I've run across someone who said that the "rib" incident is a mistranslation. The same Hebrew word means "to split." So, God split Adam into two equal parts. Male and female. Anima and animus. Eve is not subordinate to Adam, in that Adam came first. Eve and Adam are the same original being, split into two parts.

Well done! Fine fiddlin! I've always liked this lyric and you've done it proud. From one of the greatest comedies ever created. I've seen this play many times but the most memorable was a Shakespeare in the Park Joseph Papp production back in the 1980s in NYC. Great cast and direction. Peter MacNicol played Sir Andrew Aguecheek and had me roaring with laughter. I don't think I've ever laughed as loud and as often as during this production. I found out, about forty years later, that Rudolf Steiner saw this play on one of his trips to England and was reported as roaring out loud at the antics of the actor who was playing Sir Andrew Aguecheek in the production he viewed. Ars Longa.

Don't know if this is worth anything but I've often wondered if Sophia (the feminine aspect of God) was in conjunction to what is commonly referred to as negative theology..aka..the apophatic as termed in orthodox christianity..?? For me, the apopathic way is in the process of "giving way" or surrender unto simplicity..a dropping of our own ego and will.. Didn't Nicholas of Cusa write a book called The way of unknowing?..a kind of learned ignorance that enhances the way of Wisdom to blossom within..?? And the cataphatic way being the assertive study of our own will the know the things of God through reading writing conversing.. As in a kind of spiritual sexuality..the male has the aggressive nature of action, creativity..the feminine is receptive and passive to coming into spiritual illuminations..the two sides of the same coin..yin and yang to a certain degree maybe Anything to offer along these lines? I don't mind corrections..none of my thoughts are chiseled in stone

Amazing where is this?

I recently learned about Mr. Shawn. Hes like a breath of fresh air 🙌

I deeply appreciate the poetry - mesmerizing. That is precisely why I chose a child for my card #0 (Traditionally the Fool card).

How can you say that you are NOT a visionary?

What would you say the ultimate goal is for the person practicing Sophiology?

As St. Augustine said "That which is known as the Christian religion existed among the ancients, and never did not exist." All the ancient religions were Christian but they were pre-incarnation versions of Christianity. A recently discovered text written by the Chinese Emperor who ruled during the time of Christ's life on earth discloses that he knew that the God they worshiped, who bore an amazing resemblance to Yahweh, had incarnated in the West and been crucified thus saving Humanity. Christianity did not "borrow" or "steal" pagan rites, rituals, and stories, Christianity fulfilled them. And that's also why the great cathedrals of Christianity are often built over sacred pagan sites. It's the same religion. The main difference is that Christianity is post-incarnation, crucification, and resurrection of the Being of this Universe. So, practicing pagan religions now is pointless, atavistic, and can even be considered "evil," as those practices are out of sync with the current time and needs of Humanity. When the indigenous Americans talked about "The Elders" and the "Holy People," they were talking about the very same angelic hierarchies of the Christian world.

Great video Jacob Boehme was 100% contacted by God. I've had visions similar to his. He is legit.

The horror indeed ... coffee hour is where the real challenge is and where alot of the healing and learning and growth happens.. becoming human.. restoring the Image... I absolutely have to force myself to stay.. I go out to the car and have a cigarette and say a prayer for strength and go back in... always glad that I did

What an exquisite talk thank you!

Insightful, thank you

Jesus Christ is a story that is more than a story.

Hello Dr. Shaw!

I enjoyed this conversation very much. I hope it's not too egotistical, but I would like to offer my story The Golden Soldier into the thoughts here.

Romantic mystical tellers of stories. Thank you gentlemen.

Great conversation, thank you both!

It honestly feels like Christmas morning to find this in my KZbin feed.

Oh hell yes, some day, me, you 'Martin, and a night of poetry and song and free flowing beer needs to happen. Can't wait to watch this.

Many thanks for this discussion, it touched on several ‘issues’ , questions I’ve had , still meditate on. I read Black Elk Speaks back in the 70s, it had a strong impact opened my eyes to an an appreciation of Native American culture and spirituality. It was a shock to learn later that he converted to Catholicism. The pearls, diamonds are buried so deep, hidden, but the fragrance is unmistakable, defying all attempts by the other to deny….peace

Stop mumbling and whispering.

Can't hear him.

If anyone loved the Sun and the brightness of the day, it surely was Herrick... Maybe that's why the summer Sun came out for you as you read the words of her long-gone minister... Words from the Gospel of Truth. Thanks for posting this.

Hey Michael. Revisiting Donne after some years. Thanks for this, your passion and insight is very evident.

I like the book but I believe Jesus is an allegorical myth. There was no literal resurrection or anything supernatural like that. Is that fine? Can I still be a mystical Christian?

"Thirst for Truth is fundamentally a prayer" -- I am all in. "True work is also a prayer". YES! And as I am listening to you speak, this verse appears in my head "And when He had taken some bread and given thanks, He broke it and gave it to them, saying, “This is My body which is given for you; do this in remembrance of Me.” And in the same way He took the cup after they had eaten, saying, “This cup which is poured out for you is the new covenant in My blood." -- Luke 22:19-20. If this is not magic, I don't know what is.

