Podcasts about Nag Hammadi

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 39:53

What is the Nag Hammadi Library? An Interview with Dr. Dylan Burns Dr. Dylan Burns, a leading scholar on the “Nag Hammadi Library” and related texts, describes the significance of the 1945 archaeological discovery in Nag Hammadi, Egypt. It is not only of great importance for a better understanding of Christian origins, but many of the texts also reveal a great beauty and probing inquiry into the meaning of the divine in human experience. Their great diversity and welcome for women leadership were among the greatest surprises. Dr. Dylan M. Burns is Assistant Professor of the History of Esotericism in Late Antiquity at the University of Amsterdam. He earned his doctorate in Ancient Christianity at Yale University in 2011, before holding research positions in Copenhagen, Leipzig, and Berlin. Among his books are Apocalypse of the Alien God: Platonism and the Exile of Sethian Gnosticism (2014), Did God Care? Providence, Dualism, and Will in Later Greek and Early Christian Philosophy (2020), and The Dead Sea Scrolls and the Nag Hammadi Codices (2022). Transcript available on the Early Christian Texts website: https://earlychristiantexts.com/what-is-the-nag-hammadi-library/

S2E10: The Gospel of Thomas - Part 1

Way of the Hermit

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2025 32:23 Transcription Available

In this episode of the Way of the Hermit Podcast, David and Gene begin their exploration of the Gospel of Thomas, a collection of 114 enigmatic sayings attributed to the “Living Jesus,” that, like the other Gnostic texts discovered in the cache at Nag Hammadi, Egypt - challenges conventional religious notions.Unlike the cosmological narrative of the Secret Gospel of John, the teachings in the Gospel of Thomas are distilled into koan-like paradoxes and parables, designed to provoke self-realization. Labeled heretical by early church fathers, this primary text of the “Thomasine Tradition,” rejects dogma in favor of direct spiritual revelation, urging initiates to meditate on its riddles to awaken their divine nature, so as to “not taste death.”This episode discusses the first 23 sayings. Here are highlights from the sections:Sayings 1–3: immortality comes by transcending physicality and materiality through self-knowledge and identification with consciousness, while the path to sovereignty (“becoming king over the All”) demands confronting disturbing truths.Sayings 4–7: delve into Jungian shadow work, where innocence must be reclaimed consciously, and spiritual mastery requires “eating the lion” (integrating instinctual forces symbolized by the Demiurge).Sayings 8–11: contrast transient heavens with eternal unity, using metaphors like the fisherman's “large fish” (ultimate truth) and the disruptive “fire” that the teachings help kindle, to dismantle outdated paradigms.A pivotal moment arises in Saying 13, where Thomas receives three secret words - keys to spiritual, soul, and material realms - after recognizing Jesus's ineffable nature, also highlighting Peter's and Matthew's limited interpretations of Jesus as merely a prophet or a philosopher.Later sayings (14–23): critique performative piety, urging alignment with the “unborn” (bornless) divine essence within. These sayings include Kabbalistic references, and also refer to the alchemical unification of male/female polarities.The episode culminates in Saying 23's stark reminder that few attain full unity with the divine - a “spiritual alchemy” reserved for those willing to dissolve egoic barriers, to die to who they thought they were, in order to become a “Twin of Jesus,” a spiritual master.David and Gene contextualize Thomas' role as the archetypal Gnostic doubter, whose insistence on firsthand gnosis mirrors the text's radical claim: that we are all potential “twins” of Christ, tasked with resurrecting the reflection of the divine, in our mind, heart and hands.Deep Dive:The Gospel of ThomasChapters:01:15 Introduction02:45 History and Significance05:10 The Gospel of Thomas06:36 Sayings 1-309:24 Sayings 4-712:02 Sayings 8-1115:43 Sayings 12-1319:14 Sayings 14-1622:59 Sayings 17-1925:27 Sayings 20-2330:15 ConclusionsResources:The Gospel of Thomas (history and various translations - Gnosis.org)Gospel of Thomas (Patterson and Robinson translation)Gnosis.org - The Gnosis ArchiveThe Nag Hammadi ScripturesThe Red Book: A Reader's Edition by Carl JungJesus and the Lost Goddess: The Secret Teachings of the Original Christians by Freke and Gandy

The Outer Realm- Egyptian Nag Hammadi - A Book 0f Great Secrets With Kevin Dermot O Doherty

United Public Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025 127:55

The Outer Realm welcomes the return of Kevin Dermot O'Doherty Hosts: Michelle Desrochers, Amelia Pisano Date: January 29th, 2025 Episode: 517 Discussion: Kevin returns to talk about his book " Secrets of the Egyptian Nag Hammadi" - The Nag Hammadi texts were found in the Upper Nile town of the same name by a farmer in 1945. They date from the 2nd Century AD but may be even older in their original form. Kevin claims to have discovered within them the lost ‘Book of Great Secrets', and that the Major Arcana suit of the tarot deck has its origins in ancient Egypt and is actually an account of the world's creation. Contact for the show - theouterrealmcontact@gmail.com Rumble: TheOuterRealm X - MicheleDerocher Website: www.theouterrealmradio.com Please support us by Liking, Subscribing, Sharing and Commenting. Thank you all!! About Our Guest: Kevin was the church president of Waterloo Spiritualist Church, Liverpool, UK, for many years but is no longer attached to any religion or organisation. He is also a multi-award-winning filmmaker with many hours of production and broadcast credits to his name, including managing a TV studio for the Uk's ITV network. He was a regular on Liverpool's City Talk FM as an esoteric pundit and guest with Lady Snake on the Psychic Surgery lunchtime phone-in. Kevin is currently engaged in searching out the Faery Folk following his life-changing encounter with them in September 2023 when he returned to his ancestral home on Valentia Island, County Kerry, Ireland, follwing te death of his father. Dissatisfied with his current publisher, Kevin has set up his own imprint called Valentia Press, name after the Irish island from which his family hail. He holds two black belts with the World Ju-Jitsu Federation. About The Book: Secrets of the Egyptian Nag Hammadi The Nag Hammadi texts were found in the Upper Nile town of the same name by a farmer in 1945. They date from the 2ndCentury AD but may be even older in their original form. Kevin claims to have discovered within them the lost ‘Book of Great Secrets', and that the Major Arcana suit of the tarot deck has its origins in ancient Egypt and is actually anaccount of the world's creation. They offer a plausible answer to the really big questions of who, what, why, when, where and how we are, through ‘the revealing', ‘the psychic' and the ‘spiritual science of God'! These texts are the teachings of masters and exponents immersed in the disciplines of understanding energies, auras, spirits, demons and other classes of interdimensional entities that move through our world, and the realms they occupy and control. And of the latter, the texts seek to give to us the gravest warning of ‘archon' intrusion, their universal threat to us, and how these creatures emerged as a supra phantastic, super intelligent anomaly from the bile of the original womb in the predominant form of so-called ETs and can move through ether and matter like fishes through water. They are delineated as the supreme, sabotaging influence on that which created us. These texts make a promise to you. If you persevere you will be greatly rewarded, and your understanding of life made fuller. They will slowly reveal to you their ‘great secrets'. But you are warned that this may come at a price! The interdimensional ‘powers' that have conspired to keep mankind blind and locked in slavery may well visit upon you prior to, during, or just after your sleep state. They dread the human being becoming alive to their evil. They exist in a state of fear of being discovered any minute now. Should you come under their attack, do not fear because they texts tell you how to deal with it

The Sophia of Christ ~ Gnosticism

Wisdom of the Masters

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 22:26

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.

