This book is ideal for anyone that has picked up the bible and never been able to understand what john was talking about in revelation. Only revelation and the gospel of john describe jesus as the lamb 5. Truths about him and his final victory, that the rest of scripture merely allude to, become clearly visible through revelation about jesus christ see historical and theological themes. Each chapter is richly amplified with imagery, symbology and dreams. I do not write this with the intention of upsetting anyone but instead i do it in the tradition of all good teachers including jesus. Jung shared more or less publicly during his lifetime. I would like to begin with them as they appear in nature and work. Mar 12, 2020 seven sermons to the dead dark screen ambient version carl jung the gnostic revelation found in jungs red book, full audio and original narration. Im going to propose what i think is a rather novel and perhaps disturbing interpretation of the book of revelation. Jung s theological ideas are radical and open to misinterpretation. It connects the beginning of the bible genesis 111 describing.
And every who, what, where, when and why, is answered. If anyone has insight, let him calculate the number of the beast, for it is a mans number. Christ says that this trial, trouble and judgement will come upon the world abruptly, all of a sudden, without warning. The notion of this idea is known as the archetype of the apocalypse. The revelation of saint john scarcely merits the title. The self is the repository of jungs famous collective unconscious. Don cerowdecoding the book of revelation astrology explored. The red book and septem sermones ad mortuos go into this in a poetic manner. The book of revelation, the last book of the bible, has fascinated and puzzled christians for centuries. What you see, write in a book and send it to the seven churches which are in asia.
In beginners guide to revelation, robin robertson uses his unique skills as a jungianoriented therapist to reinterpret this magnificent document as a saga of changing human consciousness. Mar 11, 2020 seven sermons to the dead carl jung the gnostic revelation found in jungs red book, full audio and original narration. Aug 04, 2009 revelation the dragon pursuing a woman, from the bamberg apocalypse. A jungian study of the book of revelation edinger, edward f. In aion jung traces the evolution of human consciousness from the very beginning to the present time. Revelation 1 niv bible the revelation from jesus christ. In the lecture i included with this post see below i discuss the suffering inextricably associated with life, attributing some of it to tragedy, a necessary consequence of human limitation, and the remainder to evil, the conscious and malevolent attempt to worsen being. For 800 years the prophecies in the book of revelation have captured the collective western imagination.
For 800 years the prophecies in the book of revelation have captured the. It was translated by the church of england and was first published in 1611. Christians throughout history have given almost unanimous affirmation to the identity of the books author as john the apostle, who had been exiled to the island of patmos by the authorities for preaching the gospel in asia. Carl jung on the problem of the pairs of opposites. It is the only portion of the imaginative material contained in the red book manuscripts that c. The alternative edinger proposes, quoting jung, is the broadening out of man to the whole man, a far cry from the book of revelation but an indication of the social dimension of jungian individuation. What is jungs criticism of christianity as a whole. Jung recognized this concept is not limited to the bible. Edingers profound interpretation of the book of revelation is itself a revelation of the hidden meaning in the disorder of the contemporary world. In this book, we will examine what can be called the archetype of the apocalypse by way of a fairly close psychological study of the book of revelation. It reveals how this wonderful new world will be established and why it will never be destroyed or superseded by any other way of life or social order.
This is the book of revelation reiterated and explained in plain english all the metaphorical language is translated. Its graphic visions and peculiar symbolism have made it one of the most popular books in the canon, influencing generations of artists, writers, and filmmakers who have been captivated by its powerful imagery. Book of revelation project gutenberg selfpublishing. Rather, the the twenty two chapters of revelation and its colorful language depict a timeline of events that brings us. Is there any particular way you would like to approach the problem of the pairs of opposites. What this book reveals or unveils is jesus christ in glory. However, his choice of a pleroma in the sermons that consists of both fullness and nothingness hints at a deeper meaning veiling a mystical vision he must have had but never revealed. Posted on november 22, 2010 by toniocolonna78 carl jung has entered the canons of history as one of the founding figures of modern psychology. Jung foundation of analytical psychology and the c. One aspect of his career which is often overlooked, though, is his development of theories which c.
