to make war with him?” 5 A mouth speaking great things and blasphemy was given to him. Authority to make war for forty-two months was given to him. 6 He opened his mouth for blasphemy against God, to blaspheme his name, and his dwelling, those who dwell in heaven. 7 It was given to him to make war with the saints, and to overcome them. Authority over every tribe, people, language, and nation was given to him. 8 All who dwell on the earth will worship him, everyone whose name has not been written from the foundation of the world in the book of life of the Lamb who has been killed. 9 If anyone has an ear, let him hear. 10 If anyone is to go into captivity, he will go into captivity. If anyone is to be slain with the sword, he must be slain. Here is the endurance and the faith of the saints. -The Apocryphon of John- In his arrogance, Yaldabaoth boasted to the other archons that: “I am God and there is no other God beside me!” _________________________________________
InObscuria Podcast proudly presents: one night, and one night only, the 4th annual Ghost-Fest live at the Old Smyrna Firehouse! This event is floating room only for all spirits, specters, wraiths, phantoms, and the hottest ghouls! Featuring performances by the living, the dead… and the living dead. What is it we do here at InObscuria? Every show Kevin opens the crypt to exhume and dissect from his personal collection, an artist, album, or collection of tunes from the broad spectrum of rock, punk, and metal. This week we put on our very own festival showcase of bands that kick ass live! Our hope is that we turn you on to something new.Songs this week include:Sparta Locals – “Parade (Live at Akasaka Blitz)” from Misu No Youda (2009)The Sword – “Arrows In The Dark (live at Elmo's in Austin, TX)” from Apocryphon (2012)Mother's Finest – “Give You All That Love” from Live (1979)Union – “Old Man Wise” from Live In The Galaxy (1999)Marvelous 3 – “My Old School Metal Heart (live)” from Reunion Show #3 - ATL 10-29-23 (2023)Fastway – “Easy Livin' / Say What You Will” from Say What You Will Live (1991)Type O Negative – “Black Sabbath / Christian Woman (live)” from Dead - Deluxe Edition (2007)Please subscribe everywhere that you listen to podcasts!Visit us: https://inobscuria.com/https://www.facebook.com/InObscuriahttps://x.com/inobscuriahttps://www.instagram.com/inobscuria/Buy cool stuff with our logo on it!: https://www.redbubble.com/people/InObscuria?asc=uIf you'd like to check out Kevin's band THE SWEAR, take a listen on all streaming services or pick up a digital copy of their latest release here: https://theswear.bandcamp.com/If you want to hear Robert and Kevin's band from the late 90s – early 00s BIG JACK PNEUMATIC, check it out here: https://bigjackpnuematic.bandcamp.com/Check out Robert's amazing fire sculptures and metal workings here: http://flamewerx.com/
Joanne Leone of Holy Sophia Narthex AJC, takes us through the angelic creation of the psychic body in the Apocryphon of John.
What exactly is Superduck? In this week's episode, Jared, Ky, and Ben continue their playthrough of NORCO, delving more into the strange world of this pixelated point and click game. They gain more insight into what Kay's mother was up to in the months before her passing, and discover the truth about a close friend of Kay! Find all of our socials as well as our discord server here!: https://linktr.ee/PlayAlongPodcast Episodes of this podcast go up every Tuesday at 9 am PST Intro and outro music is done by https://boqeh.bandcamp.com Music Break 1: Apocryphon of Kenner John --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/playalongpodcast/message
Cub Kuker Supernatural Podcast EP384 Origin and Birth of Yaldabaoth/Sakla: Sophia, the wisdom of afterthought, conceived a thought without the consent of the spirit and her partner, resulting in the birth of Yaldabaoth, a flawed and misshapen being, cast away by Sophia due to her ignorance. Yaldabaoth's Rule and Creation: Yaldabaoth took power from his mother and created realms with luminous fire. He mated with mindlessness and produced authorities, as well as seven kings for the heavens and five for the abyss. Attributes and Names of Yaldabaoth: Yaldabaoth, also known as Sakla and Samael, proclaimed himself as the only god but was ignorant of his origins. He created powers and angels with different faces, claiming supremacy over them. Sophia's Repentance: Sophia repented for her actions, realizing her mistake and the consequences of Yaldabaoth's rule. Her repentance led to her elevation above Yaldabaoth but below the holy realms, with a mission to restore what she lacked. The Appearance of Humanity: The human child is revealed, causing fear among the rulers and angels. Yaldabaoth and others conspire to create a human being resembling God to give them light. Creation of Adam and Eve: Adam is created with contributions from various authorities, and life is breathed into him. Eve is later fashioned from Adam's side, and the enlightened afterthought hides within Adam. Defilement and Imprisonment: Yaldabaoth defiles Eve and produces two sons, Elohim and Yahweh (Cain and Abel), to rule over the elements. The first ruler curses humanity and cloaks them in darkness, while Sophia's spirit is sent to heal and restore humanity's knowledge. In essence, Yaldabaoth represents the flawed ruler who defies the natural order, leading to the fall of Sophia and the creation of humanity, all within a complex narrative of divine ignorance, repentance, and redemption. In his arrogance, Yaldabaoth boasted to the other archons that: “I am God and there is no other God beside me!” The Apocryphon of John Note: Always do your own research in regard to any theory. These notes represent my research alone, and not necessarily mainstream theories. ___________________________ I Explore Supernatural Mythōs. Unlock More As A Member! ↘️
In many branches of Sant Mat we have a five-name (panch naam) mantra (five simran words). These are sacred names of God associated with the first five planes, heavenly realms of creation. From the glossary of Sant Mat we read: "Simran means Remembrance: repetition of names or thoughts; in Sant Mat, the simran of worldly thoughts is controlled through the Simran of the Five Charged Names, repeated by an initiate throughout the day, and when sitting for meditation, as a means of collecting the thought-currents at the Third Eye Center. These Divine names are also used as passwords of sorts to higher planes, and provide protection from Negative Power influences." (Repeat the Name) Today: all about the Five Names of Sant Mat, their proper use as an essential technique to concentrate at the Third Eye Center and go within according to Hazur Baba Sawan Singh, Sant Garib Das, from the Satsang Discourses of Sant Ram Singh, as well as there is discussion about the origins and history of the Five Names dating back to the Kabir-Sant Dharam Das line of Masters. Also explored: the Five Sufi Names, and about the importance of the Most High name Radhasoami used by Sant Garib Das (Anmol Vachan) and Swami Ji Maharaj (Sar Bachan Radhaswami Poetry). In Sant Mat mysticism there are not five or seven deities but one God, the one Lord of the Soul manifesting at the various levels of creation. As Guru Nanak has said in his Morning Prayer (Jap Ji): "There is One God, Truth is His Name." (One Love) Simran is described as a Bhakti practice to be done in a spirit of love and devotion, with passages on this from Sant Tulsi Sahib and Kabir. (God is Love) Mention is made of a mystical Jewish Gnostic sect of antiquity referred to by scholars as the Sethians who also had a five-name mantra approach, only using five Hebrew names, which are to be found embedded in certain Nag Hammadi and other texts. Recommended are two books that compare contemporary Sant Mat with mystical Judaism including Kabbalah. The program concludes with selections from the mystical poetry of a mysterious figure called "the Master" and "the Teacher of Righteousness", mystic verses found in the Psalm Scroll of the Dead Sea Scrolls mainly about the experience of Divine Light, but one might also notice references to reincarnation, the liberation of the soul, the Third Eye, and spiritually hearing the Divine Word or Spiritual Sound. Note: practices associated with contemporary Sant Mat were also known in earlier times by followers of various cousin mystical movements and schools of spirituality that have existed over the centuries. Even ideas that became associated Christianity and Gnostic movements such as seeking out living masters or living ones (Odes of Solomon, Gospel of Thomas), vegetarian ethics, humane treatment of animals (scriptures attributed to Enoch and Isaiah), initiations, baptism in rivers of living water, a new covenant (Dead Sea Scroll texts), genesis interpretations that include a lesser demiurge figure and a sophia wisdom figure (Septuagint, Apocryphon of John), the view that the soul needs to ascend through a series of heavenly regions (Book of First Enoch, Songs of the Sabbath Sacrifice, Ascension of Isaiah, Ginza Rabba) are ideas developed during the Second Temple period of Judaism. Continuations and interpretations of Judaic ideas were adopted by many sects and spiritual movements during the first and later centuries AD. (Education For a More Peaceful Planet!) At the Feet of the Masters, James Bean Spiritual Awakening Radio Podcasts Sant Mat Satsang Podcasts Sant Mat Radhasoami A Satsang Without Walls https://www.SpiritualAwakeningRadio.com
