This description of Christian Hermeticism aligns well with my own. After spending more than a year with Tomberg's writings and participating in the Lord's Prayer Course he initiated, I realized recently that yes, I can consider myself a Christian Hermeticist. The stream he initiated is authentic and much needed in the Church, but it is intended for those who have the disposition and/or endurance to work in solitude.
I'm currently reading Tomberg's Meditations on the Tarot. It's beautiful, wonderful and quite a tome! I've actually ready four other books on the side while still finding my way through the deep waters he offers. I've been reading it on my Kindle/phone, then one of my clients gave me the actual book and I was astounded at how huge it was! I absolutely love the idea of "pictorial consciousness", symbols and symbolic correspondence is especially important to me as a visual artist and visual thinker/experienc-er. I also agree whole heatedly that that those drawn to Christian Hermeticism are driven by a desire to understand everything and learn from everyone, and find truth, all truth, not just salavific truth to be the pearl of great price. Thank you for a wonderfully clear explanation, I've just subscribed.
I had never heard of Christian Hermeticism whether as a philosophy or otherwise, but I based on what you’ve laid out as it’s foundational beliefs, it seems to be what I am. I thought I was just a heretical Catholic/Orthodox neo-Gnostic and Theosophist.
Hi Kyle! Great to hear from you and to meet another spiritual friend. I’m glad you felt resonance with what I shared here. Have you ever read Meditations on the Tarot before?
Hello and apologies for the late reply! I disconnect from time to time and mentally to discharge the ethereal toxicity that I absorb on a day to day basis as empathically spongey bipolar person lol. I have *not* read Meditatios on the Tarot before, unfortunately. I’m quite new and novice to the deeper spiritual world.
Sooo, I have been experiencing a very "unique" life that has recently become unmanageable and horrific , but I have been able to get some information in regards to the nature of our existence. I need to contact whoever wrote this essay. Raphael? My name is Chris Fontaine and my number is US 507 810 9478 or email thisisametaphor76@gmail.com. Any contact information would be helpful or just reach out...my story is worth hearing. Thank you
Many great things here though I strongly object to the constructed term "western judeo-christian tradition." There's a clear history and subversive reason it was created in the 19th century. There is indeed a Western Christian tradition but we should be aware and avoid judeo-protestant political terms.
Charles Williams (friend of CS Lewis) novel The Greater Trumps deals with Tarot in a mystical way. It's very good. There is a Christian who understands effortlessly what some servants of Tarot are trying to grasp. Recommend
Can Hermetic Christian solve my question? “ Are sentient beings able to acquire total objective truth, without relying on potentially misbelieving faith? ”
I’ve been reading his magnum opus the last few months, and it has been absolutely astounding. One question I have for you is how do you navigate the inevitable accusations of heresy from people unfamiliar with this tradition? Reconciliation seems to me to be quite the daunting task.
I’ve been reading Meditations on the Tarot since I found it, late 90’s I think. Didn’t know who wrote it until now. I definitely consider myself a Christian Hermeticist. i spend at least two hours a day in contemplation, prayer and meditation. I can do this because I am retired. I graduated high school in 1967 and was into archetypes soon after. Began to study Jung in my late 30’s. I live and work in solitude in a house my husband and I built in 1977. We love our life in these hills. I hope by subscribing I can contribute in some way.
This description of Christian Hermeticism aligns well with my own. After spending more than a year with Tomberg's writings and participating in the Lord's Prayer Course he initiated, I realized recently that yes, I can consider myself a Christian Hermeticist. The stream he initiated is authentic and much needed in the Church, but it is intended for those who have the disposition and/or endurance to work in solitude.
I'm currently reading Tomberg's Meditations on the Tarot. It's beautiful, wonderful and quite a tome! I've actually ready four other books on the side while still finding my way through the deep waters he offers. I've been reading it on my Kindle/phone, then one of my clients gave me the actual book and I was astounded at how huge it was! I absolutely love the idea of "pictorial consciousness", symbols and symbolic correspondence is especially important to me as a visual artist and visual thinker/experienc-er. I also agree whole heatedly that that those drawn to Christian Hermeticism are driven by a desire to understand everything and learn from everyone, and find truth, all truth, not just salavific truth to be the pearl of great price. Thank you for a wonderfully clear explanation, I've just subscribed.
I had never heard of Christian Hermeticism whether as a philosophy or otherwise, but I based on what you’ve laid out as it’s foundational beliefs, it seems to be what I am. I thought I was just a heretical Catholic/Orthodox neo-Gnostic and Theosophist.
Hi Kyle! Great to hear from you and to meet another spiritual friend. I’m glad you felt resonance with what I shared here. Have you ever read Meditations on the Tarot before?
Hello and apologies for the late reply! I disconnect from time to time and mentally to discharge the ethereal toxicity that I absorb on a day to day basis as empathically spongey bipolar person lol. I have *not* read Meditatios on the Tarot before, unfortunately. I’m quite new and novice to the deeper spiritual world.
Sooo, I have been experiencing a very "unique" life that has recently become unmanageable and horrific , but I have been able to get some information in regards to the nature of our existence. I need to contact whoever wrote this essay. Raphael? My name is Chris Fontaine and my number is US 507 810 9478 or email thisisametaphor76@gmail.com. Any contact information would be helpful or just reach out...my story is worth hearing. Thank you
Thank you for this -- so many spiritual topics interest me but Christian Hermeticism calls me back again and again. Such a deep well!
Many great things here though I strongly object to the constructed term "western judeo-christian tradition." There's a clear history and subversive reason it was created in the 19th century. There is indeed a Western Christian tradition but we should be aware and avoid judeo-protestant political terms.
Charles Williams (friend of CS Lewis) novel The Greater Trumps deals with Tarot in a mystical way. It's very good. There is a Christian who understands effortlessly what some servants of Tarot are trying to grasp. Recommend
Can Hermetic Christian solve my question? “ Are sentient beings able to acquire total objective truth, without relying on potentially misbelieving faith? ”
I’ve been reading his magnum opus the last few months, and it has been absolutely astounding. One question I have for you is how do you navigate the inevitable accusations of heresy from people unfamiliar with this tradition? Reconciliation seems to me to be quite the daunting task.
I’ve been reading Meditations on the Tarot since I found it, late 90’s I think. Didn’t know who wrote it until now. I definitely consider myself a Christian Hermeticist. i spend at least two hours a day in contemplation, prayer and meditation. I can do this because I am retired. I graduated high school in 1967 and was into archetypes soon after. Began to study Jung in my late 30’s. I live and work in solitude in a house my husband and I built in 1977. We love our life in these hills. I hope by subscribing I can contribute in some way.
This is quite profound. Thank you for your writings on this subject!