The revelation of christ revelation 15 the prologue the introduction the seven spirits explained. Oct 27, 2019 the book of revelation also states that the number of the beast is that of a man, and that it can be calculated, this calls for wisdom. No book from the bible is more controversial than the book of revelation. It interprets the book of revelations in terms of jungs work, and lo and the book of. But what is less known, is that jung was more of an alchemist and gnostic, then a psychotherapist. Damery references edingers book, archetype of the apocalypse. The king james version bible kjv was authorized by king james i and is sometimes referred to as the authorized version. In his introduction to the book of revelation, after giving a blessing of grace and peace from him who is, was, and is to come, john says that the blessing is also from the seven spirits who are before his throne revelation 1. Notwithstanding its enormous folio size and its hefty price tag, the book is already in its third printing. Robertson follows a spiral path around the central issues of our time, drawing from jung. It promises that god will institute universal peace, prosperity and cooperation over all the earth immediately after the return of jesus christ. The result was jesus, the completely mature, conscious, aware human. Apr 02, 20 albrecht durer, the revelation of st john. Answer to job was first published in 1952 in german and was included in jungs collected works, as part of volume 11.
Jung and the archetype of the apocalypse jungian center for the. Carl gustav jungs red book, formally titled liber novus latin for new book, will be opening to great fanfare at the library of congress on june 17. The book of revelation often called the revelation to john, apocalypse of john, the revelation from jesus christ from its opening words, the apocalypse, the revelation, or simply revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book of the christian bible. A 21st century interpretation of the book of revelation.
A jungian study of the book of revelation 9780812693959 by edinger, edward f elder, george r. The was the title given to the book in the latin vulgate3. Weighing in at nine pounds and gilded in gold, this medievallooking tome is filled with jungs fantastic illustrations and his seminal psychological ideas, which grew out of a 16year selfexploration. But, to jung, christianity need to grow to encompass humanitys new understanding. Jung spends some time discussing the book of revelations. Christians throughout history have given almost unanimous affirmation to the identity of the book s author as john the apostle, who had been exiled to the island of patmos by the authorities for preaching the gospel in asia. Thats why the book of revelation had so much meaning for jung and thats why he saw it as having its place in the bible.
To enter into the millennium with greater understanding, read this book. The book is based on a series of edingers lectures that follow the new testament book of revelation, also known as the apocalypse of john. Every culture has some sort of belief that humanitys days are numbered. I was one of those people that decided the book was too dark to read and since my pastor never quoted directly from it, i never gave it a second thought. According to theologian bernard mcginn, joachim of fiore is the most important apocalyptic thinker of the whole medieval period. The vision which opens the book and the verse that organizes it. Yes, psychological types explains jung s theory of temperaments, the two rational and two irrational functions of consciousness. It is regarded as one of jung s most controversial works. In answer to job, jung demonstrates his indepth knowledge of the bible. Seven sermons to the dead dark screen ambient version carl jung the gnostic revelation found in jung s red book, full audio and original narration. The coming of the antichrist is not just a prophetic predictionit is an invariable psychological law whose existence brought him john, author of the book of revelation a sure knowledge of the impending enantiodromia c. The fundamental message of the book of revelation is simple.
Seven sermons to the dead carl jung the gnostic revelation found in jung s red book, full audio. This name indicates the meaning of revelation it uncovers matters that had been hidden and discloses events that would happen long after it was written. So far it hasnt happened and according to don cerow, despite the doom sayers, the book of revelation doesnt predict it either. The book of revelation unveiled united church of god.
The book of revelation also states that the number of the beast is that of a man, and that it can be calculated, this calls for wisdom. I put six questions to leading jung scholar sonu shamdasani, philemon professor of jung history at the wellcome trust centre for the history of medicine at university college london, who. The book of revelation audiobook by king james bible. To jung, this was the same as god becoming conscious of itself, and understanding itself in more detail. Introduction to the septem sermones ad mortuos the seven sermons to the dead, septem sermones ad mortuos, might best be described as the summary revelation of the red book. A jungian study of the book of revelation, that defines the psychological meaning of apocalypse as the momentous event of the coming of the self into conscious realization, involving the shattering of the world as it has been, followed by its.
An apocalyptic book describing the revelation jesus christ gave to john. Unlike sigmund freud and his followers, jungians tend to treat religious beliefs and behaviors in a positive light, while offering psychological referents to traditional religious. Jung moves on to a psychological analysis of the book of revelation, where the shadow side of the author, the apostle john, is evident in the torments predicted to befall humankind. Book of revelation is the only book of the new testament that is not read during services by the eastern orthodox church. To jung, religion, or a religious attitude was a means for examining the deeper mysteries of life, and offered a vision of wholeness and healing amidst challenging and difficult times.