Cub Kuker Supernatural Podcast EP382 The Apocryphon of John, is a Gnostic text found among the Nag Hammadi library, a collection of ancient Gnostic texts discovered in Egypt in 1945. The Apocryphon of John is attributed to John the Apostle but is considered to be a product of early Gnostic Christian communities. This text presents a unique cosmological and theological perspective, and the following focuses on "The Four Luminaries." The Self-Conceived God and the Anointed: The passage begins by describing the source of the luminaries as the "self-conceived god" and the "anointed." The "anointed" likely refers to Christ, who is associated with light and divinity in various Christian traditions. The Three Beings: The three beings mentioned are identified as will, thought, and life. These are fundamental aspects of divine existence in the Gnostic cosmology. Will: Represents the divine will or intention. Thought: Represents divine intellect or wisdom. Life: Represents the essence of divine life. The Four Powers: The four powers are understanding, grace, perception, and thoughtfulness. These powers emanate from the divine and contribute to the order and structure of the created world. The Four Luminaries and Twelve Eternal Realms: The luminaries are spiritual entities associated with different realms, and each luminary has three accompanying realms. Here's a breakdown: Harmozel (First Luminary): Eternal Realms: Grace, Truth, Form. Oroiael (Second Luminary): Eternal Realms: Afterthought, Perception, Memory. Daveithai (Third Luminary): Eternal Realms: Understanding, Love, Idea. Eleleth (Fourth Luminary): Eternal Realms: Perfection, Peace, Sophia. These luminaries and realms collectively stand before the "self-conceived god," indicating their divine order and connection to the ultimate source. The Holy Spirit and Divine Will: The passage concludes by mentioning that everything, including the establishment of the realms and luminaries, was done by the will of the Holy Spirit (Mother) through the self-conceived one (Father). This emphasizes the role of the Holy Spirit (Mother) in the divine creative process. In summary, this passage from the Apocryphon of John outlines a Gnostic cosmology, detailing the emanation of luminaries and eternal realms from the self-conceived god, with a focus on the qualities and powers associated with each luminary. Note: Always do your own research in regard to any theory. These notes represent my research alone, and not necessarily mainstream theories. ___________________________ I Explore Supernatural Mythōs. Unlock More As A Member! ↘️
Cub Kuker Supernatural Podcast EP368 ĕlôhîym: The word “elohim" has its origins in Hebrew and is used in the Bible, particularly in the Old Testament. It is a plural noun that is often translated as "God" in English however this isn't a good usage. While the term "Elohim" is grammatically plural, it is widely understood within monotheistic frameworks as a singular, supreme deity. In the opening chapters of Genesis, “elohim" is used in the creation narrative: "In the beginning, gods (elohim) created the heavens and the earth." Proponents of the theory that suggests a polytheistic background argue that the use of a plural noun for God might reflect an earlier stage of Israelite religion where a divine council or assembly of gods was acknowledged. In English translations of the Bible, when the term "Elohim" is capitalized, it is an editorial decision made by translators to convey reverence and specificity to a particular chosen cultural deity. This convention aligns with the broader practice of capitalizing pronouns and titles for the God of monotheistic religions as a sign of respect and recognition of the singular, supreme nature of that deity. Today we will examine the secrets of the Elohim's power and how we can become “gods” and ascend in consciousness just like them (our creators). And I placed for myself a throne, and I sat down on it. And then to the light I spoke: ‘You go up higher than the throne, and be solidified much higher than the throne|, and become the foundation for the highest things. - Second Book Of Enoch And I wrote 366 books about the great secrets of God, which God revealed and related to Enoch; and he spoke with him face to face. - Second Book Of Enoch In his arrogance, Yaldabaoth boasted to the other archons that: “I am God and there is no other God beside me!” - The Apocryphon of John In a state of high delight Enki, the king of the Abzu, again justly praises himself in his majesty: "I am the lord, I am one whose word is reliable, I am one who excels in everything. - Enki And The World Order × I Explore Supernatural Mythōs. Unlock More As A Member! ↘️
Welcome wisdom seekers to The Brave New World Order! Straight out the catacombs of podcasting I am your host Brandon St. One! Swan dive head first with me into the abyss that is The Nag Hammadi Library - The Apocryphon of John! Also known as the Secret Book of John or the Secret Revelation of John. New Website! https://thebravenewworldorderpodcast.com/ Email me: thebravenewworldorderpodcast@gmail.com Follow me on X/Twitter: @Bravenwopodcast If you enjoy The Brave New World Order Podcast buy me a coffee and help it grow! Much Love! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/BRAVEnWo --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bravenwopodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bravenwopodcast/support
We talk about Sedalia's Brotherhood of the White Temple. Topics include: Egyptology, lizard people, hollow Earth, esoteric Christianity, and the CIA's research into Astral projection. Sources: "Found: Page 25 of the CIA's Gateway Report on Astral Projection" by Vice "Apocryphon" by The Sword
What is Gnosticism and who were the Gnostic Christians? While some listeners might have a vague idea of what beliefs define Gnostics, this episode dives deep into the problems with attempts to summarize their teachings. We focus on Ptolemy (student of Valentinus), Justin the Gnostic, and the Apocryphon of John. We also offer some alternative ways to characterize these varied Christian sects. Please consider supporting this Podcast and future projects by donating at: https://www.paypal.me/10mintruthtalks To view the notes from this episode please click the link below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iMIYv1YIpLuPmr6Fx0m27ZUbQ5QhLzB1JRN6v5mfTks/edit?usp=sharing Check out some of my videos on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@BiblicalUnitarianPodcast Follow us on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/OneGodPodcast
We continue the investigation into Justin Martyr's non-use of the New Testament Gospels, with an examination of the Resurrection Appearances of Jesus. Host Chris Palmero analyzes the common themes of these tales in the Canonical and Apocryphal Gospels (including the Gospel of Peter and Gospel of the Hebrews), and the Nag Hammadi and Gnostic writings (including the Pistis Sophia, Gospel of Mary, Apocryphon of James, Wisdom of Jesus Christ, and Dialogue of the Savior).Anyone who listens to this episode of BORN IN THE SECOND CENTURY can learn about why Justin doesn't seem to know anything about the miracles conducted by Jesus; about the earliest sources of the Passion and Resurrection Narratives; about the confusion in the various sources over the number of Disciples who were actually present to witness the Risen Jesus; about their differences regarding who appeared at the Empty Tomb and when; and about Mary Magdalene.Opening reading: the Healing of the Syrophoenician Woman's Daughter (as read in Wycliffe's version of Mark's Gospel) is a repurposed legend about an anonymous smartmouth Jewish Exorcist that may hold the key to the origins of miracle stories in our Canonical Gospels.Support the showPatreon: www.patreon.com/borninthesecondcenturyWebsite: facebook.com/BornInTheSecondCenturyE-mail: secondcenturypodcast@gmail.comMusic: Pompeii Gray on Apple Music, Spotify, SoundCloud
MetaSpiritual Podcast- Genesis Apocryphon, Part 4: We continue exploring this alternative version of Genesis. Sarah's starring role in saving Abraham! Six things you might not have known about the Dead Sea Scrolls. Listen and figure out how many you did know. The post 2023-19: Genesis Apocryphon-Part 4; Absolute Word-Comfort first appeared on Metaphysical Romp 2 Podcast.
MetaSpiritual Podcast- Genesis Apocryphon, Part 3: We continue exploring this alternative version of Genesis. Rebel angels, Giants (Nephilim), and Sarah's starring role! The post 2023-18: Genesis Apocryphon-Part 3; Absolute Word-Secure first appeared on Metaphysical Romp 2 Podcast.
MetaSpiritual Podcast- Genesis Apocryphon, Part 2: We continue exploring this alternative version of Genesis. The big deal is this version focuses on the women in Genesis, particularly Sarah or Sarai, Abraham's wife who was spectacularly beautiful. She was captured by the Egyptians and put into the sex trade. Learn what happens next! The post 2023-17: Genesis Apocryphon-Part 2; Absolute Word-Free first appeared on Metaphysical Romp 2 Podcast.
