What is gnostic spirituality? Trace the origins of gnostic spirituality in the ancient world, and its expressions in the contemporary world, through historical examples of key texts and important figures. We will examine transgressive readings of Christian scripture and esoteric interpretations of Christ as both a historical figure and a spiritual archetype. Gnostic Spirituality: Then and Now Naamleela Free Jones, M.A., is a doctoral candidate at Rice University with a focus in gnosticism, esotericism, and mysticism. She received her B.A. in religion from UC Berkeley, graduating summa cum laude in 2015. Returning to academics as an adult student, Naamleela was raised in a new religious movement deeply resonant with both yogic and gnostic traditions. Today she specializes in the study of new religious movements and esotericism in contemporary culture.
Instructor: Naamleela Free Jones
Monday, March 22
6 pm - 7:30 pm CDT
$20 ($15 Jung Center Members)
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Gnostic Spirituality: Then and Now
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- Written by Michael Craig
Reading the voices of early gnostic texts along with twentieth century figures, we will consider the different perspectives that they offer, and how they can empower our own esoteric relationship to Christianity today.
