Podcast 43 - Gnosticism
Our friend Bishop T Allen Greenfield returns to the show to talk about Gnostic history and philosophy.
Dr. Greenfield is particularly well-qualified to discuss this subject considering his extensive experience in Gnostic churches serving as bishop. Our conversation covers the definition of Gnosis and Gnostic, the history of ancient sects, the philosophy through the ages, modern permutations of the Gnostic doctrine, and Dr. Greenfield’s own personal lineage.
Notable points include differing perspectives on the concept of the Demiurgus and the resultant differences in the views on body and spirit, the secret societies and esoteric orders that have carried the Wisdom, and Apostolic succession.
“These are mysteries, O Israel,
Difficult to understand.
With much searching shalt thou still fail
To grasp them,
Unless thy search be rightly prosecuted.
Yet the Way to Understanding is ever open
To him who will follow it steadfastly.
It is the Way of the Heart,
And thou shalt be guided therein
By thine own inner Hearing.”- Paul Foster Case from “The Meditation on Vav” in “The Book of Tokens”
relevant links:
Smashing Illusions - Dr. T Allen Greenfield’s Livejournal web site
The Assembly of the Knowledge and Wisdom of Solomon
“T Allen Greenfield’s Spiritual and Fraternal Heritage”
The North American College of Gnostic Bishops
previous appearances - “Podcast 35 - An Inquiry Into Suppressed Information“, “Podcast 31 - Scrying the Universe“, and “Podcast 17 - The Secret Cipher”
“Victorian Fire: The Origins of Sexual Magick” by T Allen Greenfield
“Fragments of a Faith Forgotten: The Gnostics, a Contibution to the Study of the Origins of Christianity” by G.R.S. Mead
“Gnosis: The Nature and History of Gnosticism” by Kurt Rudolph
“Gnosis and Hermeticism from Antiquity to Modern Times” by Roelof van den Broek
intro music by HipGnosis
outro music by The Quiet Earth Orchestra, excerpt of “God” (thanks to John Ludi)
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March 2nd, 2008 at 5:45 am
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March 4th, 2008 at 1:23 am
Sweet podcast. One of the best. I have nothing to add except that “gnosis” and “gnostic” are just words that denote a live presence, because (K)nowledge is always alive, growing, organic; it is never anything but the life and the light.
Praise God.
March 6th, 2008 at 9:03 am
theeKultleeder - Thanks very much for your feedback and support. I appreciate it.
March 10th, 2008 at 8:26 am
The last couple of podcasts have been very good. Gnosticism is a tough nut to crack because the term is so inclusive…
Paul Case: Timely, as I had just started reading his book on the Tarot.
Tsarion’s new book on the Irish Origins of Civilization is very helpful.
Keep up the good work.
Peace, Zane
March 11th, 2008 at 7:56 am
Zane - Thanks very much for listening and your feedback. I appreciate your continued support.
August 17th, 2008 at 1:33 pm
On the subject of Gnosticism, have you thought of interviewing Mar Ioannes from the Apostolic Johannite Church or Tau Apollonius (+Gerald DelCampo) of the Thelemic Gnostic Church of Alexandria?
Great show - as always. Keep up the good work (and the Great Work).
Tau Thomas
September 6th, 2008 at 9:45 pm
I’ve just found your podcasts and I’m very impressed. I started with this one and will be working my way through the rest.
Thank you.
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