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Beatitudes of Jesus, Book of Mark

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2025 23:29

Welcome back to Gnostic Insights. You know, this podcast is an odd space where it's both Gnostic and Christian, because what I'm teaching is what I believe to be the original form of the messages that Jesus was trying to get across. And then the messages that Jesus was trying to get across were co-opted and taken over by the Catholic Church and the Emperor of Rome, who wanted a state religion around 300 AD—that was Constantine—wanted a state religion by which Rome could go out and conquer their enemies. And that's why Constantine's vision that supposedly caused him to become a Christian was one of a cross floating in the sky and a voice saying, “By this sign, go out and conquer.” Well, that isn't what Jesus was about. That may be what the Pope and the Emperor of Rome are about, and that is this religion called Christianity. But Jesus came for an entirely different process and message. It's important to remember that Jesus was a Jew, a devout Jew who knew his scripture. So when Jesus makes comments, it's usually in relationship to the original Pentateuch or the Torah. We modern people have inherited a kind of Gentile religion, mostly formed by the Apostle Paul, who was not one of the original disciples. When people tune into Gnostic Insights here, they are hoping for, ooh—Gnosticism. And usually the Gnosticism that's presented when you go out there and you do your research and listen to other Gnostic podcasts, and you go to Wikipedia and read about Gnosticism, isn't what I'm teaching. But, of course, I maintain that this is the Gnosis that we need to know. This is Gnosticism, and it comes from the same period of time as the other Gnostic scrolls, because it was contained within the Nag Hammadi Scriptures, buried in the desert for 2,000 years. But this one's usually tossed aside, because people say, oh, it's too complicated, it's too complex. But I think it's because it's true, and it has been untouched. Now we do know that Carl Jung was very familiar with the Tripartite Tractate of the Nag Hammadi, because Jung actually purchased the codex upon which this Tripartite Tractate was written. In other words, he bought one of the scrolls out of the Nag Hammadi collection and had it translated. And then, what do you know, out pops Jung's theory of transpersonal consciousness and Jung's theory of Depth psychology, which is based upon things like archetypes and dreams. It's based upon this higher source that I'm teaching you, because Jung and I have both taken to this Tripartite Tractate scroll. So he noticed that what was being taught in the Tripartite Tractate very well describes humanity and the three-part nature of humankind. And it was different than what Sigmund Freud had taught him about the three-part nature of humanity, which is simply id, ego, and superego, but without any higher level. So the superego of Freud is not the same as the spiritual dimension that we talk about, or that Jung talked about. Anyway, this is an aside. This isn't what I'm intending to talk about today. ***************** I started by saying that this is a funny type of teaching that's very Christian and yet very, very Gnostic. People have been asking me for more Gnostic interpretations of the New Testament, which I'm very happy to give. So, you know, there's four Gospels, what are called the Gospels, or the story of Jesus in the New Testament. The New Testament begins with these four books, the book of Matthew, the book of Mark, the book of Luke, and the book of John. We're going to start with the book of Matthew, and I'm reading from a red letter edition, which for me is this New King James Version. Unfortunately, David Bentley Hart's translation is not a red letter edition, so I'm going to have to go back and forth between my King James and Hart. The first big speech that Jesus ever gave is called the Beatitudes. That's what it's called, the name of speech. And there were a multitude of people sitting on the side of a hill,

Beatitudes of Jesus, Book of Mark

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2025 23:29

Welcome back to Gnostic Insights. You know, this podcast is an odd space where it's both Gnostic and Christian, because what I'm teaching is what I believe to be the original form of the messages that Jesus was trying to get across. And then the messages that Jesus was trying to get across were co-opted and taken over by the Catholic Church and the Emperor of Rome, who wanted a state religion around 300 AD—that was Constantine—wanted a state religion by which Rome could go out and conquer their enemies. And that's why Constantine's vision that supposedly caused him to become a Christian was one of a cross floating in the sky and a voice saying, “By this sign, go out and conquer.” Well, that isn't what Jesus was about. That may be what the Pope and the Emperor of Rome are about, and that is this religion called Christianity. But Jesus came for an entirely different process and message. It's important to remember that Jesus was a Jew, a devout Jew who knew his scripture. So when Jesus makes comments, it's usually in relationship to the original Pentateuch or the Torah. We modern people have inherited a kind of Gentile religion, mostly formed by the Apostle Paul, who was not one of the original disciples. When people tune into Gnostic Insights here, they are hoping for, ooh—Gnosticism. And usually the Gnosticism that's presented when you go out there and you do your research and listen to other Gnostic podcasts, and you go to Wikipedia and read about Gnosticism, isn't what I'm teaching. But, of course, I maintain that this is the Gnosis that we need to know. This is Gnosticism, and it comes from the same period of time as the other Gnostic scrolls, because it was contained within the Nag Hammadi Scriptures, buried in the desert for 2,000 years. But this one's usually tossed aside, because people say, oh, it's too complicated, it's too complex. But I think it's because it's true, and it has been untouched. Now we do know that Carl Jung was very familiar with the Tripartite Tractate of the Nag Hammadi, because Jung actually purchased the codex upon which this Tripartite Tractate was written. In other words, he bought one of the scrolls out of the Nag Hammadi collection and had it translated. And then, what do you know, out pops Jung's theory of transpersonal consciousness and Jung's theory of Depth psychology, which is based upon things like archetypes and dreams. It's based upon this higher source that I'm teaching you, because Jung and I have both taken to this Tripartite Tractate scroll. So he noticed that what was being taught in the Tripartite Tractate very well describes humanity and the three-part nature of humankind. And it was different than what Sigmund Freud had taught him about the three-part nature of humanity, which is simply id, ego, and superego, but without any higher level. So the superego of Freud is not the same as the spiritual dimension that we talk about, or that Jung talked about. Anyway, this is an aside. This isn't what I'm intending to talk about today. ***************** I started by saying that this is a funny type of teaching that's very Christian and yet very, very Gnostic. People have been asking me for more Gnostic interpretations of the New Testament, which I'm very happy to give. So, you know, there's four Gospels, what are called the Gospels, or the story of Jesus in the New Testament. The New Testament begins with these four books, the book of Matthew, the book of Mark, the book of Luke, and the book of John. We're going to start with the book of Matthew, and I'm reading from a red letter edition, which for me is this New King James Version. Unfortunately, David Bentley Hart's translation is not a red letter edition, so I'm going to have to go back and forth between my King James and Hart. The first big speech that Jesus ever gave is called the Beatitudes. That's what it's called, the name of speech. And there were a multitude of people sitting on the side of a hill,

Voces del Misterio: Los Manuscritos de Nag Hammadi, con Javier Sierra

Voces del Misterio

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2024 16:48

Alberto Herrera, en "Herrera en COPE", habla con Javier Sierra de los manuscritos de Nag Hammadi. "Son unos 300 códices, libros, relatos, que cuentan cosas vinculadas a Jesús de Nazaret. No están incluidos en el Nuevo Testamento. La mayoría son posteriores a la escritura de los Evangelios y, en su momento, se descartaron porque eran muy fantasiosos o porque aportaban detalles que conectaban muchos con creencias o contradicciones paganas". Voces del Misterio: Los Manuscritos de Nag Hammadi, con Javier Sierra.