MetaSpiritual Podcast- Genesis Apocryphon, Part 1: This episode was inspired by a blog post about one of the original 7 Dead Sea scrolls consisting of another version of Genesis called the “Genesis Apocryphon.” Fascinating! The post 2023-16: Genesis Apocryphon-Part 1; Absolute Word-Simplicity first appeared on Metaphysical Romp 2 Podcast.
The secret book of John or the Apocryphon of John is a very unique text found in 1945 in Nag Hammadi Egypt. This text is considered a Gnostic text and has been a controversial source of discussion over sentence discovery. In the first part of this text, John is asking some big TOUGH spiritual questions which we will discuss! ✝️ Faith
Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code EAE at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpodThis week we're discussing every album by The Sword. Made up of core members JD Cronise (guitar, vocals), Kyle Shutt (guitar), and Bryan Richie (bass), The Sword is straightforward, hard hitting, stoner rock at its finest. While they started out as a doom metal band, they evolved into a noticeably deeper hard rock band, never once shedding the Sabbath-inspired pentatonic riffs along the way. Not a band for every occasion, but one that kicks a ton of ass.Closing track: “The Wild Sky” from Used Future (2018)Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/everyalbumeverMerchhttps://pandermonkey.creator-spring.com/Mike's EP:Pander Monkey on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple,Instagram:Mike @pandermonkeyAlex @everyalbumalexHistory Tom's stuff:Debut album on Bandcamp, Spotify, AppleSubstackWebsiteMike's Picks:Apocryphon (2012) — Best AlbumAge of Winters (2006) — Personal FavoriteHigh Country (2015) — Worst Album, Least FavoriteAlex's Picks:Age of Winters (2006) — Best Album, Personal FavoriteApocryphon (2012) — Worst Album, Least FavoriteAlbums we discussed this episode…Age of Winters (2006)Gods of the Earth (2008)Warp Riders (2010)Apocryphon (2012)High Country (2015)Used Future (2018)
There has always been a Living Mystic Path of the Masters operating in the world across the many centuries, across the ages of humanity. The Path of the Masters or Way of the Saints is in possession of the key that unlocks the inner door of spirituality: the embodied wisdom of qualified teachers, competent masters, that guide souls into developing their own meditation practice to successfully explore inner space, the path that ascends back to the Supreme Being in the Ocean of Love and Spirit. Here and there, from time to time since the beginning of time schools of spirituality have appeared as Lights in the darkness. Eventually they fade away, or sometimes get commandeered and transformed into more conventional earthly materialistic religions, with their sacred texts edited and their original saints declared to be heretics. As old branches of the mystic tree of life fall to the ground and turn to dust they are replaced with new living branches. "Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end." (Seneca) Such has been the history of the irrepressible saints and mystics on planet earth, this world of changes (samsara). Bawa Harnam Singh once asked Hazur Baba Sawan Singh, "'What difference is there between your faith and Guru Nanak's teachings?' "'None at all', the Great Master replied. Nanak, Kabir, Dadu, Paltu, Tulsidas, Jagjiwan, Shams Tabriz, Maulana Rumi, Khwaja Hafiz, Mansur, Baba Farid, Mujaddid Al Sani, and all other Saints to whatever country, clime or religion they belonged, preached the same truth. The principles, the method, the teachings always remain the same, though the 'key' is transferred from one house to another after some time. It is said that 'God fulfills Himself in many ways lest one good old custom should corrupt the world'. At one time the 'key' to unlock the Inner Door was in the house of Kabir. Then it shifted to Guru Nanak, where it remained for ten generations. Then it went to Tulsi Sahib, from where it came to Swami Ji (Seth Shiv Dayal Ji). This is the law of nature. Change becomes essential after a certain period. You will find that the followers of such great Masters have totally forgotten their real teachings, though it has been only a few centuries since They departed from the world. The method of spiritual exercises, which was the essence of their faith during the time of the previous Masters, is quite unknown to their followers of today.'" (Hazur Baba Sawan Singh) Today on this Sant Mat Satsang Podcast edition of Spiritual Awakening Radio readings from: Hazur Baba Sawan Singh, Swami Sant Sevi Ji Maharaj (Harmony of All Religions), Acts of Peter (New Testament apocrypha), Saint Isaac the Syrian, The Coptic Gospel of the Savior, The Book of Grace (Syriac), John of Dalyatha (Syriac mystic), The Apocryphon of James, and, The Apocalypse of Paul (from the Gnostic Nag Hammadi Library of Egypt), Bar Hebraeus (Book of the Dove, Syriac text), Acts of John (extra-canonical text), Simon of Taibutheh (Syriac mystic), Kirpal Singh (God Power, Christ Power, Master Power), Baba Ram Singh (from the satsang discourse: Once We Come To The Eye Center, The Progress Further In The Inner Planes Is Much Faster), Huzur Maharaj Rai Saligram (Prem Bani Radhasoami, Volume Four), and mystic poetry verses from Sant Namdev. In Divine Love (Bhakti), Light, and Sound, At the Feet of the Masters, James Bean Sant Mat Satsang Podcasts Spiritual Awakening Radio https://www.SpiritualAwakeningRadio.com
If you enjoy the podcast, please take a moment to share it with someone else, maybe even subscribe and rate us on your preferred podcast platform? Please sign up for the patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mishkashubaly For Patreon supporters, I'll be answering listener suggested questions on bonus episodes with my mom once a month. Thank you for listening! Kyle Shutt is an American musician widely known for his guitar playing in the seminal stoner metal band, The Sword, since 2003. From the punk and indie clubs of Austin, TX to arenas all over the world on Metallica's World Magnetic Tour, The Sword climbed the Billboard Top 200 charts to number 17 with their fourth album, Apocryphon. Having played well over a thousand shows, The Sword changed the landscape of heavy metal during the early 2000's and their influence can be heard far and wide in music today. The Sword will be supporting Primus on their A Farwell to Kings tour in 2021. Not one to rest on his laurels, in 2017 Shutt produced Doom Side of the Moon, a heavy metal reimagining of Pink Floyd's greatest hits with an accompanying psychedelic live show spectacular. The completely independent endeavor landed at number 82 on the Billboard Top 200 charts the week of its release. A followup album will be coming in 2022. Shutt turned to crowdfunding in 2018 with the undertaking of a solo album in which he wrote every song and played every instrument over a 14 day period. The Kickstarter campaign went over its goal by 25% and the ensuing support tour saw him share the stage with Electric Six and even included a slot on the Exit 111 Festival. More punk than metal, Shutt's solo career set him apart from being just a stoner rock guitarist and set the stage for many of his other endeavors. A followup solo album will also be arriving in 2022. During the coronavirus pandemic, Shutt kicked his creativity into overdrive with a painting career that saw over 150 paraody versions of himself painted onto copies of his solo album LPs and were sold directly to fans. With subjects from Star Wars characters to superheroes, no pop culture icon was safe from his self portraits. Shutt also launched another successful crowdfunding effort during the pandemic to write the first in his series of lighthearted memoirs, “Written in Stoned”. The Kickstarter campaign once again went over its goal by 25% and the accompanying parody images promoting the book on his social media accounts further cemented his signature brand of humor in the eyes of his fans. At the turn of 2021 The High Way with Kyle Shutt was launched, a self produced podcast featuring musicians and entertainers conversing with Shutt about life in the industry. Guests included Neil Fallon (Clutch), Dave Wyndorf (Monster Magnet) and Buzz Osborne (Melvins) and was immediately embraced by fans. Although he launched the podcast in an admittedly over saturated market, the program quickly rose to number 23 on the Apple Podcast Music Interview Charts in the U.S. as well as other charts all over the world. Having built his fan base without anything but hard work and relentless dedication to his craft in the face of ever changing adversity, Shutt is a unique force in an unsure world and isn't going away any time soon.
