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

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