Gnostic Gospel of St Thomas ~ Teachings of Jesus

Wisdom of the Masters

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2024 36:21

This is a selection of "Sayings of Jesus" from the gnostic Gospel of St. Thomas (translated by Stephen J. Patterson and James M. Robinson) plus a few other selections of Jesus' key teachings from other gospels. https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/biblical-topics/bible-versions-and-translations/the-gospel-of-thomas-114-sayings-of-jesus/ Here's the link to various other translations: http://gnosis.org/naghamm/gosthom.html The Gospel of Thomas (also known as the Coptic Gospel of Thomas) is a non-canonical sayings gospel. It was discovered near Nag Hammadi, Egypt, in December 1945 among a group of books known as the Nag Hammadi library. Scholars speculate that the works were buried in response to a letter from Bishop Athanasius declaring a strict canon of Christian scripture. Scholars have proposed dates of composition as early as AD 60 and as late as AD 140. The Coptic-language text, the second of seven contained in what modern-day scholars have designated as Codex II, is composed of 114 sayings attributed to Jesus. In the Gnostic Christian tradition, Christ is seen as a divine being which has taken human form in order to lead humanity back to the Light. The usual meaning of gnostikos in Classical Greek texts is "learned" or "intellectual". Art image - "Ground" by Dan Hillier used with kind permission of the artist. Please see Dan's incredible art at: https://danhillier.com/ Music: Father Archimandrite Serafim Bit-Kharibi and his choir - Saint- Petersburg

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Deep Dip: Pistis Sophia

Darkly Splendid Abodes

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2024 119:36

Crowley calls the Pistis Sophia ‘an admirable introduction to the study of Gnosticism', and includes it in the Curriculum of A∴A∴. But how does Gnosticism relate to Thelema? We'll delve into the first half of this early-Christian text to see if we can find connections, and contextualize magical ideas about Gnosticism before the discovery of the Nag Hammadi library.

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The Genesis story isn't about divine creation; it's about advanced beings experimenting with primitive hominids. It's genetic manipulation.

Jordan Maxwell

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2024 123:50

“The Genesis story isn't about divine creation; it's about advanced beings experimenting with primitive hominids. It's genetic manipulation disguised as mythology.” - Jordan MaxwellJordan Maxwell Interviewed by TruthSeekah.www.TruthSeekah.comPhenomena and Spiritual Awareness (00:19): The podcast opens with a disclaimer about potential spiritual and psychic phenomena listeners may experience, such as heightened intuition, lucid dreaming, and astral projection.Personal Struggles with Faith and Acceptance (04:30): The host shares a personal story of being ostracized by Christian peers for exploring topics like aliens and the occult. A conversation with Jordan Maxwell encouraged him to continue his spiritual journey despite criticism.The Nature of Truth and Religion (10:19): Maxwell discusses his perspective on Jesus and religion, asserting that the teachings of Jesus have been mistranslated and misunderstood. He contrasts the pursuit of spiritual truth with the corporate nature of organized religion.Critique of Organized Religion (14:13): Maxwell criticizes modern religion as focused on power, money, and control rather than spirituality, claiming people prefer lies that align with their beliefs over uncomfortable truths.Spiritual Experiences and Supernatural Misconceptions (24:28): Maxwell recounts profound spiritual experiences, rejecting the term "supernatural" and suggesting they are part of natural, universal phenomena.Etymology and Ancient Texts (1:10:29): He delves into the linguistic roots of biblical terms, discussing how the Hebrew word "Elohim" implies "many gods" and interpreting Genesis as a narrative involving multiple deities.Aliens and Biblical Connections (1:17:36): Maxwell links ancient myths, including Genesis, to extraterrestrial beings, positing that the creation story may involve genetic experimentation by advanced entities.Gnostic and Hidden Scriptures (1:28:06): The interview touches on Gnostic texts like the Nag Hammadi, suggesting that these offer alternative interpretations of Jesus and early Christian theology often ignored by mainstream Christianity.The Importance of Challenging Beliefs (1:55:35): The host reflects on the value of having beliefs challenged, noting that his faith has been strengthened through periods of doubt and reevaluation.Encouragement and Spiritual Renewal (2:02:57): The interview closes with a prayer for listeners, encouraging them to seek personal encounters with God and spiritual peace in their lives.

#358 Les évangiles (6) Histoire et apocryphes

Au large - Eclairages Bibliques

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2024 26:08

J'avais conclu le précédent épisode en soulevant la question du rapport entre ces récits portés par la foi et le portrait historique de Jésus. Sont-ils plus ou moins fidèles à l'historicité autour de ce Jésus de Nazareth ? Le dossier historique serait-il mieux éclairé en prenant en compte ces autres évangiles dit apocryphes. NOTES · Commentaires des quatre évangiles· Histoire : la Judée romaine (podcast)· BIBLIOGRAPHIE | ILLUSRATIONS· Plateformes d'écoute | Réseaux Sociaux | @Contact | Infolettre | RSS · Épisode enregistré en Vendée (85, France), 11/2024. Image de couverture : Codex II Ev. Thomas, Nag Hammadi - source : Wikimédia Commons. Génériques : Erwan Marchand (D.R.). «Au Large Biblique» podcast conçu et animé par François Bessonnet, bibliste. Sous Licence Creative Commons (cc BY-NC-ND 4.0 FR)Soutenez le podcast avec Tipeee ou Ko-fi CHAPITRES 00:00 Générique et présentation 01:15 (1) Des communautés diverses 05:30 (2) Synoptiques et Histoire 10:20 (3) Secrets, cachés ou oubliés ?14:55 (4) Les apocryphes par catégories 23:00 (5) Conclusion 24:35 Générique de fin

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Jacob Slavenburg over de Gnostieke Wijsbegeerte | The Trueman Show #198

The Trueman Show

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2024 113:46

Lieve vrienden, Voor deze nieuwe aflevering van The Trueman Show mocht ik cultuurhistoricus Jacob Slavenburg als gast verwelkomen. Jacob is niet zomaar iemand in de wereld van spiritualiteit en religieuze geschiedenis: hij is een autoriteit op het gebied van gnostiek, vroegchristelijke stromingen, hermetica en mysteriën. Jacob ontwikkelde een diepe passie voor historie dankzij inspirerende docenten. Die passie leidde uiteindelijk tot het schrijven van tientallen boeken. Zijn eigen bibliotheek telt inmiddels 4.000 historische werken en hij staat bekend om zijn grondige onderzoek en toewijding aan het schrijversvak – een kunst die volgens hem tegenwoordig vaak wordt onderschat. In deze aflevering duiken we dieper in de verborgen lagen van onze geschiedenis. Jacob vertelt over de gnostische geschriften, waaronder de Nag Hammadigeschriften die hij samen met Willem Glaudemans in het Nederlands vertaalde. Ook vertelde hij over zijn vriend Gilles Quispel, die volgens hem ongelooflijk belangrijk is geweest in het naar buiten brengen van de geschriften. Deze teksten bevatten wijsheden die eeuwenlang van ingewijde tot ingewijde werden doorgegeven. We bespreken ook de overgang van matriarchale naar patriarchale systemen en de rol van vrouwelijke energie. Volgens Jacob heeft de wereld nu juist behoefte aan die balans tussen mannelijke en vrouwelijke krachten. "De wereld heeft die vrouwelijkheid hard nodig." Bestel de boeken van Jacob in de webshop van That's the Spirit! Een Reis Langs de Mysteriën Lou Salomé En natuurlijk de Nag Hammadi geschriften Ga ‘m luisteren! Deze aflevering is ook te zien op het That's The Spirit videoplatform. WORD MEMBER van ons platform en bekijk UNCENSORED op That's The Spirit: STEUN The Trueman Show ABONNEER op onze nieuwsbrief VOLG ons op Instagram Facebook TikTok BLIJF OP DE HOOGTE via Telegram

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How Can You Tell When an Ancient Text Is Gnostic, Jewish, or Christian?

