In ancient times, only those of the inner circle were allowed to know the inner teachings. Then as it shows above, wisdom is understanding symbolic writings. History of biblical interpretation areader william yarchin william yarchin, history of biblical interpretation. Surprising as it may seem, the bible does, in fact, refer to many mysteries. Books books of samael aun weor, gnostic, esoteric, spiritual and sacred ebooks pdf samael aun weor books and lectures on gnosis. The connection between the idea of measuring or weighing and the idea of meaningand what that may imply for. The ideas presented in this bible reference book are based on the teachings of jesus christ and are presented in a crossdenominational format. Introduction to cayces interpretation of the revelation. Thus, it is reasonable to conclude that every word is significantand this includes numbers.
Genesis chapter 1 is a very fascinating way to explain the creation of the universe. Geoffrey hodson, a theosophical writer, in his book the hidden wisdom in the holy bible, vol. This oneofakind volume presents the esoteric meanings of names and people, places. Esoteric principles theosophical society in america.
The rosicrucian teaching esoteric bible interpretation. The second is a bit more sophisticated but still subject to interpretation by the concrete mind of the orthodox religionist. First, we are to understand that all scripture is given by inspiration of god 2 tim. Various occult systems of interpretation of alphabets and numerals. This oneofakind volume presents the esoteric meanings of names and people, places, key words, and phrases found in the bible. Rosicrucian symbolism iv at the foot of the page is the fleurdelis, the emblem of the trinity father, son and holy spirit but as only the father and holy spirit were active at the time here represented, we find but two of the petals colored. The things of the spirit are discerned by the spirit. Esoteric definition is designed for or understood by the specially initiated alone. A note on allegorical interpretation of scripture when we read the bible, it is important to know how to interpret what we are reading in a way that honors and upholds what the lord intended. There is something within each one that responds to the inner meaning, even though he may not know just what it is. A metaphysical interpretation of the bible hairfield, phd steven l. In the itsmy interpretation approach of esotericism, the basic authority in interpretation ceases to be scripture, but is rather the mind of the individual interpreter. With this volume we want to draw attention to the knowledge that. The esoteric basis of christianity blavatsky archives.
This too is the vision of the gnosis, the arabic meaning of algebraic is. Law of attraction metaphysical new thought books aaron martin crane right and wrong thinking and their results arnold bennett mental efficiency and other hi. Again a reference to dark sayings, which means text containing hidden meanings. This is a very rare book and will be published here in full over the coming year due to my just having obtained a copy. The hidden mystery of the bible neville goddard books. So incredible is the true esoteric elucidation of the lost meaning of the scriptures of christianity that the immediate reaction will generate the demand to know. The retrograde glyph is the doctors sign for a prescription, but it is also the spiritual signpost or omen of the approaching path. Once certain key words were understood, i found them to be used in the same way consistently throughout the books of the bible. And because of this, esoteric interpreters offer us irreconcilable contradictions in their interpretations of specific bible verses.
The bible itself has been tampered with to such an extent that only by returning to fragments of the other aryan traditions can we restore the primal gnosis. The mysteries of the bible 1 introduction you may have heard some people say, i just cant understand the bible. An introduction to esoteric principles fourth edition a study course by william doss mcdavid department of education theosophical society in america p. Cayce revealed the book of revelation is the symbolic story of how humanity in general and a human being in particular attains this union with the divine. Oct 15, 20 a metaphysical interpretation of the bible hairfield, phd steven l. The gnostic handbook is one application, one represen. Introduction and acknowledgements three things provide the foundation for a metaphysical understanding of the books of acts to revelation in the new testament. There is a lot of hidden esoteric gnosticism contained within the scriptures and below i have included some examples of gnostic bible verses in order to help you see the light of these secret mysteries such as in 1 corinthians 2.
In this post i am going to show you how genesis chapter 1, the very first book of the bible, opens us to the possibility of something greater than a definitive answer. In this section you will find information on the mystical interpretation of passages in the old testament of the bible. One of his suggestions is that we look at many biblical passages not for historical. This one of akind volume presents the esoteric meanings of names and people, places, key words, and phrases found in the bible.
The discovery of this meaning, hidden for twenty centuries, will inaugurate a new era in all world religion. Free pdf book metaphysical bible dictionary by charles. Max heindel during modern times there has been much argument concerning the authenticity of the bible. The son, leaving home and traveling to the far country, indicates the soul or higher self on the involutionary spiral of experience finally sinking into the deepest possible involvement. The word here translated interpreted is the greek word diermeneuo. While this book does contain some insightful explanations and point of views there is an undertone of racism. Mystic bible by dr randolph stone 1890 1981 is a radha soami interpretation of verses from the bible in terms of light and sound meditation. Metaphysical bible interpretation acts to revelation.