The idea of being worshipped vs. being appreciated. There is a difference between the two. I am totally in awe with the "Serpent" that is showing up in your videos on the Arcanum - totally validating my interpretation in the paintings. As I am working on the Hierophant composition, it donned on me, the two men depicted are Enoch and Elijah. Something that I am meditating on. I have no concept how I would be rendering the Lover's card. The image has not yet been revealed to me. With AI Art, I wonder what the point of doing what i am doing. Alas! " I have promises to keep...and miles to go before I sleep, and miles to go before I sleep" -- one day at a time sweet Jesus.

Have you read "Many Lives Many Masters"?

I have NO WORDS. I have sent you my interpretation of the Hermit - through the eyes of an Artist.

love this Michael. But I could not make out how you celebrate the eucharist - the bread and wine. Do you have bread and Wine (juice)?

Interesting. The example of Prince Charles you gave here - well, he is King Charles now.

I just ordered this book yesterday. Then I found your channel today. This is not an accident. I have been exploring and researching Tarot for years. I have been trying to find the missing link between Tarot and Christianity and decided to start painting my own 22 Arcanum based on contemplation and insight but all the while finding a way to express the roots based on Christianity. I have gotten only about halfway - ten Tarot paintings so far and then I stopped. It felt like a lost cause, but something inside has been pushing me to continue with this work. it is a feeling that is compelling and maddening. Your videos are helping me to contemplate once again, and I am grateful to have found your channel. I will be 52 years old in July. I was an Atheist for the first 35 years of my life. The past 17 years, I have accepted Christ in my heart, met my beloved husband Marc and have been on this quest to share my faith with the new generation. Most Christians associate Tarot with Witchcraft, and some have even side-eyed and chuckled at me when they see my work and how I try to link it to the Bible. I am hoping that this book will inspire me to continue and get the 22 Arcanum done within the next two years. Hearing you talk about this has been refreshing. Lately, I have been wanting to get Baptized. I went through RCIA program, completed it, but never got Baptized. That is another thing I am hoping to get done once my Arcanum is completed.

Beautifully put. Thank you so much for this video. My husband and I just found out about Waldorf 2 months ago and have been completely in love with it ever since. My daughter will be starting third grade at a public Waldorf Charter School this fall and we could it be more excited. I think she's going to love it. She's coming from a traditional mainstream School

Great is Diana of the Ephesians!

I have to say I'm frustrated that after watching several of your sophiology videos I still don't have a clear idea of what sophiology is. The Blessed Virgin Mary (known from the beginning of time), the sacred feminine, the Wisdom of God are glimpses. What about the world soul? I suppose I struggle to step outside a thomistic conceptual vocab. Are we talking about a kind of "virginal matrix" or virginal prime matter free from corruption? Are we including in that idea an archetypal creation that not only never fell, but perdures and sheds influence on the fallen world? Is Sophia proposed as a perduring, incorrupt, archetypal world soul which can be sought and found reflected in our physical surroundings?

I believe Maragret has planted many seeds at BYU. They love her work there.

All nations shall call her blessed

Emily Dickinson?

Margaret's work has greatly influenced my Biblical study, especially the Book of Revelation: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJvMdIhjiNCmkLssi=stRJfa_-ig-M7YAK

I had a vision of a beautiful old woman in a dream, a dream that seemed realer than real. This was early 2007 and I had major drug and alcohol problems then. This woman in the dream emanated an otherworldly maternal love and she completely saw through me. She told me my life was going to change and I wasn't going to make the same mistakes anymore. I broke down in her lap in tears and she covered me in her arms. A few months later I got clean and I have been since. My clean date is 9/8/07, which is the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin. I didn't realize this at the time, only years later as I made my way back the Catholic Church. Tomberg who spoke alot on Sophia played a major role in my reversion. I can't help but connect this to my dream.

Is there a connection between Kabbalah and Sophiology?

Make more videos! Great reflection

are you dong anything live? I studied Donne for A level(pre uni) an I loved it; the world in the person

I grew up in the thumb area of Michigan. We had a 50 acre farm with a forest at the back of our property. I seen fairies when I was only about 3 or 4 while my family and I were taking a nature walk. I remember what my young mind made of it. I intuitively understood that I could only see them because I was young and had not lost my understandings the way that most adults do. I have had a handful of experiences that my siblings and I had kept hidden from our parents. It wouldn’t be possible for me to not believe.

Does virgin also mean independent not belonging to any man

Keats spent so much of his career dying. If he lived another 25 years I think he could have rivaled Shakespeare. He wanted to start writing plays.

it is the most unuseful thing i've ever seen

Michael, my friend Richard down in Ecuador (I am in NH/USA) recommended this book to me a couple of weeks ago. One of his friends down in Cuenca is Jim, apparently a guy that published your books. So I feel like we are connected!! I start my day now watching your videos to help me with this rather daunting book and love the things you notice and how you connect/weave ideas together. I was about half way thru the Magician and feeling a bit overwhelmed when I discovered you. So just to say Thank you dearly for your beautiful teachings on this remarkable book! ( I watched your video on the Magician at least three times and read the foreward and that chapter at least as many. I wish like you, that I had discovered this book back in the 80's but better late than never at the age of 75.)

Thank you Michael!