The search for roots; C.G. Jung and the tradition of gnosis

Foreword by Lance S. Owens.. Original ed. in German pub. as Die Suche nach den eigenen Wurzeln...Bern, Peter Lang Pub. Inc., 1999.)

Preface to the English edition. Foreword by Lance S. Owens. 1 Introduction. 2 Martin Buber versus Carl Gustav Jung. 3 Devotio versus gnosis. 4 On the nature of gnosis. 5 Law versus personal responsibility. 6 Jung and gnosis. 7 The Septem Sermones ad Mortuos

'...C.G. Jung located the historical foundation of his psychology in the Gnosis of antiquity. Dr. Ribi now closely examines Jung's life-long association with Gnostic tradition and his use of Gnostic writings. He illustrates how a dialogue between Jungian and Gnostic studies can open new perspectives on the experiential nature of Gnosis, both ancient and modern. Creative engagement with Gnostic tradition further broadens the imaginative scope of modern depth psychology, and adds an essential context for understanding the voice of the soul emerging in our modern age.'

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