S2E4: Gnosis Reborn

Way of the Hermit

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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 Revelations

Chapters:

01:15 Introduction
01:36 Gnosticism
04:02 Masonry is Gnosticism
06:33 The Key to the Mysteries
09:56 Church of the Antichrist
13:19 Simon Magus
15:49 Philo of Alexandria
18:05 G.R.S. Mead
21:21 Nag Hammadi
24:45 Conclusions

Resources:

The Gnostics: The First Christian Heretics by Sean Martin
Jesus and the Lost Goddess: The Secret Teachings of the Original Christians by Tim Freke & Peter Gandy
Novo Clavis Esoterika by Timothy Hogan
Gnostic Religion in Antiquity by Roelof van den Broek
Pistis Sophia: The Gnostic Tradition of Mary Magdalene, Jesus, and His Disciples by G.R.S. Mead
Fragments Of A Faith Forgotten by G.R.S. Mead
Corpus Hermeticum by G.R.S. Mead
Simon Magus: The Gnostic Magician by G.R.S. Mead
Gnostic John the Baptizer by G.R.S. Mead
Gnosticism: New Light on the Ancient Tradition of Inner Knowing by Stephan A. Hoeller
The American Religion: The Emergence of the Post-Christian Nation by Harold Bloom
The Gnostic Gospels by Elaine Pagels
God is a Verb by David Cooper

Chapters

1. S2E4: Gnosis Reborn (00:00:00)

2. Introduction (00:01:15)

3. Gnosticism (00:01:36)

4. Masonry is Gnosticism (00:04:02)

5. The Key to the Mysteries (00:06:33)

6. Church of the Antichrist (00:09:56)

7. Simon Magus (00:13:19)

8. Philo of Alexandria (00:15:49)

9. G.R.S. Mead (00:18:05)

10. Nag Hammadi (00:21:21)

11. Conclusions (00:24:45)

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