I am interested on the application of Christian esotericism and Hermeticism to the development Of Orthodox Theology and spirituality (Sophiology, Theosis, theological anthropology). I am also interested in the relevance of Jungian psychology to Orthodox spiritual practices, such as the Jesus Prayer.
For Hermeticism the best starting point is Frances Yates's three books: The Art of Memory, Giordanao Bruno and the Hermetic Tradition and The Rosicrucian Enlightenment, starting with the first. These in many ways launched modern scholarship on the topic which has of course taken issue with or revised some of her interpretations but generally takes these as its starting point. On Jung the literature is vast.
Dear Graham Richards, Thank you for your reply. I've got all three of the Yates book, and will follow your advice on starting with The Art of Memory. As for jung--yes, the literature is vast, so I am looking something a bot more specific; Jung's relation to Christianity and monotheistic mysticism. Best wishes, Eric
i recommend Gadamar's Truth and Method, and Heidegger's Being and Time.
Thank you! I have Heidegger but not Gadamer. I definitely need to read it. Best wishes, Eric
“A Simple Explanation of the Gnostic Gospels of the Tripartite Tractate.” by Dr.Cyd Ropp. This book is found at lulu.com
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