Jung on the book of revelation

The vision which opens the book and the verse that organizes it. Carl jung on the problem of the pairs of opposites. Don cerowdecoding the book of revelation astrology explored. The greek name of the bible book of revelation, apoka. What you see, write in a book and send it to the seven churches which are in asia. The fundamental message of the book of revelation is simple. It is regarded as one of jungs most controversial works.

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. Revelation is often described as a the revelation of john meaning the revelation to john1 b. According to theologian bernard mcginn, joachim of fiore is the most important apocalyptic thinker of the whole medieval period. 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. 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. 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. The one sitting on it is called faithful and true, and in righteousness he judges and makes war. In all its uses, revelation refers to something or someone, once hidden, becoming visible. Every culture has some sort of belief that humanitys days are numbered. Some general comments about the book of revelation and its uniqueness. And every who, what, where, when and why, is answered. It reveals how this wonderful new world will be established and why it will never be destroyed or superseded by any other way of life or social order. A 21st century interpretation of the book of revelation.

Damery references edingers book, archetype of the apocalypse. The notion of this idea is known as the archetype of the apocalypse. But what is less known, is that jung was more of an alchemist and gnostic, then a psychotherapist. Revelation the dragon pursuing a woman, from the bamberg apocalypse. It was translated by the church of england and was first published in 1611. In the new testament, the final book of the christian bible is often referred to the apocalypse or revelation given to st. He illustrates how god is not all good and describes gods unpredictable nature. It connects the beginning of the bible genesis 111 describing. So far it hasnt happened and according to don cerow, despite the doom sayers, the book of revelation doesnt predict it either.

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. Apr 02, 20 albrecht durer, the revelation of st john. 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. 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. The king james version bible kjv was authorized by king james i and is sometimes referred to as the authorized version. Jungian interpretation of the book of revelation first edition by edward f. 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 author of revelation mentioned his name, john, four times throughout the book revelation 1. The book of revelation audiobook by king james bible. Jungs red book is causing ripples in the world of psychology. 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. Robertson follows a spiral path around the central issues of our time, drawing.

Revelation 1 niv bible the revelation from jesus christ. A jungian study of the book of revelation edinger, edward f. Only revelation and the gospel of john describe jesus as the lamb 5. 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. 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.

The self is the repository of jungs famous collective unconscious. Each chapter is richly amplified with imagery, symbology and dreams. To enter into the millennium with greater understanding, read this book. Seven sermons to the dead dark screen ambient version. 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. The book of revelation is arguably one of the strangest books in the bible.

Jung shared more or less publicly during his lifetime. Rather, the the twenty two chapters of revelation and its colorful language depict a timeline of events that brings us. If anyone has insight, let him calculate the number of the beast, for it is a mans number. 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.

All this makes reading the book of revelation a difficult process, and interpreters have. 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. Jung s theological ideas are radical and open to misinterpretation. Introduction some general comments about the book of revelation and its uniqueness. 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. 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. The kjv new testament was translated from the textus receptus. 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. Carl jung has entered the canons of history as one of the founding figures of modern psychology.

Seven sermons to the dead carl jung the gnostic revelation found in jungs red book, full audio and original narration. The result was jesus, the completely mature, conscious, aware human. Mar 11, 2020 seven sermons to the dead carl jung the gnostic revelation found in jungs red book, full audio and original narration. 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. One aspect of his career which is often overlooked, though, is his development of theories which c. In the western biblical tradition, the bible is an account of western man in his relationship with the god. Just as the disciples of christ recognized that god had.

The seven sermons to the dead provides what jung called the supreme meaning of his opus, which is the reconciliation of opposites. Feature articles the automatic writings of jung carl gustav jung is notorious for being more liberal in his psychology than his friend freud. What is jungs criticism of christianity as a whole. Christ says that this trial, trouble and judgement will come upon the world abruptly, all of a sudden, without warning.