The Three Steles Of Seth - Gnostic Text of the Nag Hammadi Library Audiobook. The Three Steles of Seth is a 3rd-century Sethian Gnostic text from the New Testament apocrypha. The Three Steles (or Tablets) of Seth are in essence, three hymns written in adoration for the more abstract being, Barbelo, from the perspective of the archetype of Seth (“Emmakha Seth”) and his father Adam (or “Geradamas”). The Steles themselves were allegedly written by Emmakha Seth, a spiritual archetype of Seth, the son of Adam and Eve and founder of the gnostic race (Immovable race, Seed of Seth), and thus are considered pseudepigraphic. The hymns themselves presuppose familiarity with the generally accepted Sethian Gnostic mythical structure as presented in Zostrianos and The Apocryphon of John. Get your copy of the Nag Hammadi at https://amzn.to/2lzpFoa Please consider supporting my work and download this audio as part of the ESOTERIC AND OCCULT WISDOM - MASTER COLLECTION (an ongoing collection of Gnostic, alchemical, Hermetic, and related occult/spiritual audio projects that span dozens of hours) at https://altrusiangrace.bandcamp.com/ *JOIN MY PATREON at https://www.patreon.com/altrusiangracemedia *BECOME A YOUTUBE CHANNEL MEMBER at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMzRTOugvDLwhSwJdoSWBZA/join *JOIN THE CULT OF STARRY WISDOM at https://altrusiangrace.bandcamp.com/starry-wisdom-cult *FOLLOW THE AGM PODCAST at https://altrusiangracemedia.podbean.com *MY TSHIRTS AND DESIGNS ON AMAZON at https://amzn.to/3peS9j3 *MY NEW 2022 MERCH LINE "OCCULT NOUVEAU" at https://amzn.to/3OeUHZL *MY TSHIRTS AND DESIGNS ON TEEPUBLIC at https://teepublic.sjv.io/XxvPDX *LICENSE MY MUSIC FOR YOUR PROJECT at https://www.pond5.com/artist/altrusiangracemedia *MY BOOKS ON AMAZON at https://amzn.to/3oQGh6A As an Amazon Associate I earn a small amount from qualifying purchases and it helps to support my channel. Please consider LIKING the video, SUBSCRIBING to the channel, and SHARING the links! These simple actions go a long way in supporting AGM and is truly appreciated! ~~Places to follow and support Altrusian Grace Media~~ Website ► https://altrusiangrace.blogspot.com/ Bandcamp ► https://altrusiangrace.bandcamp.com Teepublic Store ► https://teepublic.sjv.io/XxvPDX Twitter ► https://twitter.com/AltrusianGrace Rumble ► https://rumble.com/c/c-375437 YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/AltrusianGraceMedia Odessy ► https://odysee.com/@altrusiangracemedia:1 Bitchute ► https://www.bitchute.com/channel/altrusiangracemedia/ To kindly donate directly to my channel: www.paypal.me/altrusiangrace For inquiries regarding voice-over work or licensing for my work (including music) please contact altrusiangracemedia ((at)) gmail.com AGM BACKUP CONTENT ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO0nCG5aqB1CHyU3Xf0TUbg #Gnosticism #Alchemy #Hermeticism #Occult #Esoteric #Audiobook #Mysticism #Gnostic #Egyptian #Christianity #NagHammadi #Spirituality #Jung
The Secret Book (Apocryphon) Of John - Gnostic Text From The Nag Hammadi Library - Full Audio Book. The Secret Book of John, also called the Apocryphon of John or the Secret Revelation of John, is a 2nd-century Sethian Gnostic Christian text of secret teachings and contains some of the most extensive detailing of classic dualistic Gnostic mythology that has survived; as one of the principal texts of the Nag Hammadi library, it is an essential text of study for anyone interested in Gnosticism. It describes Jesus appearing and giving secret knowledge (gnosis) to John the Apostle. The author describes it having occurred after Jesus "has gone back to the place from which he came". The book is reputed to bear that revelation. The Nag Hammadi Library can be found at https://amzn.to/2lzpFoa Please consider supporting my work and download this audio as part of the ESOTERIC AND OCCULT WISDOM - MASTER COLLECTION (an ongoing collection of Gnostic, alchemical, Hermetic, and related occult/spiritual audio projects that span dozens of hours) at https://altrusiangrace.bandcamp.com/ *JOIN MY PATREON at https://www.patreon.com/altrusiangracemedia *BECOME A YOUTUBE CHANNEL MEMBER at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMzRTOugvDLwhSwJdoSWBZA/join *JOIN THE CULT OF STARRY WISDOM at https://altrusiangrace.bandcamp.com/starry-wisdom-cult *FOLLOW THE AGM PODCAST at https://altrusiangracemedia.podbean.com *MY TSHIRTS AND DESIGNS ON AMAZON at https://amzn.to/3peS9j3 *MY NEW 2022 MERCH LINE "OCCULT NOUVEAU" at https://amzn.to/3OeUHZL *MY TSHIRTS AND DESIGNS ON TEEPUBLIC at https://teepublic.sjv.io/XxvPDX *LICENSE MY MUSIC FOR YOUR PROJECT at https://www.pond5.com/artist/altrusiangracemedia *MY BOOKS ON AMAZON at https://amzn.to/3oQGh6A As an Amazon Associate I earn a small amount from qualifying purchases and it helps to support my channel. Please consider LIKING the video, SUBSCRIBING to the channel, and SHARING the links! These simple actions go a long way in supporting AGM and is truly appreciated! ~~Places to follow and support Altrusian Grace Media~~ Website ► https://altrusiangrace.blogspot.com/ Bandcamp ► https://altrusiangrace.bandcamp.com Teepublic Store ► https://teepublic.sjv.io/XxvPDX Twitter ► https://twitter.com/AltrusianGrace Rumble ► https://rumble.com/c/c-375437 YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/AltrusianGraceMedia Odessy ► https://odysee.com/@altrusiangracemedia:1 Bitchute ► https://www.bitchute.com/channel/altrusiangracemedia/ To kindly donate directly to my channel: www.paypal.me/altrusiangrace For inquiries regarding voice-over work or licensing for my work (including music) please contact altrusiangracemedia ((at)) gmail.com AGM BACKUP CONTENT ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO0nCG5aqB1CHyU3Xf0TUbg #Gnosticism #Alchemy #Hermeticism #Occult #Esoteric #Audiobook #Mysticism #Gnostic #Egyptian #Christianity #NagHammadi #Spirituality #Jung
The Secret Book Of James - Gnostic Tract From The Nag Hammadi, Apocryphon Audio Book With Text. The Apocryphon of James, also known by the translation of its title – the Secret Book of James, is a pseudonymous text amongst the New Testament apocrypha. It describes the secret teachings of Jesus to Peter and James, given after the Resurrection but before the Ascension. To many scholars, the flavor of the sayings appears somewhat gnostic in tone, primarily because its doctrines do not accord with orthodox interpretation of canonical scripture. The manuscript was also found among explicit gnostic teachings in the Nag Hammadi Library - which can be found at https://amzn.to/2lzpFoa Please consider supporting my work and download this audio as part of the ESOTERIC AND OCCULT WISDOM - MASTER COLLECTION (an ongoing collection of Gnostic, alchemical, Hermetic, and related occult/spiritual audio projects that span dozens of hours) at https://altrusiangrace.bandcamp.com/ *JOIN MY PATREON at https://www.patreon.com/altrusiangracemedia *BECOME A YOUTUBE CHANNEL MEMBER at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMzRTOugvDLwhSwJdoSWBZA/join *JOIN THE CULT OF STARRY WISDOM at https://altrusiangrace.bandcamp.com/starry-wisdom-cult *MY TSHIRTS AND DESIGNS ON AMAZON at https://amzn.to/3peS9j3 *MY NEW 2022 MERCH LINE "OCCULT NOUVEAU" at https://amzn.to/3OeUHZL *MY TSHIRTS AND DESIGNS ON TEEPUBLIC at https://teepublic.sjv.io/XxvPDX *LICENSE MY MUSIC FOR YOUR PROJECT at https://www.pond5.com/artist/altrusiangracemedia *MY BOOKS ON AMAZON at https://amzn.to/3oQGh6A As an Amazon Associate I earn a small amount from qualifying purchases and it helps to support my channel. Please consider LIKING the video, SUBSCRIBING to the channel, and SHARING the links! These simple actions go a long way in supporting AGM and is truly appreciated! ~~Places to follow and support Altrusian Grace Media~~ Website ► https://altrusiangrace.blogspot.com/ Bandcamp ► https://altrusiangrace.bandcamp.com Teepublic Store ► https://teepublic.sjv.io/XxvPDX Twitter ► https://twitter.com/AltrusianGrace Rumble ► https://rumble.com/c/c-375437 YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/AltrusianGraceMedia Odessy ► https://odysee.com/@altrusiangracemedia:1 Bitchute ► https://www.bitchute.com/channel/altrusiangracemedia/ To kindly donate directly to my channel: www.paypal.me/altrusiangrace For inquiries regarding voice-over work or licensing for my work (including music) please contact altrusiangracemedia ((at)) gmail.com AGM BACKUP CONTENT ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO0nCG5aqB1CHyU3Xf0TUbg #Gnosticism #Alchemy #Hermeticism #Occult #Esoteric #Audiobook #Mysticism #Gnostic #Egyptian #Christianity #NagHammadi #Spirituality #Jung
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Unlocked after one year for patrons only: The secretive Gnostic stream of Christianity, which taught a radically different metaphysics and spiritual cosmology from "orthodox" doctrine in the first four hundred years of the church, was largely lost to history, until 1945, when a camel-herder in a remote part of Egypt stumbled upon an old ceremic jar with 13 massive books containing 52 ancient Gnostic texts. We consider what the so-called "Nag Hammadi LIbrary," which may have been hidden in the desert to protect it from destruction, reveals about the origins and importance of the Gnostics' secret teachings. Image: A Nag Hammadi codex open to the beginning of the Apocryphon of John. Suggested further reading: Jean Doresse, "The Discovery of the Nag Hammadi Texts"; Elaine Pagels, "The Gnostic Gospels." Please sign up as a patron to hear all patron-only lectures: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=5530632
Make sure you check out part 1 at: https://pod.link/845230843/episode/c04f717fcb4c922e21a94eed430d59e2 The Secret Book of John aka The Apocryphon of John is often considered the paradigm of the Gnostic myth, what many people think of when they think of Gnosticism. Though lost for more than 1200 years it was influential in its time and since its rediscovery […]
The Secret Book of John aka The Apocryphon of John is often considered the paradigm of the Gnostic myth, what many people think of when they think of Gnosticism. Though lost for more than 1200 years it was influential in its time and since its rediscovery has been blowing minds and bestowing Gnosis. It’s a […]
What is the Apocryphon of John? Should the Apocryphon of John be included in the Bible? Why was the Apocryphon of John rejected by the early church?