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 34:39

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.

Laurence Galian | Laurence's Brush with Death & Gnosticism 101

The Melt Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 162:36

I speak with author, Gnostic Sufi, Wiccan Priest, classical composer, and lover of Rudolf Steiner, Laurence Galian from his home in Mexico. We talk about the travails of getting one's lungs scraped, the Nag Hammadi library, the demiurge, and the cosmology of Gnosticism. Laurence's website: http://quantumtheurgy.click My other podcast that Laurence refers to in this podcast: http://www.twilight-language.com To support The Melt just visit our Locals page at https://themeltpodcast.locals.com/ or our Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/themeltpodcast where you can subscribe for as little as $5 a month to receive extended episodes, exclusive episodes, and early access to regular episodes. For one time donations- PayPal: fosamsara@gmail.com Find The Melt on… Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-2365404 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMeltPodcast Check out our merch at: https://the-melt.creator-spring.com/ Music by The Godawful Joy: https://thegodawfuljoy.bandcamp.com/releases and Matt Presti: https://www.mattpresti.com/music.html

S2E5: Gnostic Christianity

Way of the Hermit

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2024 25:43 Transcription Available

In this episode, David and Gene delve into the fascinating world of Gnostic Christianity, exploring its origins, philosophical concepts, and enduring influence.The episode explores the historical and philosophical landscape that gave birth to Gnostic Christianity, focusing on Alexandria's crucial role as a melting pot of Eastern and Western thought. David and Gene also discuss the significance of the Septuagint and the works of Philo of Alexandria, in bridging Jewish and Greek philosophical traditions.The main Gnostic sects are introduced: the Sethians, Valentinians, Basilideans, Ophites, and Carpocratians, as well as the key texts associated with them, that were discovered in Nag Hammadi, Egypt. In preparation for later discussions, this episode summarizes many fundamental Gnostic concepts such as the Pleroma, Nous, Aeons, Barbelo, Sophia, the Demiurge, and the Archons.Carl Jung's contributions to understanding Gnosticism are examined, as are his interpretations of Gnostic concepts as representations of psychological processes and structures, shedding light on the potential of Gnostic thought to illuminate the human psyche.Deep Dive:Gnostic ChristianityChapters:01:15 Introduction02:43 Gnostic Christianity05:28 The Septuagint07:04 Philo of Alexandria09:34 Gnostic Sects11:54 Nag Hammadi Texts12:50 Gnostic Concepts15:14 Seven Sermons to the Dead17:04 Gnostic Psychology19:28 Gnostic Jung22:27 ConclusionsResources:MiddleChamber.org (A Symposium of Masonic Esoterika)Morals & Dogma: Annotated EditionThe Nag Hammadi ScripturesThe Red Book: A Reader's Edition by Carl JungSeven Sermons To the Dead by Carl JungGnosticism: New Light on the Ancient Tradition of Inner Knowing by Stephan A. Hoeller

Where Did Gnostic Ideas Come From?

Filosofía, Psicología, Historias

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 34:05

An Interview with Dr. April DeConick April DeConick theorizes about how gnostic ideas that emerged as a concept in antiquity keep reproducing themselves within different environments. This is one of the things that propelled religion toward its therapeutic aspect and individual relations to God. It came about during the desperate time of harsh Roman occupation, when people felt let down by their gods. Looking for some divine justice, they imagined a new kind of relationship to God, as children of God. Dr. April DeConick holds the Isla Carroll and Percy E. Turner Professorship in New Testament and Early Christianity at Rice University, Department of Religion. She founded and chaired the Mysticism, Esotericism and Gnosticism group and chaired the Nag Hammadi and Gnosticism group in the Society of Biblical Literature. She is most noted for her writing on the Gospel of Judas when she challenged sensationalism generated by the National Geographic Society that wrongly claimed that Judas is a gnostic hero in this text and that his heroics would rewrite our understanding of early Christianity. Her most recent book, The Gnostic New Age, won an award from the Figure Foundation for the best book published by an university press in philosophy and religion. April is the co-founder and executive editor of the academic journal, Gnosis: Journal of Gnostic Studies. The article discussed in this podcast is from this journal and is titled "The Gnostic Imagination and Its Imaginaries." Gnosis 8 (2023) 133-166. Transcript available here: https://earlychristiantexts.com/gnostic-ideas/

Gnosticismo

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2024 4:38

El gnosticismo es una corriente religiosa y filosófica que busca el conocimiento esotérico para la redención espiritual. Se caracteriza por una visión dualista del mundo, donde el espíritu es divino y el mundo material, creado por el Demiurgo, es imperfecto. Los textos de Nag Hammadi, descubiertos en 1945, son una valiosa fuente de escritos gnósticos.

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Ancient Scripture Caused Weird Phenomenon? It Shook Me!

Jacob T Kuker

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2024 101:21

Cub Kuker Supernatural Podcast EP451 I read a lot of ancient scriptures in my life, and some have even bordered on the paranormal. However, none of them have taken me as deep down the rabbit hole as The Gospel of Thomas! The Gospel of Thomas: A Brief History: The Gospel of Thomas is an early Christian text that is part of a collection of writings known as the Nag Hammadi library. This library was discovered in 1945 near Nag Hammadi, Egypt, and contains a number of Gnostic texts. The Gospel of Thomas itself is believed to have been composed in the early to mid-2nd century CE, making it one of the oldest Christian texts known. The Gospel of Thomas is a collection of 114 sayings attributed to Jesus, many of which are distinct from those found in the canonical Gospels of the New Testament. It is often associated with Gnostic Christianity due to its emphasis on secret knowledge and the mystical aspects of Jesus' teachings. The Gospel of Thomas was excluded from the Bible for several reasons. Early Christian leaders and councils were concerned with establishing orthodoxy and unity within the Church. Texts like the Gospel of Thomas, which emphasized esoteric and mystical knowledge, were seen as diverging from the orthodox teachings that the early Church sought to promote. Additionally, the Gospel of Thomas was not widely accepted or circulated among early Christian communities, contributing to its exclusion from the canonical Bible. The discovery of the Nag Hammadi texts in the 20th century provided a deeper understanding of early Christian diversity and the various perspectives that existed about Jesus' teachings. Readings from: The Gospel of Thomas: Modern Interpretation by Jacob Kuker (Cub) available only on my research blog as a part of my CKS Member Pass! NOTE: For entertainment only. My only account is @CubKuker _________________________________________

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S2E4: Gnosis Reborn

Way of the Hermit

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024 29:57 Transcription Available