Revelation was written in the last decade of the first century ca. Seven sermons to the dead dark screen ambient version carl jung the gnostic revelation found in jungs red book, full audio and original narration. 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. Aug 04, 2009 revelation the dragon pursuing a woman, from the bamberg apocalypse. Robertson follows a spiral path around the central issues of our time, drawing from jung. Carl jung understood that, in archetypal terms, the god image is central in the process of selfrealization. The english title comes from the latin revelatio which in its verb form means to reveal or unveil that which has previously been hidden.

Seven sermons to the dead carl jung the gnostic revelation found in jung s red book, full audio. 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. 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. What this book reveals or unveils is jesus christ in glory. An apocalyptic book describing the revelation jesus christ gave to john. It promises that god will institute universal peace, prosperity and cooperation over all the earth immediately after the return of jesus christ. Book of revelation is the only book of the new testament that is not read during services by the eastern orthodox church. 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.

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. 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. Im going to propose what i think is a rather novel and perhaps disturbing interpretation of the book of revelation. 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. The was the title given to the book in the latin vulgate3. However, the majority of the book of revelation seems to have been translated from the latin vulgate. To jung, this was the same as god becoming conscious of itself, and understanding itself in more detail. Book of revelation overview insight for living ministries. In the coptic orthodox church which is not in communion with the eastern orthodox church but is liturgically similar, the whole book of revelation is read during apocalypse night or bright saturday 6 days after pascha. Answer to job and aion go into this is some detail, theyre challenging books. For 800 years the prophecies in the book of revelation have captured the. In answer to job, jung demonstrates his indepth knowledge of the bible. But, to jung, christianity need to grow to encompass humanitys new understanding.

Jung spends some time discussing the book of revelations. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. I would like to begin with them as they appear in nature and work. Book of revelation project gutenberg selfpublishing. Edingers profound interpretation of the book of revelation is itself a revelation of the hidden meaning in the disorder of the contemporary world. 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 book of revelation unveiled united church of god. 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 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. 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. It is the only portion of the imaginative material contained in the red book manuscripts that c. Jung recognized this concept is not limited to the bible. It interprets the book of revelations in terms of jungs work, and lo and the book of. Jung and the archetype of the apocalypse jungian center for the.

The book of revelation is in some ways irreducibly obscure, but even a. This is the book of revelation reiterated and explained in plain english all the metaphorical language is translated. A jungian study of the book of revelation 9780812693959 by edinger, edward f elder, george r. Answer to job was first published in 1952 in german and was included in jungs collected works, as part of volume 11.

Jung the seven sermons to the dead septem sermones ad. In aion jung traces the evolution of human consciousness from the very beginning to the present time. The revelation of christ revelation 15 the prologue the introduction the seven spirits explained. For 800 years the prophecies in the book of revelation have captured the collective western imagination. The revelation of saint john scarcely merits the title. Warnings of the last days from god christian short film the days of noah have come duration. It is regarded as one of jung s most controversial works. Notwithstanding its enormous folio size and its hefty price tag, the book is already in its third printing. 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. Answer to job was first published in 1952 in german and was included in jung s collected works, as part of volume 11.

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. 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. Book of revelation explained scripture by scripture. Robertson follows a spiral path around the central issues of our time, drawing from jungs psychology, neurophysiology, shamanic rituals and modern mathematics. 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. Commenting on the book of revelation, jung argued that. Posted on november 22, 2010 by toniocolonna78 carl jung has entered the canons of history as one of the founding figures of modern psychology. 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.

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. No book from the bible is more controversial than the book of revelation. Is there any particular way you would like to approach the problem of the pairs of opposites. 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. 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. 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. The red book and septem sermones ad mortuos go into this in a poetic manner.

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. 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. The book of revelation, the last book of the bible, has fascinated and puzzled christians for centuries. Jung foundation of analytical psychology and the c. 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. Jung 19501 in part i of this essay we defined jung s. How accurate are the descriptions of these seven cities mentioned in the book of revelation according to archaeology and history.