The Gnostic Crucifixion (Paperback)
G.R.S. Mead
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Add to basketPaperback. "The Gnostic Crucifixion" is one of the most profound works on the spiritual mystery of Jesus and the Cross. An essential book to understand the occult teachings of Jesus and the mystical meaning of the Cross.THE MYSTERY OF THE CROSS: THE SPIRITUAL PATH OF CHRISTGeorge R. S. Mead introduces us to the most sacred mystery of Christianity: the crucifixion. But it is not a mere historical event, nor something external to us-it is a spiritual experience of self-awareness and a symbol of divine realization and spiritual ascent."The cross is not merely an instrument of torment, but the Tree of Life and Death, the center of the soul's transformation, the bridge between heaven and earth."For Gnosis, the crucifixion is the place where the transfiguration of the soul takes place: the point at which the divine descends into the world and man ascends toward God. The cross is the invisible center of duality, where all opposites are reconciled-light and shadow, matter and spirit, man and God.A BOOK OF CHRISTOLOGY AND SPIRITUALITYDrawing on the Acts of John, the author guides us on a journey of spiritual transformation, where the great Passion becomes self-awareness. The Gnostic Crucifixion takes us to the deepest teachings of Jesus as a master, revealing the true meaning of the mystery of the cross.While the crowd sees only a wooden symbol, the Cross holds a secret-it is a living symbol: the Tree of Life, the Bread, the Faith, the Way, the central emblem of the mystery of the human being and their spiritual ascent toward the divine.This book explores the secret teachings of Jesus: the Cross as a path and a symbol of life, its connection with Wisdom (Sophia), with Faith, and with the consciousness of the Self (Atman). Christ is the teacher, and through his example he shows us the path of spiritual elevation.THE OCCULT TEACHINGS OF JESUS - THE MYSTERY OF CHRIST AND THE CRUCIFIXIONAn essential work for those who wish to understand the heart of Christianity-the mystery of the Cross and the hidden teachings of Jesus. Some themes in the book: -The mystery of the crucifixion-The Cross as a symbol of spiritual ascent-The mystery of the Cross, the Batos, and Duality: the Tree of Life and Death-Logos: the mystery of the Word-The Stauros: the Cross of Life and Light-Christ as Master: the path to self-awareness-Wisdom (Sophia), harmony, and purification of the soul-The Heavenly Voice (Bath-Kol) and divine revelation-The mystery of the Self: Atman in Christian mysticism-The Great Body of Man: the higher and lower nature-The Race of the Logos and spiritual beings (Hylics, Elxai, Therapeutae)-The Seven Repentances and the Great Passion-The secret of the mystical cross-The mystery of Christ's crucifixion-The inverted cross, the crucifixion of Philip, and the martyrdom of PeterAnd much more!This edition also includes beautiful illustrations of Christian art to accompany the text!ABOUT THE AUTHORGeorge Robert Stow Mead (1863-1933) was a British writer specialized in Gnosis, the history of religion, and Christology.THE COLLECTION: ECHOES FROM THE GNOSIS - GNOSTIC BOOKSA new edition of The Gnostic Crucifixion, originally published in 1907 by G.R.S Mead. Illustrated edition. This title is part of the Echoes from the Gnosis series, published between 1906-1908, which includes treasures of esoteric thought such as The Gnosis of the Mind and The Hymn of Jesus. "The Gnostic Crucifixion" is one of the most profound works on Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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"The Gnostic Crucifixion" is one of the most profound works on the spiritual mystery of Jesus and the Cross. An essential book to understand the occult teachings of Jesus and the mystical meaning of the Cross.
George R. S. Mead introduces us to the most sacred mystery of Christianity: the crucifixion. But it is not a mere historical event, nor something external to us-it is a spiritual experience of self-awareness and a symbol of divine realization and spiritual ascent.
"The cross is not merely an instrument of torment, but the Tree of Life and Death, the center of the soul's transformation, the bridge between heaven and earth."
For Gnosis, the crucifixion is the place where the transfiguration of the soul takes place: the point at which the divine descends into the world and man ascends toward God. The cross is the invisible center of duality, where all opposites are reconciled-light and shadow, matter and spirit, man and God.
Drawing on the Acts of John, the author guides us on a journey of spiritual transformation, where the great Passion becomes self-awareness. The Gnostic Crucifixion takes us to the deepest teachings of Jesus as a master, revealing the true meaning of the mystery of the cross.
While the crowd sees only a wooden symbol, the Cross holds a secret-it is a living symbol: the Tree of Life, the Bread, the Faith, the Way, the central emblem of the mystery of the human being and their spiritual ascent toward the divine.
This book explores the secret teachings of Jesus: the Cross as a path and a symbol of life, its connection with Wisdom (Sophia), with Faith, and with the consciousness of the Self (Ātman). Christ is the teacher, and through his example he shows us the path of spiritual elevation.
An essential work for those who wish to understand the heart of Christianity-the mystery of the Cross and the hidden teachings of Jesus. Some themes in the book:
-The mystery of the crucifixion
-The Cross as a symbol of spiritual ascent
-The mystery of the Cross, the Batos, and Duality: the Tree of Life and Death
-Logos: the mystery of the Word
-The Stauros: the Cross of Life and Light
-Christ as Master: the path to self-awareness
-Wisdom (Sophia), harmony, and purification of the soul
-The Heavenly Voice (Bath-Kol) and divine revelation
-The mystery of the Self: Ātman in Christian mysticism
-The Great Body of Man: the higher and lower nature
-The Race of the Logos and spiritual beings (Hylics, Elxai, Therapeutae)
-The Seven Repentances and the Great Passion
-The secret of the mystical cross
-The mystery of Christ's crucifixion
-The inverted cross, the crucifixion of Philip, and the martyrdom of Peter
And much more!
This edition also includes beautiful illustrations of Christian art to accompany the text!
George Robert Stow Mead (1863-1933) was a British writer specialized in Gnosis, the history of religion, and Christology.
A new edition of The Gnostic Crucifixion, originally published in 1907 by G.R.S Mead. Illustrated edition. This title is part of the Echoes from the Gnosis series, published between 1906-1908, which includes treasures of esoteric thought such as The Gnosis of the Mind and The Hymn of Jesus.
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