Robertson follows a spiral path around the central issues of our time, drawing from jungs psychology, neurophysiology, shamanic rituals and modern mathematics. The author of revelation mentioned his name, john, four times throughout the book revelation 1. Carl jung has entered the canons of history as one of the founding figures of modern psychology. Just as the disciples of christ recognized that god had.
The alternative edinger proposes, quoting jung, is the broadening out of man to the whole man, a far cry from the book of revelation but an indication of the. His most cited example is a revelation carl jung had which he recorded in his book answer to job where he gives a warning of what he believed was. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. Answer to job was first published in 1952 in german and was included in jung s collected works, as part of volume 11. Revelation was written in the last decade of the first century ca. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. Jung the seven sermons to the dead septem sermones ad. Carl jung understood that, in archetypal terms, the god image is central in the process of selfrealization.
Book of revelation overview insight for living ministries. Answer to job and aion go into this is some detail, theyre challenging books. The book is based on a series of edingers lectures that follow the new testament book of revelation, also known as the apocalypse of john, and with many direct quotes from the old testament. For many, the purpose of the book of revelation is a message of comfort during a time of conflict, which ultimately results in a conquest and a victory over the oppressor. The book of revelation is in some ways irreducibly obscure, but even a. All this makes reading the book of revelation a difficult process, and interpreters have. Robertson follows a spiral path around the central issues of our time, drawing. In the western biblical tradition, the bible is an account of western man in his relationship with the god.
In all its uses, revelation refers to something or someone, once hidden, becoming visible. Warnings of the last days from god christian short film the days of noah have come duration. Revelation the dragon pursuing a woman, from the bamberg apocalypse. The one sitting on it is called faithful and true, and in righteousness he judges and makes war. How accurate are the descriptions of these seven cities mentioned in the book of revelation according to archaeology and history. Introduction some general comments about the book of revelation and its uniqueness. However, the majority of the book of revelation seems to have been translated from the latin vulgate. Edinger, the late, renowned jungian analyst and scholar has written an important book that should be read by all politicians, not just theologians and jungians. Jungs red book is causing ripples in the world of psychology. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Seven sermons to the dead dark screen ambient version carl jung the gnostic revelation found in jungs red book, full audio and original narration. He illustrates how god is not all good and describes gods unpredictable nature. The jungian interpretation of religion, pioneered by carl jung and advanced by his followers, is an attempt to interpret religion in the light of jungian psychology.
The seven sermons to the dead provides what jung called the supreme meaning of his opus, which is the reconciliation of opposites. The next step, prefigured in the book of revelation and being lived out in history, is for the whole of humanity to grow to the fullness of the stature of christ. The apocalypse, or revelation to john, the last book of the bible, is one of the most difficult to understand because it abounds in unfamiliar and extravagant symbolism, which at best appears unusual to the modern reader. The kjv new testament was translated from the textus receptus. The alternative edinger proposes, quoting jung, is the broadening out of man to the whole man, a far cry from the book of revelation but an indication of the social dimension of jungian. Seven sermons to the dead dark screen ambient version. Some general comments about the book of revelation and its uniqueness. Jungian interpretation of the book of revelation first edition by edward f. The book of revelation is arguably one of the strangest books in the bible. Commenting on the book of revelation, jung argued that. But with the release of the red book, this volume jung s first after his personal crisis and nightly descent into the unconsciousappears to be so much more than a conceptual precursor to myers briggs. It is regarded as one of jungs most controversial works. The english title comes from the latin revelatio which in its verb form means to reveal or unveil that which has previously been hidden. The book of revelation often called the revelation to john, apocalypse of john, the revelation from jesus christ from its opening words, the apocalypse, the revelation, or simply revelation is the final book of the new testament, and consequently is also the final book.
Far from being a revelation, it is the most disliked book of the antireligious westerners and even in some parts of the western christian churches. Seven sermons to the dead carl jung the gnostic revelation found in jungs red book, full audio and original narration. Joachim of fiore, also known as joachim of flora and in italian gioacchino da fiore c. Jung 19501 in part i of this essay we defined jung s.
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