Metaphysical Bible Study

Shining Light on Scripture

Event details

  • December 5, 2024
  • 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • 3613 Bechelli Lane Redding, CA 96002 Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/931097698?pwd=YzdSdnlsNGxmR0FPY0xCUTdRdldTdz09
  • 530-355-5209

Shining Light on Scripture: Metaphysical Bible Study

Bible StudyJoin Chris Johnson, RScP on Thursday afternoons from 3:00 – 5:00 pm for a fun and enlightening study of one of the most read, yet most misunderstood books, or collections of books, in the world. We began with the Creation myths of the Hebrew Scriptures – or Old Testament, looking at each story and character through the lens of mythology and symbolism; within its historical and cultural context; and according to its literary genre and qualities. We are now considering how these stories shaped the teachings of the Rabbi Yeshua of Nazareth and the formation of the early Christian Church.

We are studying the noncanonical gospels, and we are currently reading

The Gospel of Thomas

Recommended Reading

The Gospel of Thomas: the Gnostic Wisdom of Jesus, by Jean-Yves Leloup

A brief synopsis from bookseller.org (supporting local independent bookstores):

In this  translation of the Gospel of Thomas, Jean-Yves Leloup shows that the Jesus recorded by the “infinitely skeptical and infinitely believing” Thomas has much in common with Gnostics of non-dualistic schools. Like them, Jesus preaches the coming of a new man, the genesis of the man of knowledge. In this gospel, Jesus describes a journey from limited to unlimited consciousness. The Jesus that Thomas presents invites us to drink deeply from the well of knowledge that lies within, not so that we may become good Christians but so we may attain the self-knowledge that will make each of us, too, a Christ.

No prior knowledge of the Bible is required… only an openness to learning how to interpret this great Sacred Work for yourself.

This is a drop-in book study group – come whenever you like.

We meet at the Gathering Place, Suite H, and online at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/931097698?pwd=YzdSdnlsNGxmR0FPY0xCUTdRdldTdz09

Donations graciously accepted.

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