- Hardcover: 284 pages
- Publisher: Princeton University Press (11 May 1993)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0691099758
- ISBN-13: 978-0691099750
- Product Dimensions: 23.5 x 15.2 x 2.5 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 3,308,109 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Gnosticism, together with alchemy, was for C.G. Jung the chief prefiguration of his analytical psychology. Jung did not simply interpret Gnostic texts psychologically but also cited them as confirmation of his psychology. An authority on theories of myth and Gnosticism, Robert Segal has searched the Jungian corpus to bring together in one volume Jung's main discussions of this ancient form of spirituality. Included in this volume are both Jung's sole work devoted entirely to Gnosticism, "Gnostic symbols of the Self," and his own Gnostic myth, "Seven Sermons to the Dead." the book also contains key essays by two of the best-known writers on Jungian psychology and Gnosticism: Father Victor White and Gilles Quispel, whose "C.G. Jung and die Gnosis" is here translated for the first time. In his extensive introduction Segal discusses Jung's fascination with Gnosticism, the parallel for Jung between ancient Gnostics and modern Jungian patients, the Jungian meaning of Gnostic myths and of the Seven Sermons, Jung's possible misinterpretation of Gnosticism, and the common characterization of Jung himself as a contemporary Gnostic.
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Brilliant texts that never made it in the editing of the bible. C G Jung studied a wide range of subjects and wrote about them, it outlines an ancient spirituality and various myths and confirms his psychology. Yet another one for the bookshelf. A very enlightened writer who spanned 1875 and died 1961. A wealth of experiences.
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A Definitive Work
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For anyone wanting to know Carl Jung's views on Gnosticism, this is the definitive work. Segal does an excellent job of describing Carl Jung's view of Gnosticism and the contrast with Jung's psychology. The explanation is very detailed, yet very clear and easy to understand.
Jung's Seven Sermons to the Dead are included, along with excerpts from Jung's other relevant works. This book is an excellent investment for this interested in both Gnosticism and psychology.
Jung's Seven Sermons to the Dead are included, along with excerpts from Jung's other relevant works. This book is an excellent investment for this interested in both Gnosticism and psychology.
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