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Brandon and Mark explore old religious texts finding stories and teachings that you may not have heard.
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Sunday Apr 11, 2021
Sunday Apr 11, 2021
On this episode of the Gnostic Deluge we begin to discuss the Mormon "Book of Moses" found in the "Pearl of Great Price" found in the LDS standard scriptures. The "Book of Moses" is a reworking of the original biblical book of Genesis by Joseph Smith Jr through inspiration. In it we learn where the Devil came from, why God created man, and what mans role is in creation according to mormon theology. Enjoy!
Tuesday Mar 30, 2021
Tuesday Mar 30, 2021
On this episode of the Gnostic Deluge we are continuing with the myths of Mesopotamia. We are discussing Atrashasis also know as "When the gods instead of man" It is on of three Mesopotamian deluge stories found on ancient cuniform tablets. This one is particularly interesting because it detail the reason for human creation and also shows some of the tension between the higher and lower gods that lead to mans creation. Enjoy!
Monday Mar 08, 2021
Monday Mar 08, 2021
On this episode of the Gnostic Deluge Gilgamesh is distraught by the death of he dear friend Enkidu. Realizing the mortality of himself of all mankind Gilgamesh goes on a quest seeking the one man who may have the secret to eternal life. Mountains are scaled, oceans are sailed, creatures are slain, as answers are sought. Enjoy!
Link to NK Sanders text: eog.pdf (aina.org)
Monday Mar 01, 2021
Monday Mar 01, 2021
On this episode of the Gnostic Deluge we are continuing the Epic of Gilgamesh. Now that Enkidu and Gilgamesh have wrestled and become friends, they real adventures begin. Enjoy!
NK Sander translation: eog.pdf (aina.org)
Monday Feb 22, 2021
Monday Feb 22, 2021
On this episode of the Gnostic Deluge we are moving to Mesopotamia and the myth of the Epic of Gilgamesh. This is a multi episode journey. In this episode Gilgamesh the King meets his equal in Enkidu; a wild man from the wilderness. Enjoy!
NK Sanders text: eog.pdf (aina.org)
Monday Feb 08, 2021
Monday Feb 08, 2021
On this episode of the Gnostic Deluge we continue our discussion of the Apocryphon of John. Yaltabaoth and his minions create the soul of man, not realizing the true power of what they have created. Adam, Eve, Cain, Abel, Seth, the flood are a few more things that are explained as John gets answers to the questions that he asked at the beginning of the text. Enjoy!
Monday Feb 01, 2021
Monday Feb 01, 2021
On this episode of the Gnostic Deluge we are talking about the Apocryphon of John found in the Nag Hammadi library. This text throughly explains the Gnostic creation myth and goes earlier in the Beginning then the Book of Genesis' beginning. Enjoy!
Monday Jan 11, 2021
Monday Jan 11, 2021
On this episode of the Gnostic Deluge we are discussing one of the most famous books from the Nag Hammadi Library, the Gospel of Thomas. In this text we hear words and stories are familiar to those in the Bible but also Jesus talks of Doctrine and teachings that are foreign to the Biblical Jesus. This is a long one, so buckle up and enjoy!
Monday Jan 04, 2021
Monday Jan 04, 2021
On this episode of the Gnostic Deluge we have a Smorgasbord. In this one we do a taste test of two of our favorite ginger beers. Later we discuss \neck beards, the dangers of shaving, Eliphas Levi, Audiobook Aps, Symbolism in the Bible, the Nag Hammadi Library, differing realities, Astrology, Nintendo's "Animal crossing" and a few other topics. Enjoy!
Monday Dec 28, 2020
Monday Dec 28, 2020
On this episode of the Gnostic Deluge we discuss Ralph Waldo Emerson's essay, "Self Reliance". The essay is surprisingly relevant to todays world, though it was written in 1840's America. In it, Emerson pulls back the curtain and reveals the biggest conspiracy against the individual ever. Enjoy!