We are going in on the real history of fallen angels aka the Watchers. A fascinating tale the global cultures once told about how we got our science, agriculture, medicine etc. Strap in to ride the waves of Noah or Gilgamesh in his Epic. Listen to our bands too. Death Metal: Death of Skepsis Golgothan Indy Rock : Alfred and the Teddinators Hip Hop : CoolDill Metamorphicon Emo : Dillon Crozier --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theskepsistelegraph/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theskepsistelegraph/support
There's no doubt ZZ Top trademarked Texas boogie. And over 30 years later, the Sword furthered the Lonestar shuffle's legacy by darkening it. The Austin outfit's 2006 debut Age of Winters combined the rhythmic bounce of Tres Hombres with the power and might of Master of Reality. The cross-pollination of Gibbons and Iommi continued in 2008's Gods of the Earth, with heavier right-hand picking and tempos shading towards thrash-y Priest and Thin Lizzy's "Emerald." Traces of proggy psychedelia, like 2112 Rush and late-'70s Genesis, turned 2010's concept album Warped Riders into a swirling voyage of sci-fi conquest and space exploration, with the music matching the otherworldly narrative. And 2012's Apocryphon saw the band settle into themselves, collectively cherry-picking all the things that worked on the previous three albums. Songs like "Cloak of Feathers" and the title track show their musical certainty. High Country, from three years later, showcases a once-singular-sounding band finding a home between Houston and Birmingham that could be best classified as classic mid-'70s hard rock. And 2018's Used Future—as its cover depicts—shows the band comfortably, calmly, confidently pressing the accelerator of their Bombshell Betty 1952 Buick Super Riviera and racing towards their own horizon. This fall 2021 run had the Sword members—J.D. Cronise (guitar/vocals), Kyle Shutt (guitars), Bryan Richie (bass/keyboards), and Santiago "Jimmy" Vela III (drums)—handling double duty, with a headline tour woven around opening shows for Primus. Before their top-of-the-bill show at Nashville's Mercy Lounge, Shutt, Cronise, and Richie showed PG how consolidating gear (and volume) has helped them sharpen their blade. [Brought to you by D'Addario XPND Pedalboard: http://ddar.io/xpnd.rr (http://ddar.io/xpnd.rr)]
THE SWORD is truly a blessing. Blending the crushing heaviness and urgency of their own cutting-edge brand of doom metal with the cosmic feel of classic 70's style prog-rock, THE SWORD has carved out their own place in the pantheon of modern metal. Set your relaxer levels to “wormhole” (don't make it weird), check out the name of The Rib Lounge's new house band (it's actually even weirder than “wormhole” if you can believe it, although you're probably still stuck on “wormhole”) and JOIN US as we time travel through the multi-verse to sample but a slice of the doom-prog metal genius of that little old band from Austin. HAIL THE SWORD. 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Nothing but the highest #kudos and #commendments from #everyone #replacementtherapy #replacementsabbath and a moment of #tangentionalalityismness with #relaxers and #breakingbad and #gameofthrones (aka #lordoftheringswithtits #lotrwt #RJD will be doing the #soundtrack) /#timetraveling the #catalogue of #TheSword and also #btw #thesword is coming to town (with #primus and #wolfmother #boLth #goodwithrelaxers) #thenewcore #titfreestonermetalzeppelincore #notits / justification for concert ticket prices (how to allocate your entertainment dollar for #liveshow #justification / #themainstage vs #thesidestage #sorta #dontmakeitweird (7:57) – #TheSword and #Austin #Texas and #willienelson / #talentedtentaclesThe latest greatest hits collection (Conquest of Kingdoms) from The Sword #gobuyit (BARAEL'S BADE) #CBLE #bongasaurus #shagcarpeting #woodpaneling #uglygreencouch (WINTER'S WOLVES) ***check out Metal Nerdery's upcoming Stoner release*** #thatssosabbath #beatit #onmicburp and a contact high from the performance (13:30) – THE FROST-GIANT'S DAUGHTER (from God's of the Earth) and The Sword's #gear #gibson #orangeamps (there's your answer: #orangeisthenewfuzz) and the #evolution of The Sword's #sound / The rule of Instrumentals (and the rule of #crickets and #rulebreaking) #turnthecricketsup #throatrelaxers and #tambourines #youbetter (LORDS- also from God's of the Earth) and the return of #prog to #metal (there's a difference between prog and just “jam bands”) #howmuch #code (21:42) – The transition from the #stonerdoom to more of a #stonerrock #sound and #warpriders / #thankyouforthat #gross #thenextnewcore #progressivestonermetalcore #nausea another #newcore? TRES BRUJAS #zzfrehley (Three Witches, NOT 3 beers) #swingy with #sacredsmoke from #certainherbs #myjam #readthoselyrics You can definitely smell the sound of that jam room…and the return of #JeanWree #genre #stopit / #newmetalnerderyhqequipmentcore #ijustdidit #makeupcore. (26:39) – CLOAK OF FEATHERS (from Apocryphon) #fuckyeah #bolth and Christopher Walking's special request #christopherwalking #leftturn and a word from Marc Potterson #ilovethesword differently than #ilovethehelmet / VEIL OF ISIS (check out the #musicvideo) #verysabbath #mysticalsabbath #stonersabbathdiocore #culturalist and the #prefuckyou to #cancelculture #crickets #itsnotenough #fuckyourcancelculture and a divergence into something else involving #boLth #JRE and #chappelle and a #supervillian (34:07): - #thefuzz #easeintoit #rawdog (HIGH COUNTRY and a production change from prior albums makes #excellent #thememusic The Sword expanded and evolved their sound much in the same way as Sabbath #testicleecstasy #canada #deranged MIST AND SHADOW #postproducedwhispers #whisperASMR (dial in your relaxer levels for 1971) & #creepingmeout with #carelesswhispers and #hellsbells TURNED TO DUST and a deviation from the septum over to THE BEES OF SPRING #stevemillerish) / When artists step out of their #comfortzone it often brings out their #magic (#lowcountry is what you were looking for) (41:51): – DEADLY NIGHTSHADE (and a shoutout to Lord of the Rings…with tits) & THE WILD SKY (and another Marc Potterson moment) / DON'T GET TOO COMFORTABLE (#metalnerderywaterbottleASMR) #fuzzy and then back to #thefirstnewalbum (HORNED GODDESS) #metalnerderyconcertannouncementASMR #bakersbuttload #alotoftits #killerstonerbandname and a #ridiculousreach for a #blackalbumreference via #stevemartin (49:10): – A non #tangentional discussion regarding #vacations and an #easycheapone definitely #turnoffyourphone #relaxeraccess ***CALL THE METAL NERDERY HOTLINE NOW at 980-666-8182*** #dontdenythepowerof / ***BUY OUR SHIT!! metalnerdery.com/merch ***and a #shoutout to #tridentvibes #refreshed #newsteded #haironthearms #untilthenext #checkoutthesword #prisonpurse #eastereggmadness.
