Teaser for 'The Gnostic Faustus' 07/31/2010

THE GNOSTIC FAUSTUS MAIN

Topics Discussed:

--The story and historical evolution of the dark tale of Doctor Faustus.
--How the Faustian tragedy directly parallels the fall of Sophia in many Gnostic Scriptures such as The Secret Book of John, On the Origins of the World, The Pistis Sophia and also the legend of Simon Magus.
--The Manichaean influence on the Book of Faustus.
--Evidence revealing that the author of the original tale consciously knew of the Gnostic, Hermetical and even Rosicrucian tradition.
--Deciphering the intricate, secret and symbolical plot that is not about a tragedy but the redemption of the human spirit and an achievement of a higher state of consciousness.
--The blatant Eastern influence on the Faustian tragedy including Trantric Initiation, Kundalini Awakening and Zen Meditation.

And much more, of course!!!

Our rebroadcast is Aeon Byte #74—Gnosticism and Dualism with Sean Martin, author of The Gnostics: The First Christian Heretics and The Cathars. Throughout history the Gnostics were accused of being dualists: those who saw the universe and mankind itself split between light and darkness, body and spirit. Were their enemies right, or did Gnosticism, as usual, buck any theological trend that adds to their uniqueness? We explore Gnostic Dualism through time and belief, adding yet to the enigma that is the Gnostic worldview.

Next week we deal with truth of who really killed Jesus. The Bible has been a source for anti-Semitism for centuries. Yet textual criticism, historical data, and comparative religion reveal a very different picture of who was behind the death of The Christ. You will be very shock when you find out who the villains are behind the misconceptions, cover ups and censorships found in The Bible and Christian tradition. Our Astral Guest will be Gary Greenberg, author of The Judas Brief' and 100 Myths of the Bible.