In this episode of "Way of the Hermit," David and Gene dive down the rabbit hole, into the world of Gnosticism and its connection to Freemasonry. They explore how Gnostic teachings, once considered heretical, were driven underground and lay buried for centuries until their rediscovery in the 20th century. They discuss the core principles of Gnosticism, emphasizing its focus on direct inner knowledge of the divine (gnosis) rather than adherence to dogma or external rules.The episode traces the historical suppression of Gnostic ideas by early Christian literalists and examines key figures in Gnostic thought, including Simon Magus, Philo of Alexandria, and G.R.S. Mead. David and Gene highlight the significance of the Nag Hammadi texts discovered in 1945, which provided unprecedented insights into Gnostic Christianity. They also explore the symbolic interpretations of religious and Masonic stories, arguing that these allegories contain deeper truths about human consciousness and spiritual awakening.The discussion draws intriguing parallels between Gnostic concepts and Masonic symbolism, suggesting that Freemasonry is perhaps a form of Gnosticism. They propose that the three degrees of the Masonic Blue Lodge, as well as the Masonic quest for the “Lost Word”, the three names of God and three temples in the Scottish Rite, correspond to the three stages of Gnostic awakening.Deep Dive:Nag Hammadi's Gnostic RevelationsChapters:01:15 Introduction01:36 Gnosticism04:02 Masonry is Gnosticism06:33 The Key to the Mysteries09:56 Church of the Antichrist13:19 Simon Magus15:49 Philo of Alexandria18:05 G.R.S. Mead21:21 Nag Hammadi24:45 ConclusionsResources:The Gnostics: The First Christian Heretics by Sean MartinJesus and the Lost Goddess: The Secret Teachings of the Original Christians by Tim Freke & Peter GandyNovo Clavis Esoterika by Timothy HoganGnostic Religion in Antiquity by Roelof van den BroekPistis Sophia: The Gnostic Tradition of Mary Magdalene, Jesus, and His Disciples by G.R.S. MeadFragments Of A Faith Forgotten by G.R.S. MeadCorpus Hermeticum by G.R.S. MeadSimon Magus: The Gnostic Magician by G.R.S. MeadGnostic John the Baptizer by G.R.S. MeadGnosticism: New Light on the Ancient Tradition of Inner Knowing by Stephan A. HoellerThe American Religion: The Emergence of the Post-Christian Nation by Harold BloomThe Gnostic Gospels by Elaine PagelsGod is a Verb by David Cooper

276: El Misterio del Origen de la Humanidad - El Código de las Estrellas - Raimon Samsó

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 41:37

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Episode 605: Astrophysicists Not Acronym Physicists

Ken and Robin Talk About Stuff

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2024 65:28

Beloved Patreon backer Noel Warford summons us to the Gaming Hut, asking how to coax more independence from one's players. Estimable backer Kevin Nault pries open the door to the Archaeology Hut to hear the very colorful story, or stories, surrounding the discovery of the Nag Hammadi manuscripts. The discovery of a planet with a […]

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Jesus' Childhood Revealed in Manuscript & Britney Spears Mandela Effect

Edge of Wonder Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2024 64:55

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A Scanner Darkly by Philip K. Dick, Part 2

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2024 53:30

Send us comments, suggestions and ideas here! This week sees us back for PART 2 of our deep-dive into the symbolic and occult meaning underpinning Philip K. Dick's autobiographical, mostly-still-fiction, futuristic dystopia: A Scanner Darkly. We resume our analysis by first unpacking the symbolic meaning of the insects which haunt the characters from start to finish and what they have to do with the beetle headed god of ancient Egypt. Afterwards we explore the connection Donna has with the divine feminine in both Gnostic and Egyptian mythology, the inside scoop on Substance D, the field of reeds and the inclusion of the Thelemic N.O.X. formulae which also appears in the famous Black Lodge of Twin Peaks. In the extended version of the show we discuss the meaning of the Hawthorne plant, the layers of esoteric symbolism in the film version of Bob's living room using the Kabbalistic Tree of Life, who Barris really is and what it all has to do with popcorn. Thank you and enjoy the show! In the free section of the show we discuss:Egyptian God KhepriRa's Underworld JourneyThe Blue LotusLove Spells from the PGMThe Secret Life of AphidsNephthys, Dark MotherThe Breath of NeshamaHaspipe of the Du'at WTF is with the Coca Cola?Isis, Mighty MotherThe Phallus of OsirisThe Narrow DoorIn the extended version of the show available at www.patreon.com/TheWholeRabbit we go further to discuss:Hawthorne SymbolismHankAudreyThe I.N.R.I. Formulae The Bicycle GearsJames BarrisEvolution Of The Bicameral Brain Substance DTarotPopcorn Each host is responsible for writing and creating the content they present. In the notes: red sections are written by Luke Madrid, green sections by Malachor 5, purple written by Heka Astra and blue by Mari Sama…Where to find The Whole Rabbit:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0AnJZhmPzaby04afmEWOAVInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_whole_rabbitTwitter: https://twitter.com/1WholeRabbitMusic By Spirit Travel Plaza: https://open.spotify.com/artist/30dW3WB1sYofnow7y3V0YoSources:Hathorne:https://www.foragingcoursecompany.co.uk/post/articles-sex-death-and-hawthorn#:~:text=In%20fact%2C%20the%20hawthorn%20stands,been%20both%20revered%20and%20feared.German Poetry:https://scifi.stackexchange.com/questions/59071/in-the-novel-a-scanner-darkly-what-did-the-verses-in-german-meanA Scanner Darkly:https://www.amazon.com/Scanner-Darkly-Graphic-Novel/dp/0375424024Support the Show.

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A Scanner Darkly by Philip K. Dick, Part 1

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2024 44:42

Send us comments, suggestions and ideas here! On this week's show we dive back into the world of science-fiction-author extraordinaire, Philip K. Dick by looking at his break-out, dystopian, future-prophesying 1977 classic “A Scanner Darkly,” alongside its faithful 2006 film adaptation. If you're not familiar, the movie is free on Youtube. In the free section of the show we explore the Biblical quote the title of the work is referring to and why this film and numerous other works by Philip K. Dick could be considered gnostic in character. We dig into and find a number of gems by looking at the name etymology of a Scanner Darkly's characters, starting of course with Bob which reveals numerous connections to gnostic and ancient Egyptian wisdom. In the extended edition of the show we go even deeper into what is really going on in the iconic medical examination scene. By looking at Egyptian hieroglyphs we get some heavy insight into the meaning behind the symbols used in the scene and triangulate an ancient myth which reflects ALL the major themes in A Scanner Darkly. If that were not enough we even find how the gematria value of the examination room reflects these ideas in a coherent way that further clarifies the deeper narrative behind Philip K. Dick's strangely charming and tortured tale before concluding with a discussion about which order of angel is responsible for reading Freck's endless list of sins - thank you and enjoy the show! In this week's show we discuss:The Title from CorinthiansThe Kenoma and Black Iron PrisonEtymology of BobA Sun GodThe WatchersArctor, El-Primo HunteeFrederick the BruceGospels of ThomasLobo, The Wolf In the extended edition of the show available at www.patreon.com/TheWholeRabbit we go even further to discuss:Medical Examination Room 203GematriaWhy Did I See a Sheep?The GreyhoundPlastic Dog Sh*tA Man's Dispute with His BaFreck and the Angel Each host is responsible for writing and creating the content they present. In the notes: red sections are written by Luke Madrid, green sections by Malachor 5, purple written by Heka Astra and blue by Mari Sama…Where to find The Whole Rabbit:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0AnJZhmPzaby04afmEWOAVInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_whole_rabbitTwitter: https://twitter.com/1WholeRabbitMusic By Spirit Travel Plaza: https://open.spotify.com/artist/30dW3WB1sYofnow7y3V0YoSources:Hathorne:https://www.foragingcoursecompany.co.uk/post/articles-sex-death-and-hawthorn#:~:text=In%20fact%2C%20the%20hawthorn%20stands,been%20both%20revered%20and%20feared.German Poetry:https://scifi.stackexchange.com/questions/59071/in-the-novel-a-scanner-darkly-what-did-the-verses-in-german-meanSupport the Show.