"God is beyond the realm of opposites."As our season-long exploration of aspects of the divine approaches its end, Rev. Peggy and Rev. Sarah spend time today discussing the complicated, cyclical, always-in-process relationship between humans and the divine. Beginning with a discussion of human gender binaries and how they have been projected onto the divine through time, this episode explores how humans see themselves in God -- and, perhaps, vice-versa. This episode references a few external concepts and resources you might be interested to explore:Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer (Rev. Peggy recommends the audiobook!): https://milkweed.org/book/braiding-sweetgrassProcess and Reality by Alfred North Whitehead: https://bookshop.org/books/process-and-realityIn Face of Mystery by Gordon Kaufman: https://bookshop.org/books/in-face-of-mystery-a-constructive-theologyIn The Beginning...Creativity by Gordon Kaufman https://bookshop.org/books/in-the-beginning-paper/The Apocryphon of John (Gnostic Gospel): http://www.gnosis.org/naghamm/nhl_sbj.htm This episode is also available on YouTube at youtube.com/c/ccnyuu. We truly appreciate your time spent listening and watching. If you would like to support our work, please consider subscribing, rating, leaving a review or comment, or writing back to us at podcast@ccny.org.
On this episode of the Gnostic Deluge we continue our discussion of the Apocryphon of John. Yaltabaoth and his minions create the soul of man, not realizing the true power of what they have created. Adam, Eve, Cain, Abel, Seth, the flood are a few more things that are explained as John gets answers to the questions that he asked at the beginning of the text. Enjoy!
On this episode of the Gnostic Deluge we are talking about the Apocryphon of John found in the Nag Hammadi library. This text throughly explains the Gnostic creation myth and goes earlier in the Beginning then the Book of Genesis' beginning. Enjoy!
In John 3:14-15, is the writer comparing Jesus to the serpent god? Why does God conceal his real name in the Old Testament? I was wondering what inspired the "Temptation narratives" in the various gospels? Why would the Romans undermine their state security by replacing their gods with a lesser god like Jesus? Does Paul show any knowledge of the contents of the 3 synoptic gospels or the one of John? Which biblical criticism books would you wish were translated in English that have not been yet? The Old Testament has numerous battles where the victorious army kills everybody in a town except for the virgin females, which they kidnap and force into marriages. Is there a word in English for this practice? How did Islam originate as a sect of Christianity? How to account for striking parallels between the Apocryphon of John from Nag Hammadi and the Life of Adam and Eve?
The Apocryphon of John Collection (The Secret Revelation of John - The Secret Book of John) “I have come to teach you about what is, and what was, and what will be in order for you to understand the invisible world, and the world that is visible, and the immovable race of perfect humanity.” Among the several dozen ancient Gnostic manuscripts rediscovered in modern times, the Secret Book of John is generally agreed to be the most important. It has been called the locus classicus for the Gnostic mythological system – in sum, it is the preeminent “Gnostic Gospel”, a sacred reservoir for the defining essence of Gnostic myth and revelation. It breathes with the life of vision that vitalized early Christianity, a life suppressed and then largely forgotten in later ages. From a modern reading of this crucially important and recently rediscovered "Gospel", we are granted fundamental insights into the lost foundations of Christian tradition. Apocryphon of John – is the title that appears on the original manuscripts, and by this title the text has been known in scholarly circles over the last fifty years. In Greek, apocryphon literally means “hidden” or “secret”, thus in recent popular literature the title is usually translated as either the Secret Book of John or The Secret Revelation of John. By its own declaration, the Secret Book of John is a sacred text intended to be shared only with individuals properly prepared to receive its revelation. In second-century Christian communions circulation of the text probably remained restricted. Amazingly, despite limited circulation and the effective later efforts by evolving Christian orthodoxy to destroy all such “heretical” scriptures, four separate manuscripts of the Seceret Book of John have survived into our own age. Three of these were found among the Nag Hammadi codices discovered in 1945, while a fourth copy was independently recovered fifty years earlier from another site in Egypt. All four versions date to the fourth century. Three of the four appear to be independently produced Coptic translations of an original text in Greek. To put in context the uniqueness of finding four complete copies of a document of this extreme antiquity, note that we possess only two fairly complete manuscripts of the canonical gospels of equal age (the Codex Vaticanus and Sinaiticus). Only a few fragments of canonical texts with dates of creation earlier than the fourth century have survived. These four manuscripts of the Apocryphon of John represent some of the oldest known surviving books. From the ancient sands of Egypt, they come to our modern age bearing a timeless message. The Secret Book of John is the one Gnostic text every student seeking to understand the roots of ancient Christianity must read. At first reading it will seem unlike anything encountered in the New Testament – excepting perhaps the Apocalypse of John. Like the Apocalypse, this too is a revelation text, a secret and sacred vision. It is the story of God, and by reflection, the story of Humankind – a penetrating psychological reflection on the source of consciousness and the existential predicament of an eternal light indwelling life. It is not an intellectual curiosity, nor is it a text to be "surfed", in the perverse sense of modern internet reading. As Prof. Karen King notes: In antiquity, readers studied the Secret Revelation of John in order to perfect the divine image of their souls; it was composed, translated, and distributed largely to further salvation—or to refute its claims to aid in salvation. In the modern world, however, it has rarely been read with such goals in mind. It usually finds its place either in the theology of orthodox Christianity as a chapter on Gnostic heresy or in disputes about the historical origins and definition of Gnosticism. Within the academy more narrowly its value largely has to do with intellectual production and prestige, including concerns about tenure and promotion—salvati
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Today we explore the Sethian text known as the Apocryphon of John. We learn about the origin of our material realm and get a few insights into how to transcend it.
This month on the Mobcast, it's the grand finale of House of Fun and the end of the first volume of The Invisibles! Kinda! It's The Invisibles #24: Good-bye Baby Rabbits!
The Very Rev. Fr Tony Silvia takes us through the cosmology of the Apocryphon of John and discusses the concept and practice of Gnostic Ascent, in this lecture from Conclave 2019.
Forbidden fruit, cruel gods and the Apocryphon of John.
Remember that 1980's cough syrup commercial when Chris Robinson said, “I'm not a doctor, but I play one on TV”? I wanted to paraphrase these immortal words when I read what actor Joaquin Phoenix of “Gladiator” fame said about his role as Jesus in the upcoming movie, “Mary Magdalene.” Phoenix is not the Son of Man, but he plays him on the big screen. His is a very different Jesus than the one we meet in Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Judging by the trailer and the press roll-out, the movie will draw heavily on a second-century Gnostic text known as “the Gospel of Mary.” In a recent interview with Newsweek, Phoenix slammed early Christianity for not canonizing this and other apocryphal writings about Jesus, saying: “Why was Mary's book not included in the Bible? The stench of blatant sexism,” he says, is “inescapable.” Phoenix went even further in another interview: “Somebody made that decision to exclude [Mary Magdalene's] observations and feelings about the life of Christ and her experience. There seems to have been an overt intention to exclude women from that process.” The truth is, no one excluded Mary Magdalene's experiences. Scholars universally agree that she didn't write this so-called gospel. Along with other texts like “the Apocryphon of John,” and “the Sophia of Jesus Christ,” “the Gospel of Mary” was never recognized by the Church as part of the New Testament. The reason is that it is an obvious forgery. The Gospel of Mary is a work of fan-fiction by members of a false religion who attempted to co-opt Jesus for their own purposes. True to the pattern of other Gnostic texts, the “Gospel of Mary” claims that Jesus delivered a private revelation to its namesake that radically contradicts the canonical gospels. Even more, the Mary Magdalene revealed in the Bible is the best response we have to the accusation that early Christianity was sexist. Recall that she is reported as the first witness of the risen Lord—a claim that would have scandalized first-century Jewish readers. In that culture, the testimony of a woman was considered worthless, yet she and several other women were entrusted to take the message of Christ's resurrection back to His disciples, and those disciples were hesitant to believe them. If the four gospels were written to make Jesus' male followers look good at the expense of the women, they did a lousy job. Authors like Alvin J. Schmidt and Rodney Stark have documented that Christianity—far from oppressing women—radically elevated their status in the ancient world. It's hard for us in 2019 to grasp just how revolutionary the Apostle Paul's words were that “there is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.” And speaking of important background material, Joaquin Phoenix grew up in a pseudo-Christian cult that seems to have soured him toward religion. While we should be sensitive to that experience, we have to admit he's no expert. Even so, his unfounded statements and the false story this movie tells will strike many as convincing, in the same way Dan Brown's “The Da Vinci Code” did a few years back. The good news is, we live in what I like to call the “golden age of good arguments.” There is a wealth of apologetic resources available that ably debunks the idea that the Gnostic gospels were unfairly suppressed or that they offer any new information about the life of Jesus. We'll link you to just a few of those resources at BreakPoint.org. The problem isn't that the answers aren't available. The problem is that the answers rarely reach as many people as the falsehoods do from the publishing industry, the media, or Hollywood—which, like the Gnostics of old—never tire of producing false Christianities and false Jesuses. Our job is to learn the answers, to engage in conversations, to dialogue about those answers, and to do our best to set the record straight.