Metaphysical interpretation of the book of genesis. Cayces dream interpretation of the book of revelation can be contained in a book all by itself. The bible is an esoteric book, meaning that it contains hidden information in addition to the obvious, literal interpretation. Free pdf book metaphysical bible dictionary by charles fillmoreedit. According to cayce, the bible is the symbolic account of the fall of the human soul from its divine origins as symbolically described in the book of genesis and restoration of the human soul to heaven as symbolically. This may be due to their particular interest, special permission, or unique aptitude. How religious esotericism is really just a form of lying. Romans 8 metaphysical bible interpretation truthunity.
Free pdf book metaphysical bible dictionary by charles fillmore. Esoteric keys of the bible humanity healing network. And perhaps even more surprising is the fact that only. Barbara waterhouse explores wellknown stories in the bible. The bible is the divine revelation of the true and living god and every jot and tittle in his word is deemed important. But is it a literal interpretation of how things came to be. Metaphysical bible interpretation acts to revelation amazon s3. The gnostic handbook page 6 of the real nature of the equation, to find the essential form through the many shards or forms. Esoteric interpretations of the bible are a largely neglected research area in biblical studies. The traditional explanation assumes that it is impossible for these. In 2009 i began writing a blog to explore the esoteric interpretation of the bible. Preface to the metaphysical bible dictionary this metaphysical bible dictionary is offered by the unity school of christianity to meet a very definite demand, on the part of bible students and of metaphysicians generally, for a work setting forth in simple language the inner, esoteric meanings of scriptural names. Hidden truths from eden society of biblical literature. Belief in the bible literally, and in a carnalised christ, will not last a.
As explained in the next paragraph, we are grounded in truth, not the bible. Esoteric bible interpretation the bible has been given to the western world by the recording angels who give to each and all exactly what they need for their development. Edgar cayce on the book of revelation the afterlife. In the itsmyinterpretation approach of esotericism, the basic authority in interpretation ceases to be scripture, but is rather the mind of the individual interpreter. Thus, the interpretation for one story provided a backlog of understanding for others. I, gives us excellent clues to the symbolic meanings of the bible. The blog differs from my weekly reflections because it deals with the concepts in the bible randomly rather than exploring a particular text.
Metaphysical bible interpretation of romans chapter 8 metaphysically interpreting romans 8. The third level of interpretation, though there may be many variations, sees it this way. Of course, from the standpoint of the traditional interpretation this is a startling proposition. This illuminating discussion of the longforgotten meaning of christ, as recondite in its scholarship as it is profound in philosophy, also contains several of the prophetic.
Books samael aun weor gnostic sacred spiritual esoteric. After years of close study of the bible and other religious works, dr douglass was able to give to the world this spiritual interpretation of the scriptures. Hidden wisdom in the bible an occult investigation of the hidden meaning concealed in the bible guest article by john temple in the fifth of his articles on the search for truth, occult writer and theologian, john temple investigates the hidden wisdom in the bible, how and why it was concealed, and the tools the sincere seeker needs to dig it out. Bible mystery and bible meaning 4 now, what i propose is that we shall re. Through his otherworldly journeys, cayce learned the true interpretation of the bible. In addition to raymonds last article, just thought id share an additional physical additive that may help give a little extra protection against coronavirus. The bible has been given to the western world by the recording angels who give to each and all exactly what they need for their. Biblical numerology is defined as the study of the spiritual significance of numbers used in the bible. From the very beginning, the ancients had recognised the beguiling powers of letters. Then there is the greatest esoteric account in the bible. The bible is a wonderful book, which contains truth necessary to mans development. We cannot remove the mysteries from the bible any more than we can remove the mystery of life.
It was not tampered with, as were many of the other book within the bible, because those who sought to control the masses did not understand it enough to make changes. Viewing the bible as an esoteric critique of esoteric religion. A consciousness of being grounded in truth, or godmind, not in the bible. A metaphysical interpretation of the bible table of contents. Esoteric knowledge is that which is accessible only to a select group of people. In the 1940s, the cayce readings represented the culmination of a two hundredyear long esotericist fascination with the essenes an intellectualesoteric reception history and tradition almost as fascinating as the ancient essenes themselves even if this esoteric history has not added much to the scholarly conversation. This book on one level would say we need to transcend race, color and creed and talk about the unitybrotherhood of all men but would then go on to say caucasians are the superior race womp, womp, womp. Very cool book, it is fillmores interpretation of the bible but it opens you u. Controversies over the facts, stories and even the authenticity of the bible are one of the foremost factors behind the disharmony within the religious community, whether those congregations are christians, jewish, or muslin. They hallowed them as privileged gifts from the god of writing an d were the exclusive instruments of only a select few. The importance of the book of revelation is twofold.
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