Sophia and Ascension: Gnosticism in the World of Darkness

Mage: The Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2024 76:55

Gnosticism has ancient roots and is mentioned at across various WoD lines. How can we reflect Gnosticism and Gnostic magick in Mage? Pook joins to talk Sophia, Yaldabaoth, the Pleroma, and the Cainite Heresy. Nostradamus's Cherry Jams World of Darkness Books Cainite Heresy - Dark Ages Vampire book with a wild take on Gnosticism. The Paradigm's Progress - Pook's book on Paradigm advancement Other Books Michael Baigent - A British author known for his works on the historical Jesus and conspiracy theories. Three Stigmata of Palmer Eldritch - A science fiction novel by Philip K. Dick that explores themes of reality and illusion. Valis - A science fiction novel by Philip K. Dick that delves into Gnosticism and reality. Current Gnostic churches - Modern religious movements influenced by ancient Gnostic traditions. The Thunder, Perfect Mind - A Gnostic poem discovered among the Nag Hammadi library texts. The Gospel of Truth - A Gnostic text that provides a unique interpretation of Christian teachings. The Gospel of Judas - An ancient Gnostic text that presents Judas Iscariot in a positive light. Voight-Kampff test - A fictional test used in the Blade Runner universe to distinguish humans from replicants. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mage-the-podcast/message

A cross loses half of its weight as soon as it is fully accepted.

Go(o)d Mornings with CurlyNikki

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2024 4:25

Silence, coming to inner Silence is acceptance. (t)His Love, coming to felt-Love is acceptance. To be at once Nothing, and at the same time the most healed, the most evolved version of yourself, is how acceptance looks. It's how purpose is found, and (y)ours is Big. Accept It. I Love you, nik Support the show! ▶▶https://www.patreon.com/goodmornings "A cross loses half of its weight as soon as it is fully accepted." -Unknown Shut your eyes so the heart may become your eye, and with that vision look upon another world ~Rumi -Reading from the Teachings of Silvanus in the Nag Hammadi, 'Christ is the Wisdom fo God' "All of the struggle you went through is proof that your purpose is big, your purpose is important, and you're unraveling in such a way that suggests your biggest hurdles are behind you. In order for you to fulfill the role of what was destined for you, the character facade needed to be removed. Not everyone goes through that process. It's difficult and arduous, but it also comes with the best result; an ability to live in an untarnished authentically pure state." - @SourceMessages

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Gnosticism and the Nag Hammadi Library Explained

Biblical Time Machine

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2024 50:30

In 1945, dozens of previously unknown Christian texts were discovered near the Egyptian desert town of Nag Hammadi. Some texts were closely tied to the New Testament, like the Gospel of Thomas, but others were pretty wild, portraying the God of the Hebrew Bible as a demon trickster. All of these texts were labeled "gnostic," but scholars continue to debate what "gnostic" really means and what to make of these curious works from the early centuries of Christianity. Helen and Dave are joined by Kimberley Fowler, a scholar of early Christianity who spends her days reading cryptic texts like The Second Discourse of the Great Seth. Learn more at Bible Odyssey:Was the Gospel of Thomas Gnostic?The Gospel of Judas SUPPORT BIBLICAL TIME MACHINE!If you enjoy the podcast, please show your support through the Time Travelers Club, our Patreon. We love making the show, but since we don't run ads we rely on listener contributions to cover our costs. Please help us continue to showcase high-quality biblical scholarship with a $5/month subscription. (Think of it as $1.25 an episode!) GET YOUR BIBLICAL TIME MACHINE MUGThe Biblical Time Machine Store is open! Check out our 4-part audio study guide called "The Gospel of Mark as an Ancient Biography." Or get yourself a handsome Biblical Time Machine mug or a cool sticker for your water bottle. Support the Show.Join the Time Travelers Club!Join our Patreon to support the podcast and get special perks like bonus content and direct messaging with the hosts. Learn more and subscribe at the Time Travelers Club. Theme music written and performed by Dave Roos

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The Nature of the Gnostic God

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Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2024 29:22

The Father is the ground state of consciousness, and so this is why we begin to build out from the Father the flow of consciousness. The word for that sort of study is “cosmogony,” which is defined as the study of the origins of the universe. This makes the most sense to me–to start at the very beginning and then to go through the entire process of how everything came to be and who the principal players are and then, after that is established, to see how that applies to our lives. Then we can ask, “Why are we here? Is there a purpose to our lives? How should we live?” After that, we can finally consider the termination of the universe and what happens after we “die.” All of these questions are answered very precisely in the Tripartite Tractate of the Nag Hammadi. This knowledge is known as “gnosis.”

I Am Made in the Divine Image of God's Bliss and Love

Go(o)d Mornings with CurlyNikki

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2024 6:41

You are not the same one that started this episode. Your life will never be the same-- the Love will be, God Is, but your world is new. It's healed. It's prosperous. It's joyous. It has begun. I love you I am you Nik ************** Support the show: ▶▶https://www.patreon.com/goodmornings "She has found her rising. She has come to rest in the one who is at rest. She has reclined in the bridal chamber. She has eaten of the banquet for which she has hungered. She has partaken of immortal food. She has found what she has sought. She has received rest from her labors, and the light shining on her does not set. To the light belongs the glory and the power and the revelation, forever and ever. Amen." - Authoritative Discourse, Nag Hammadi scripture "If you are truly watchful, each thought will dissolve at the moment that it appears." - Sri Annamalai Swami The scriptures of the world say that we are made in God's image. If this is so, why don't we know that we are taintless and immortal, as He is? Why aren't we conscious of ourselves as embodiments of His spirit? Again, what does scripture say? "Be still, and know that I am God." "Pray without ceasing." By regular practice of yoga meditation with steady attention, the time will come when you suddenly say to yourself, "Oh! I am not this body, though I use it to communicate with this world; I am not this mind, with its emotions of anger, jealousy, hatred, greed, restlessness. I am that wonderful state of consciousness within. I am made in the divine image of God's bliss and love." - Sri Daya Mata

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Darren Lorente-Bull on A Brief History of Gnosticism

Aeon Byte Gnostic Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2024 66:47

It is great to have Darren Lorente-Bull at the Virtual Alexandria to discuss his new work, Searching For The Divine Spark: A Brief History Of Gnosticism. Get ready for a rewarding primer on the Gnostics that brings the latest academic research and expertly explains the relevance of Gnosticism in modern times. From the Nag Hammadi library to Braudillard, from Simon Magus to Neo in the Matrix, you'll be nearer to understanding your Divine Spark in this tired, glitchy simulation. Get the book: https://amzn.to/4cSweqEGet Astro Gnosis 3 tickets: https://thegodabovegod.com/astro-gnosis-3/The Gnostic Tarot: https://www.makeplayingcards.com/sell/synkrasisHomepage: https://thegodabovegod.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aeonbyteAB Prime: https://thegodabovegod.com/members/subscription-levels/ Virtual Alexandria Academy: https://thegodabovegod.com/virtual-alexandria-academy/Voice Over services: https://thegodabovegod.com/voice-talent/ Astro Gnosis (Meet the Archons): https://thegodabovegod.com/meet-archon-replay/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/aeon-byte-gnostic-radio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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#104- The Emerald Tablets, Nag Hammadi Texts & Ancient Egyptian Wisdom w/ Todd Cave

Meta Mysteries

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2024 156:43

Todd Cave has been studying ancient scriptures for more than a decade. The wealth of knowledge he has bestowed upon the one cannot be taken lightly or with just a grain of salt. These are absolutely the types of conversations we love about finding out just who we are, why we're here and so much information that will never be taught in schools. Ladies and Gentlemen, put on your seatbelt and keep your arms and legs inside the vehicle at all times for this ride, you're about to go on the most wild rollercoaster ride of information that you could possibly bare to handle . Don't just get weird, Stay Weird!!!To find Todd's IG: https://www.instagram.com/adriano_246/For 10% OFF BQH Classes---> Click Here! (Use Code: MM10)For Meta Mysteries Patreon—> https://www.patreon.com/MetaMysteriesFor 10% OFF Orgonite----> Click Here! (Use Code: ONE)Reach out to us! ---> MetaMysteries111@gmail.comInquire about a Past Life Regression---> MetaHypnosis@Protonmail.comGive us a follow on Instagram---> @MetaMysteries