Words of Wisdom from four of the Great Masters on the subject of The ONE~ God/Tao/Universal Mind/ConsciousnessJESUS~ The One is invisible, imperishable and un-namable. IT is not a God. Nothing exists above IT, and nothing existed before IT. IT is Unity and cannot be differentiated. IT is the Father of All and IT exists above All. IT is the Light in which no eye can look. IT is beyond perfection. IT exists outside of time. IT is without qualities and IT contains All qualities. IT is eternal, and IT alone exists. ~The Apocryphon of John KRISHNA~ I AM the Soul that exists in everything, I AM the beginning, middle, and end of all lives. I AM the Mind dwelling in all things. I AM Light. I AM Consciousness. I AM the eternal Word. I AM the ONE who never changes. I AM the Master over the future, and Lord of death. I AM in all things, and nothing moves without ME. ~ The Bhagavad GitaBUDDHA~ Ultimate Reality is immovable but is the cause of movement. Only through great insight will one comprehend this such-ness. ~ A Manual on Zen Buddhism LAO TZU~ Before heaven and earth came into existence, there was only the ONE which never changes. It exists in sacred Silence, and IT is unaffected by actions. IT holds all things in its loving embrace but asks nothing for itself. What do I call this Nameless One? I call it Tao. ~The Tao Te Chingwww.christinabauer.com
"I feel great man," enthused Kyle Shutt, guitarist for Austin, Texas stoner rockers The Sword ahead of their sixth studio album Used Future to be released on March 23. "It's a really fresh sound for us. We've been a band a really long time and I'm really excited to take this album out on the road. We wrote it mainly in the studio and I still don't know how to play it all yet (laughs). I'm really excited to jump into that aspect of things. When you make an album and you get ready to release it it's like you sit in front of the computer and send emails and stuff but my favorite part is when we finally get to leave all that behind and get out on the road and play some shows."While undoubtedly people will try to classify Used Future based on previous records, Shutt says the album and its contents can be summed up pretty easily. "I would call it rock and roll," he shrugged. "I've been listening to a lot of 60's and 70's music and I think that has come through in my guitar playing a little bit more rather than some of the acrobatic stuff I did in the past. It's all about trying to keep it interesting to ourselves too, you know what I mean? We've never been a band to make an album to please any certain people, we just made the albums that we wanted to hear and we really dig this one. It's a pretty uneasy album with dark topics that we deal with day to day. It's pretty fresh in that regard."After the sonic differences on previous album High Country, The Sword have added more structure and depth to their sound again on Used Future, with Shutt admitting the band needs to continue to grow musically for their own sanity as much as the fans."When we made Apocryphon, our fourth album, that was as far as we could have taken that style of heavy metal," he reflected, "and I think if we would have kept playing and writing songs in C all down-tuned I think that we would have probably lost interest in the band. We decided to tune our guitars up to E flat, mostly because... I was into it because I write a lot of the songs in E so us playing them in E flat made a lot more sense and also when we did JD was able to song lower instead of the other way around which you think it would be."To learn more about the album, including where the title came from, as well as reliving a bit of the past of The Sword and the turning point in the band's music that almost brought it all crashing down tune in to the below audio interview.Kris Peters
In this blast from the past, J. Warner continues to examine the ancient non-canonical writings to see what they say about Jesus. In this episode, J. Warner examines the Gospel of Basilides, the (Greek) Gospel of the Egyptians, the Gospel of Cerinthus, the Dialogue of the Saviour, the Gospel of Mary, the Trimorphic Protennoia, the Holy Book of the Great Invisible Spirit, the Apocryphon of John, the Gospel of the Savior, the Second Apocalypse of James, and the Gospel of Marcion. Are these documents alternate eyewitness accounts? Do they express the truth about Jesus, lost over the centuries? Are there any good reasons for us to accept what they say about Jesus? Is there anything TRUE we can learn from them?
Author of the Secret Revelation of John, Hollis Professor of Divinity at Harvard University and one of the world's foremost experts on Gnosticism and Christianity- Dr. Karen King- takes us through Secrecy and Mystery in the Apocryphon of John
Can Karl Popper's philosophical analysis that all induction is "deductively invalid" and strict reliance on falisification be applied to the question of the historicity of New Testament material? Is the Jehovah's Witnesses idea correct that "Jehovah" is the actual name of God, and everything else, including "Yahweh," are merely titles? Bible Geek standup comedy. What is the OT minimalist understanding of 40 years of wandering in the desert? In Luke 2:1, the shepherds hear that Bethlehem is the "city of David"; wasn't that supposed to be Jerusalem? When did people begin to refer to their canon as the "Bible," rather than "scriptures"? Can you explain the significance of R. G. Collingwood's The Idea of History, and its impact on Biblical studies? Is G. R. S. Mead's theory that Marcionites followed Chrestus, not Christos, valid? Are there any 1st century examples of literature similar to the Gospels, i.e., historical fictions about known mythical figures? When was December 25th established as Jesus' birthday? What are the differences between a theophany and an avatar? Does sorcery require a powerful magic or intention to work, or are just the words enough? Is it possible that Luke's and Matthew's nativity stories were specifically written as polemic against an early version of the Toledoth Jeschu? Thus, neither based on Christian traditions in common? Doesn't the gradual pruning of the branches of Christianity from many diverse sects to orthodoxy point more toward a mythical origin? Possible error: questioner cites R. G. Price: "The Gospel of Mark as Reaction and Allegory" (http://www.rationalrevolution.net/articles/gospel_mark.htm) as "The Gospel of Mark as Theological Allegory" (http://www.rationalrealm.com/downloads/science/GospelMarkTheologicalAllegory.pdf), found online, by Jonathan Rutherford. Why, if Jesus was not historical, did Christianity rise to such popularity? Multiple observations from the Trickster. When did the first signs of "supersessionism" of Christianity over Judaism appear and what was its history of progression? A recommendation for the Skeptic's Annotated Bible and website. Should the idea that high Christology requires a long development time, e.g., John's Gospel, also be applied to such Gnostic works as The Apocryphon of John, making such works much older in origin? Is the ICHTHUS symbol specifically Christian (acronym), not pagan, in origin? Are all religious figures euhermized historical individuals? Are the mentions of synagogues in the NT really an anachronism? Can you comment on the origin of Wisdom literature, how they became incorporated into the Tanakh, and why the chapter divisions seem so arbitrary? What is your perferred moniker? Can God be "artistically pictured" in a such a way that does not force corporeality on the viewer? Did visual arts affect the perceived historicity of Jesus for early Christianity? How does your mythicist theory differ from Richard Carrier's?
Dr. Zlatko Plese, Associate Professor at the University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill, takes us on an amazing journey through the Apocryphon of John.For Notes and Slides visit: https://docsend.com/view/jtgew3u
Dr. Zlatko Plese, Associate Professor at the University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill, takes us on an amazing journey through the Apocryphon of John.For Notes and Slides visit: https://docsend.com/view/jtgew3u
Dr. Birger Pearson takes us through the Apocryphon of John, from Conclave 2011.
The eminent Dr. Birger Pearson speaks on Sethian Gnosticism and the Apocryphon of John in this two part presentation.
