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Forum: Subtext

The alchemical subtext of works that are not normally considered to be part of this genre, such as the Bible, the Torah etc.

  1. Potentially Controversial Paragraph in 'Hermes Old & True Natural Path'

    From the English translation of 'Hermes Trismegistus Old and True Natural Path', page 19: What do the here present Alchemists/Seekers make of this...

    Started by Andro, 01-23-2015 01:05 PM
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    • Replies: 16
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    08-27-2022 06:11 AM Go to last post
  2. The Snake and The Tree.

    G-d created Adam and Eve as perfect creatures possessing wisdom and intelligence beyond what we deformed wretched humans can even comprehend. So if...

    Started by Saturneus, 01-14-2020 08:30 PM
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    • Replies: 37
    • Views: 25,443
    09-05-2021 06:20 PM Go to last post
  3. Earth Alchemy by Anne Parker & Dominique Susani

    I’ve made it through 2 chapters of this book already, and it keeps getting better. Earth Alchemy: Aligning your Home with Nature’s Energies seeks...

    Started by Kiorionis, 02-29-2020 01:29 AM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 8,882
    03-05-2020 05:09 PM Go to last post
  4. Talking Saturneus views on Judaism's Mission in the World

    This is a Spin-off Thread from Saturneus' Introduction post. - this thread is also where a bunch of off-topic posts in other threads ended up ...

    Started by Awani, 01-13-2020 05:48 PM
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    • Replies: 166
    • Views: 108,472
    01-19-2020 10:48 PM Go to last post
  5. Further Kabalistic Teachings (from a non-jewish non-fanatical)

    So.. if the esoteric understanding of the genesis progress is considered the first Kabalistic secret of the Torah. (One which personally has not yet...

    Started by elixirmixer, 01-16-2020 10:01 PM
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    • Replies: 29
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    01-18-2020 04:06 AM Go to last post
  6. Post On Creation, The Stone and The World to Come.

    ***There is so much more to add, I must organize my thoughts and calculate how I wish to present the information. I apologize for how long it takes....

    Started by Saturneus, 01-13-2020 06:12 PM
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    • Replies: 45
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    01-16-2020 12:14 PM Go to last post
  7. Adam was the Serpent in The Garden of Eden.

    Before you read this, please make sure to read my other two threads (The OP, no need to read the entire thing) "On creation the stone and the world...

    Started by Saturneus, 01-15-2020 06:31 PM
    7 Pages
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    01-16-2020 11:16 AM Go to last post
  8. Old vs. New Testament

    I've been looking into the Old Testament of late, especially non-KJV translations... more "source" material and it makes me wonder... Christianity...

    Started by Awani, 01-17-2019 09:23 PM
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    • Replies: 50
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    01-20-2019 05:54 PM Go to last post
  9. Queen James

    The go to source in terms of Bible versions, if you want to do some good ol' fashioned gay bashing, is the King James. Apparently King James was a...

    Started by Awani, 03-21-2018 12:07 AM
    bible
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 13,253
    10-25-2018 01:05 AM Go to last post
  10. Gospel of Thomas

    This is probably one of my favorite gnostic text. You can read it in full here. It is like a list of secret sayings that the living Jesus spoke...

    Started by Awani, 09-14-2010 07:18 PM
    gnosticism, gospel of thomas, jesus
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 25,129
    05-16-2018 09:20 AM Go to last post
  11. Philosopher's Stone In The Bible?

    I wanted your guys opinions on some of these verses, and your interpretation of them and if you view them as relating to the philosophers stone. ...

    Started by ArcherSage, 10-28-2016 03:41 PM
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    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 35,280
    01-20-2018 07:25 AM Go to last post
  12. The Book of Malachi

    Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3

    Started by Schmuldvich, 10-13-2016 03:09 AM
    • Replies: 2
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    11-13-2017 09:09 PM Go to last post
  13. Sheldrake on Jesus and Sacrifice

    To celebrate this great Holy Day of Easter Mass, let us receive some insight from Mr. Sheldrake: :cool:

    Started by Awani, 04-13-2017 10:14 PM
    jesus, sacrifice, sheldrake
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 12,240
    04-14-2017 12:11 AM Go to last post
  14. Alchemical Secrets Hidden in Non-Alchemical Literature?

    I was interested about his connection of alchemy with Swift. I know Swift was a bit of a seer but I would be interested to hear about his with...

    Started by thoth, 01-16-2016 12:08 AM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 19,455
    02-21-2017 10:27 PM Go to last post
  15. Codex Gigas

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Codex_Gigas Cool, have to go see it! After all I live right next to the library... :cool:

    Started by Awani, 04-22-2013 02:03 AM
    bible, codex gigas, devil
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 16,753
    02-01-2017 07:11 AM Go to last post
  16. Gospel of Judas

    Full text (PDF) The Gnostic texts are very interesting, and this particular gospel is especially fascinating and I can't believe I haven't posted...

    Started by Awani, 12-02-2016 01:00 AM
    3 Pages
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    gospel, judas
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 48,683
    12-04-2016 04:28 PM Go to last post
  17. Azoth in the Gnostic Texts?

    This was taken from "The discourse on the 8th and 9th" He is perfect, the invisible God to whom one speaks in silence - his image is moved when it...

    Started by ArcherSage, 12-03-2016 01:47 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 14,021
    12-03-2016 01:47 PM Go to last post
  18. The Shephard of Hermas = Hermes??

    This is a story from one of the lost or forgotten books of the bible, and I could not help but notice the similarities between the names Hermes and...

    Started by ArcherSage, 11-06-2016 07:44 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 11,732
    11-06-2016 07:44 PM Go to last post
  19. Surah Ar-Rahman (The Beneficent)

    We all know the Bible is filled with declarations of our Art, but did you know that the Qur'an is too? Throughout its entirety, nearly every...

    Started by Schmuldvich, 10-13-2016 03:33 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 12,157
    10-13-2016 09:42 AM Go to last post
  20. Bible 2.0

    I was listening to Duncan Trussell (comedian/podcaster) and he had the great idea of taking the Bible and using find/replace in Word to create a new...

    Started by Awani, 08-09-2016 09:10 PM
    bible
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 23,024
    08-11-2016 02:59 PM Go to last post

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