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Miguel Conner on Thunder, Perfect Mind: Secrets of the Gnostic Goddess

Aeon Byte Gnostic Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2024 67:57

Join me as we voyage into the soul-stirring realms of the enigmatic Gnostic goddess, Thunder Perfect Mind, unraveling the mysteries of her Nag Hammadi text—a treasure trove of Gnostic wisdom waiting to enlighten your path. This presentation is designed to educate about Gnosticism in general and to empower, blending scholarly perspectives with practical spiritual exercises that invite you into deeper communion with your higher self. With unique insights from renowned scholars, we bridge ancient wisdom and contemporary life, offering guidance for those yearning for growth and understanding.This is more than a story; it's an invitation to transform—to engage deeply with life's ultimate questions and discover boundless potential within. It's a course like no other.Get Astro Gnosis 3 tickets: https://thegodabovegod.com/astro-gnosis-3/The Gnostic Tarot: https://www.makeplayingcards.com/sell/synkrasisHomepage: https://thegodabovegod.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aeonbyteAB Prime: https://thegodabovegod.com/members/subscription-levels/ Virtual Alexandria Academy: https://thegodabovegod.com/virtual-alexandria-academy/Voice Over services: https://thegodabovegod.com/voice-talent/ Astro Gnosis (Meet the Archons): https://thegodabovegod.com/meet-archon-replay/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/aeon-byte-gnostic-radio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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42 Minutes Episode 391: Winter Book Club

Sync Book Radio from thesyncbook.com

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2024 167:27

Topics: PKD, Synchromysticism, Vast Active Living Intelligence, Reality, Gnosticism, Truth, Path, Trash Stratum, Humor, Playmate, 1991, Nag Hammadi, Black Iron Prison, Hyper-Links, Sync-Link, Communication, Friends of God, Blade Runner, Three-Eyed Fish Peopl...

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The Hypostasis of the Archons

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2024 50:52

On this week's episode we discuss an alternative version of Biblical Genesis outlined in the gnostic manuscript, Hypostasis of the Archons found within the Nag Hammadi library in 1945. The original “red pill,” Hypostasis of the Archons outlines the creation of the tyrannical, abortive demiurge, his squad of malicious, thirsty archons and the truth of what really went down in the Garden of Eden. In the free section of the show we discuss some gnostic history, its place in the early Christian movement, the true identity of the demiurge, The Sophia, the Kabbalistic Tree of Life, the creation of Adam, the serpent loving Eve, Thunder, Perfect Mind and the difference between the spirit and soul from different traditions. In the extended show we also discuss Cain, Abel and their lesser known little brother and sister, Seth and the heroic, fire-breathing Norea who burns down Noah's ark. Even the demons of the Zohar make an appearance before moving on to discuss the flood, the ascension of the redeemed archon Sabaoth and the prophecy of humanity's final victory over the oppressive archons and their evil system of spiritual exploitation.In the free section of the show we discuss:Gnosticism and Early ChristianityCreation of The Demiurge; YaldabaothWho is Samael?The SophiaCreation of the ArchonsThe Kabbalistic Tree of LifeThe Creation of AdamThe Creation of EveSpirit vs. SoulTree of Knowledge of Good and EvilEve and the SerpentIn the extended show available at www.patreon.com/TheWholeRabbit we go further to discuss:The Sacred Grove of HathorCain and AbelSethNoreaNaamah and LilithSabaothThe Great FloodGnostic Spirit PowersAngel ElelethZoe, Daughter of SophiaThe Good News!Each host is responsible for writing and creating the content they present. In the notes: red sections are written by Luke Madrid, green sections by Malachor 5, purple written by Heka Astra and blue by Mari Sama…Where to find The Whole Rabbit:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0AnJZhmPzaby04afmEWOAVInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_whole_rabbitTwitter: https://twitter.com/1WholeRabbitMusic By Spirit Travel Plaza: https://open.spotify.com/artist/30dW3WB1sYofnow7y3V0YoSources:Hypostasis of the Archons (source text)http://gnosis.org/naghamm/hypostas.htmlValentinian Trinityhttps://www.earlychristianwritings.com/text/valentinus-b.htmlhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Priority_of_the_Gospel_of_MarcionSupport the show

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Has a Missing Fragment of the Gospel of Mary Been Discovered?

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Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2024 32:05

An interview with Dr. Sarah Parkhouse Dr. Sarah Parkhouse has made a discovery that is quite noteworthy for anyone interested in the Gospel of Mary. One of the hundreds, if not thousands, of small fragments of papyri found in the garbage dump Oxyrhynchus, Egypt, just might be a missing part of the Gospel of Mary. The fragment includes a description of baptism, which is closely related to the ascent of the soul in the portions of the gospel we already have.

The Gnostic Gospel Illuminated

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2024 38:44

Here's a treat for you. This is the entire Gnostic Gospel Illuminated book read by the author, Cyd Ropp. This is the little book published in 2019 that was the springboard for all of the gnostic work that followed, including this podcast and the new, much longer, book that is about to be released. This is the simplest presentation of gnosis that you will ever find. Only the essential gnosis was included. It is all based upon the Tripartite Tractate of the Nag Hammadi texts. The gnosis you will find here is the type of gnosis that proceeds from an initial thought--the first thought of the Originating Source. That thought then flows outward and through a few levels downward until it manifests within all of us living creatures here in the cosmos. There are no fables in this gnosis--only the reasonable outflow of the path of consciousness. This is the story of consciousness.

The Gospels of Thomas, Part 4

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2024 45:25

On this week's episode we wrap up our four-part series on the gnostic flavored Gospels of Thomas from the Nag Hammadi Library. In the free section of the show we begin by reflecting on how deeply Gnosticism has woven itself into our culture before resuming at line 94 where the economy of spirit and the world begin to clash. We then open discussion about the prolific use of bread in Christianity, what it means spiritually and the mythological significance it inherited from ancient Egypt. Afterwards we talk about God's first creation, the shattering of the vessels and even some cosmology from Philip K. Dick. In the extended version of the show we discuss Christ's controversial gangster rap lyrics, his tumultuous outlook toward family and the harrowing feud between Horus and Set where each attempted to best the other by finding a way to get their semen inside of them. Finally we wrap things up by addressing some of the controversy in the last line by exploring the symbolic role of gender from an occult perspective and how it can be used to reinterpret some of the Thomas verses. Thank you and enjoy the show!During this weeks' free section of the show we discuss:Ask and It Shall Be GivenKnockersLoans and UsuryParable of the LeavenBread in Ancient Egyptian HieroglyphsThe SophiaPhilip K. Dick's PlasmateThe Shattering of the VesselsHeqet and KhnuumIn the extended edition of the show available at www.patreon/com/TheWholeRabbit we go even further to discuss:The Semen Fight Between Horus and SetJesus The Assassin?Rejecting FamilyUndercover CopsWhy Not Fasting?Jesus the Drunk!Phoenix And The Benu BirdThe Supreme BaThe Scroll of HeavenMortification of the FleshGender EsotericEach host is responsible for writing and creating the content they present. In the notes: red sections are written by Luke Madrid, green sections by Malachor 5, purple written by Heka Astra and blue by Mari Sama…Where to find The Whole Rabbit:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0AnJZhmPzaby04afmEWOAVInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_whole_rabbitTwitter: https://twitter.com/1WholeRabbitMusic By Spirit Travel Plaza: https://open.spotify.com/artist/30dW3WB1sYofnow7y3V0YoSourcesBlazing FirePistis Sophia: A Fifth Book: Chapter 141Leela Yoga InterpretationThe Yoga of Jesus - teachings of the Thomas GospelGospels of Thomashttps://letterepaoline.files.wordpress.com/2013/12/ev-th-comm.pdfBroken Vesselshttps://www.matthewkressel.net/2015/09/10/36-days-of-judaic-myth-day-3-the-shattered-vessels/Gospels of Philiphttps://gnosticismexplained.org/the-gospel-of-philip/Support the show