It’s National Cashew and National Cranberry Day. We talk about random crap for an hour. Seriously, how many of these have you listened to and you still have no idea that we’re gonna b.s. about complete nonsense? http://www.thelofishow.com/podcast/2014/2014-11-23-Episode34-ADashOfBirdshit.mp3 Intro song of the week: “Apocryphon” – The Sword Outro song of the week: “Are You With […]
“We have barred the gates, but can not hold them for long. We cannot get out. They have taken the Bridge and the Second Hall. Frár and Lóni and Náli fell there. The pool is up to the wall at the Westgate. The Watcher in the water took Óin. We cannot get out. The end comes. Drums, drums in the deep. They are coming” ~ The Book of Mazarbul Download (right click and save as) Opening: “Cloak of Feathers” The Sword - Apocryphon Closing: “Astronomy” Metallica org. Blue Oyster Cut - Garage, Inc Last week I prefaced how difficult it can be for me to get into a dungeon, to warm up and learn her personality. This session we all hit our stride, and tensions started to mount. To wear the armor, or not to wear the armor, to me it was never a question, but I suppose for others it was the only option. Alex is forever be disappointed in us… No spoilers, but it only gets more intense from here!
Finally. We have gained entrance into the heart of all that 'causes us so much pain, yet in so many ways, our problems are just beginning. The lessons learned from Tomb of Horrors have not be forgotten, and the sacrifice each of us was willing to make… unknowable. Download (right click and save as) Opening: “Cloak of Feathers” The Sword - Apocryphon Closing: “Astronomy” Metallica org. Blue Oyster Cut - Garage, Inc One of my major weaknesses in D&D are dungeons. I feel capable enough in front of dragons, roleplaying a character who’s intentions and morals I don’t agree with, even committing character death (hey, it happens to all of us), but dungeons are in another plane of existence for me. Reflecting back on the Tomb, I learned a lot, but it takes me an exceptionally long time to warm up to a dungeon, to know my way around catacombs of darkness, caverns of craven surprise. I partially blame playing a spellcaster. It’s in my nature to think of possibilities, I am, after all, an Intuitive. I see many possibilities of danger behind every corner, beyond every step as a player, and to a certain degree, a character. Not playing a rogue in this case can be nerve racking, but playing the mage, even more so. A Thief has all his abilities at a moment’s notice. At his whim he can check the floor for traps, or determine if there is a noise on the other side of a locked door; and just as easily walk away from it, never to be seen or heard. Granted, the first to die if something goes wrong is the trap detector, so I guess in the end it all evens out, but one thing is for sure, fighters are still prone to poison!
The calm after the storm, yet the chaos and wreckage remains. The party must steel themselves and make haste for shelter. But past the point of no return, they have nowhere to go but into the devil’s maw, as was intended from the start. The winds blow cold, but it’s what they learn inside the mountain that sends shivers down their spines. Download (right click and save as) Opening: “Cloak of Feathers” The Sword - Apocryphon Closing: “Astronomy” Metallica org. Blue Oyster Cut - Garage, Inc They say knowledge is power. Reading the clues that surround you and understanding them, knowing what your opponent thinks before he thinks it, some might say it’s the power of a god… or of something ascended beyond the realm and limitations of mortality. This is why choices are so important, they either liberate from or condemn us to a prison where we ourselves are the jailor. The question: is that what we intended from the start? Did we know where the road would take us, or are we so far in over our heads and don’t know enough to realize it? Multiple doors lie in front of the party, each one a choice, and each a decision which can not be taken back, but will they learn this before they walk though the wrong door? Gmail: podcastHivemind@gmail.com OSRGaming Forum Hivemind! Facebook Page Twitter also at the bottom of the page.
With Lusa, the White Snake, trapped in the clutches of a mighty dragon, the party must pick themselves up, and free their companion before it’s too late. But that’s not half the problem, as a second great predator circles around, ready to assist in the hunt. Blood is spilt, and not everyone makes it… Download (right click and save as) Opening: “Cloak of Feathers” The Sword - Apocryphon Closing: “Astronomy” Metallica org. Blue Oyster Cut - Garage, Inc It had been another two week gap between sessions from the time Lusa was caught and the battle, and let me tell you, there is normal stress then there’s dragon stress. Dan had said this was a shot across the bow, but that’s still none the less comforting. It was the topic on my mind almost everyday at work, ’How am I going to kill these dragons?’ or better yet, ’Why do I have to play the mage?’. It’s not easy when you have to rally the troops after a surprise attack, someone always gets hurt. Dragon battle aside, there where some pretty cool pieces in this episode. I will admit the tale of the helm was not an original one, (and for those of you who caught it, make sure to call me out on it) but it fit just so perfectly that I couldn’t pass it up. The second one was my mage. With so many different versions of Sherlock, it felt cool to be able to channel one of them into Sergius, Guy Ritchie eat your heart out. Now the Forgotten Realms will forever have a 19 Intelligence, 14 Wisdom, and 17 Dexterity Sherlock Holmes/ Sergius de Vahn Ifran. Even the name means something (look it up). Next episode we actually make it into the door of White Plume Mountain, and if this is what greats up on the outside, just imagine what could be in store.
This week, we ended up talking again about sex…this time gross sex. It ended up great. We also called, Turbo, a metal personality Rob met during CMJ week. We spent a few minutes talking to Kyle of The Sword, who promoted the band's new CD, Apocryphon, in stores now. There were also tidbits involving Dave Mustaine, Die Antwoord, and Justice. Here is this week's playlist: The Sword – Apocryphon The Acacia Strain – Doomblade Gojira – L'Enfant Sauvage Listen to the Metal Injection Livecast on Stitcher, and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Youtube.
In an age where Illuminati-controlled mass media has dumbed down society, where alien encounters have been covered up for years, where everyone actually is out to get you; one radio show dares to pull back the veil. So put on your tinfoil hat and tune in to our Illogical Conspiracy Ritual! Infernal Proclamators Ben Danger and Robben the Grave question everything as they delve into the dank depths of conspiracy metal. Joining them on this Unholy Crusade with a guest playlist and kickass interview is Shelby Cobras, the man behind Illogical Contraption blog, podcast, and media empire as well as a member of psychedelic death/grind truth-seekers Apocryphon! Here is the playlist: Megadeth – Hangar 18 Glorior Belli – Bring Down the Cosmic Scheme Agent Steel – Children of the Sun Inepsy – Conspiracy WWIII Napalm Death – Protection Racket Cryptic Slaughter – State Control Lock Up – Unseen Enemy Sabbat – The Clerical Conspiracy Amebix – Largactyl Inquisition – Nefarious Dismal Orations Mystifier – The Baphometic Goat of Knights Templar in the 12th Century Internal Suffering – Highest Key of the Illuminati (Liber Samekh) Embryonic Devourment – Militarized Reptoids Wicked Innocence – The Greys Apocryphon – Hidden Altars Cianide – Trust No One Corrupt – State of Fear Assuck – A Monument to Failure Blood Revolt – Year Zero Bombs of Hades – Master Builder Death Strike – The Truth Bathory – In Conspiracy with Satan
Episode 22 of the NT Pod discusses the issue of The Anonymity of the Gospels, exploring some of the issues that surround the relative lack of "authorial representation" in the canonical Gospels, in contrast with some second century Gospels.It is eleven minutes long. Feel free to leave your comments below. NT Pod Episode 22: The Anonymity of the Gospels (mp3)Key texts: Matthew 9.9; Luke 1.1-4, John 19.35, John 21.24; Gospel of Thomas Incipit; Protevangelium of James 25.1; Gospel of Peter 15.60; Apocryphon of James.Thanks to Ram2000, Me and You, for the opening theme, released under a Creative Commons agreement.
Episode 22 of the NT Pod discusses the issue of The Anonymity of the Gospels, exploring some of the issues that surround the relative lack of "authorial representation" in the canonical Gospels, in contrast with some second century Gospels.It is eleven minutes long. Feel free to leave your comments below. NT Pod Episode 22: The Anonymity of the Gospels (mp3)Key texts: Matthew 9.9; Luke 1.1-4, John 19.35, John 21.24; Gospel of Thomas Incipit; Protevangelium of James 25.1; Gospel of Peter 15.60; Apocryphon of James.Thanks to Ram2000, Me and You, for the opening theme, released under a Creative Commons agreement.
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