The traditional explanation assumes that it is impossible for these. The second is a bit more sophisticated but still subject to interpretation by the concrete mind of the orthodox religionist. 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. But is it a literal interpretation of how things came to be. And because of this, esoteric interpreters offer us irreconcilable contradictions in their interpretations of specific bible verses.
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. Then as it shows above, wisdom is understanding symbolic writings. They hallowed them as privileged gifts from the god of writing an d were the exclusive instruments of only a select few. This may be due to their particular interest, special permission, or unique aptitude. 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. I, gives us excellent clues to the symbolic meanings of the bible. Esoteric definition is designed for or understood by the specially initiated alone.
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. Law of attraction metaphysical new thought books aaron martin crane right and wrong thinking and their results arnold bennett mental efficiency and other hi. Of course, from the standpoint of the traditional interpretation this is a startling proposition. 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.
Books samael aun weor gnostic sacred spiritual esoteric. Geoffrey hodson, a theosophical writer, in his book the hidden wisdom in the holy bible, vol. Edgar cayce on the book of revelation the afterlife. The gnostic handbook page 6 of the real nature of the equation, to find the essential form through the many shards or forms. Thus, it is reasonable to conclude that every word is significantand this includes numbers. Metaphysical bible interpretation acts to revelation. Once certain key words were understood, i found them to be used in the same way consistently throughout the books of the bible. The esoteric basis of christianity blavatsky archives.
The bible is a wonderful book, which contains truth necessary to mans development. Esoteric keys of the bible humanity healing network. 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. 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. Belief in the bible literally, and in a carnalised christ, will not last a.
Metaphysical bible interpretation of romans chapter 8 metaphysically interpreting romans 8. Surprising as it may seem, the bible does, in fact, refer to many mysteries. From the very beginning, the ancients had recognised the beguiling powers of letters. This too is the vision of the gnosis, the arabic meaning of algebraic is. There is something within each one that responds to the inner meaning, even though he may not know just what it is. Introduction to cayces interpretation of the revelation. The word here translated interpreted is the greek word diermeneuo. Genesis chapter 1 is a very fascinating way to explain the creation of the universe. Thus, the interpretation for one story provided a backlog of understanding for others. 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. Metaphysical bible interpretation acts to revelation amazon s3. 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.
Esoteric interpretations of the bible are a largely neglected research area in biblical studies. Various occult systems of interpretation of alphabets and numerals. A consciousness of being grounded in truth, or godmind, not in the bible. Romans 8 metaphysical bible interpretation truthunity. In 2009 i began writing a blog to explore the esoteric interpretation of the bible. Through his otherworldly journeys, cayce learned the true interpretation of the bible. Oct 15, 20 a metaphysical interpretation of the bible hairfield, phd steven l. With this volume we want to draw attention to the knowledge that. 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.
History of biblical interpretation areader william yarchin william yarchin, history of biblical interpretation. 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. And perhaps even more surprising is the fact that only. The rosicrucian teaching esoteric bible interpretation. 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. 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. Esoteric knowledge is that which is accessible only to a select group of people. While this book does contain some insightful explanations and point of views there is an undertone of racism. The blog differs from my weekly reflections because it deals with the concepts in the bible randomly rather than exploring a particular text. This oneofakind volume presents the esoteric meanings of names and people, places, key words, and phrases found in the bible.
This oneofakind volume presents the esoteric meanings of names and people, places. This one of akind volume presents the esoteric meanings of names and people, places, key words, and phrases found in the bible. The bible is an esoteric book, meaning that it contains hidden information in addition to the obvious, literal interpretation. A metaphysical interpretation of the bible hairfield, phd steven l. As explained in the next paragraph, we are grounded in truth, not the bible. The hidden mystery of the bible neville goddard books. 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. 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. The importance of the book of revelation is twofold.
First, we are to understand that all scripture is given by inspiration of god 2 tim. 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. Then there is the greatest esoteric account in the bible. In ancient times, only those of the inner circle were allowed to know the inner teachings. Free pdf book metaphysical bible dictionary by charles fillmore. 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. Bible mystery and bible meaning 4 now, what i propose is that we shall re. 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 ideas presented in this bible reference book are based on the teachings of jesus christ and are presented in a crossdenominational format.
Very cool book, it is fillmores interpretation of the bible but it opens you u. Barbara waterhouse explores wellknown stories in the bible. This scripture leads off by defining the word wisdom. The connection between the idea of measuring or weighing and the idea of meaningand what that may imply for. Hidden truths from eden society of biblical literature. 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. The retrograde glyph is the doctors sign for a prescription, but it is also the spiritual signpost or omen of the approaching path. The bible is the divine revelation of the true and living god and every jot and tittle in his word is deemed important. In this section you will find information on the mystical interpretation of passages in the old testament of the bible. The things of the spirit are discerned by the spirit. Esoteric principles theosophical society in america. Books books of samael aun weor, gnostic, esoteric, spiritual and sacred ebooks pdf samael aun weor books and lectures on gnosis. 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.
We cannot remove the mysteries from the bible any more than we can remove the mystery of life. 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. One of his suggestions is that we look at many biblical passages not for historical. Biblical numerology is defined as the study of the spiritual significance of numbers used in 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 mysteries of the bible 1 introduction you may have heard some people say, i just cant understand 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. How religious esotericism is really just a form of lying. Free pdf book metaphysical bible dictionary by charles fillmoreedit.
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