The Gospels of Thomas, Part 3

Spiritual Awakening Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2024 52:31

On this week's show we initiate phase three of our ongoing tour of the gnostic Gospels of Thomas from the Nag Hammadi library. In the free section of the show we resume our journey at verse 64 and begin to focus in on a number of major themes centered around the virtue of poverty, ego death and the virtue of having haters. In the extended version of the show we continue until line 93 and discuss the devil, the golden section, gnostic sex acts, disingenuous ritualism and why Jesus Christ is the greatest rapper of all time. Catch us next week for the harrowing conclusion. Thank you and enjoy the show!In the free section of this week's episode we discuss:The Spiritual Fate of the RichKabbalistic SymbolismThe Rejected KeystoneThe Gnostic Barbie Movie?Having HatersJesus on Shadow WorkThe Third Temple of JerusalemJesus, Divider or Uniter?Adam KadmonJesus, Glutton and Drunkard?In the extended version of the show available at www.patreon.com/TheWholeRabbit we go even further down the list and discuss:Lift a Stone, You Will Find Me ThereJesus Thinks U SoftGnostic Sex PositionsEgyptian SekhmetAllegory of the CaveNeoplatonismCasting Pearls Before SwineThe Woman In The Red DressEach host is responsible for writing and creating the content they present. In the notes: red sections are written by Luke Madrid, green sections by Malachor 5, purple written by Heka Astra and blue by Mari Sama…Where to find The Whole Rabbit:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0AnJZhmPzaby04afmEWOAVInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_whole_rabbitTwitter: https://twitter.com/1WholeRabbitMusic By Spirit Travel Plaza: https://open.spotify.com/artist/30dW3WB1sYofnow7y3V0YoSources:Blazing FirePistis Sophia: A Fifth Book: Chapter 141Leela Yoga Interpretation:The Yoga of Jesus - teachings of the Thomas GospelGospels of Thomashttps://letterepaoline.files.wordpress.com/2013/12/ev-th-comm.pdfHerod's Curse:https://web.pinsteps.com/share/15672?l=en#:~:text=In%202010%2C%20during%20an%20excursion,the%20grave%20probably%20came%20true.Broken Vesselshttps://www.matthewkressel.net/2015/09/10/36-days-of-judaic-myth-day-3-the-shattered-vesselsSupport the show

The Five Names of God: Simran Words

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2024 34:52

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

The Gospel of Thomas (David Herz)

Western Baul Podcast Series

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2024 55:26

The Gospel of Thomas was found in 1945 in a jar buried in the ground in a small Egyptian town, Nag Hammadi, in a region where monks had meditated in solitude. Its origin dates back to the first few centuries and possibly to the time of Christ. In the accepted Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, Jesus is presented as an utterly unique being or as the only begotten son of God. Thomas means twin in Latin. One interpretation of the Gospel of Thomas is that we are identical twins of Jesus at a deep level, children of God as he is without knowing it. Some find it not to be a gnostic text since it affirms the basic reality and sanctity of incarnate life which gnostics consider illusory. There were different communities of Essenes, Sadducees, and Pharisees at the time that Jesus lived. Jesus transmitted a lot of his teaching of spiritual truth through parable. The Gospels were originally spoken in Aramaic and translated into Greek. The Nag Hammadi texts are written in Coptic, a language descended from ancient Egyptian. So, the Gospel of Thomas, which contains 114 logia or sayings attributed to Jesus, has undergone translation. Several of them are discussed. In the first, he states that whoever discovers the meaning of the sayings will not taste death. It is assumed that Jesus did not mean we are not going to leave the body—he meant something else. If Jesus had wanted to be clear and literal, he would not have spoken this way. The second logion says that those who seek should seek until they find and when they find they will be troubled and will reign over all. The Gospel of Thomas contains nondual teaching—the kingdom is within and without. We can reflect on the sayings, make them our own and open to their meaning. David Herz is a spiritual practitioner who lives in Paris where he has been a journalist, technical writer, communications officer, and an English instructor at universities.

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The Gospels of Thomas, Part 2

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2024 47:31

In this week's show we continue with part 2 of our deep dive into the gnostic Gospels of Thomas from the apocryphal Nag Hammadi Library which advertise themselves as the collected sayings of the one and only Jesus Christ. In this portion of our discussion we get into some of the darker, even chilling admonitions by the Son of Man about the horrifying truths of living in an evil simulation run by ignorant tyrants. We compare and contrast the words and imagery of Christ's teachings alongside the canonical bible and other religious philosophies like the Tibetan Book of the Dead, Egyptian mythology and even Aleister Crowley's Thelemic Book of the Law to unveil some truly surprising and remarkable overlaps. Thank you and enjoy the show!On this week's free section of the show we discuss:The Hermit of the TarotHow to Loot a Man's HouseThe Symbolism of LilliesThe Egyptian AkhetThe Wisdom of ChildrenPrison Planet?FruitThe Holy SpiritIn the extended show available at www.patreon.com/TheWholeRabbit we go much further to discuss:The Secret Meaning of FigsNon-Linear EschatologyThe Gnostic AfterlifeThe Issue of CircumcisionIt's Good To Be Poor?Egyptian Khat and SahuF*ck your couch!WeedsEach host is responsible for writing and creating the content they present. In the notes: red sections are written by Luke Madrid, green sections by Malachor 5, purple written by Heka Astra and blue by Mari Sama…Where to find The Whole Rabbit:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0AnJZhmPzaby04afmEWOAVInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_whole_rabbitTwitter: https://twitter.com/1WholeRabbitMusic By Spirit Travel Plaza: https://open.spotify.com/artist/30dW3WB1sYofnow7y3V0YoSources:Blazing FirePistis Sophia: A Fifth Book: Chapter 141Leela Yoga Interpretation:The Yoga of Jesus - teachings of the Thomas GospelGospels of Thomashttps://letterepaoline.files.wordpress.com/2013/12/ev-th-comm.pdfHerod's Curse:https://web.pinsteps.com/share/15672?l=en#:~:text=In%202010%2C%20during%20an%20excursion,the%20grave%20probably%20came%20true.Support the show

TJP FULL EPISODE #1028 01-24-24 James and the Giant Preacher Judaism and Christianly and the 1945 Nag Hammadi

The James Perspective

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2024 77:34

On todays show Jim, Chris , James, Dwayne (later on) and Glenn. Talk about the connection between Judaism and Christianity Did they have a Orthodoxy from there start or was there many different Christan religions and a imposed orthodoxy after the 4th Century. Jim also brings the 1945 discovered Text in Egypt the Nag Hammadi or the Gnostic Gospels as to why many secular scholars use to say that was imposed from popular thought. So interesting and Don't Miss it! Please Note there is a disclaimer at the beginning of the show.

The Gospels of Thomas, Part 1