The Light of Lucifer and Seed of Seth - ROBERT SEPEHR
Robert Sepehr・2 minutes read
Carl Jung referred to a god named Abraxas, less defined than God or Devil, found in Gnostic texts, while Aleister Crowley linked it to Kabbalistic formulas in his work. Gnostic texts challenge traditional Christian views and incorporate figures like Seth, with the Sethians believing in ascending to a semi-divine state through liturgical practices.
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- Carl Jung identified Abraxas as a deity embodying both creative and destructive forces, depicted in Gnostic texts and ancient gemstones, challenging traditional notions of God and Devil.
- Gnostic literature, including texts like the Gospel of Basilides and the Nag Hammadi Library, presents alternative perspectives on Christian beliefs, questioning the crucifixion narrative and exploring complex theological themes.
- The Sethian Gnostic sect, tracing its lineage to Seth and emphasizing gnosis through baptismal practices, developed a unique cosmology with figures like Barbello and Yaldabaoth, challenging traditional Christian trinities and interpretations of biblical stories.
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Who is Abraxas?
Abraxas is a god less defined than God or Devil, found in Gnostic texts and engraved on antique gemstones. Carl Jung referred to Abraxas, associated with a lion or rooster-headed man with serpentine legs, similar to the incantation "abracadabra."
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