Prophets in Our Midst Jung, Tolkien, Gebser, Sri Aurobindo and the Mother

Name: Prophets in Our Midst Jung, Tolkien, Gebser, Sri Aurobindo and the Mother
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ISBN: 9781532009549

ISBN-10: 1532009542

ISBN-13: 9781532009549

Edition: 2016

Authors: David T. Johnston

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This book begins with a chapter about Sri Aurobindo and the prophetic nature of his opus magnum, Savitri, using references from Carl Jung. I then examine Jung?s creation myth, using comparative material form Sri Aurobindo and the Mother. I end with a note on heart-Self centered transformation and one involving spiritual transfiguration. I follow with a discussion on the work of J. R. R. Tolkien from the perspective of the mythical psyche, using comparative material from Jung. I subsequently discuss Jung?s take on contemporary religion, Gnosticism and alchemy, along with his encounter with the East. Jung emphasizes the compensatory needs of the Western psyche with prophetic declarations on…

Book details

List price: $17.95
Copyright year: 2016
Publisher: iUniverse, Incorporated
Publication date: 11/30/2016
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 222
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.682
Language: English

I have been involved in the works of both Sri Aurobindo and the Mother, and Jung since 1969. I lived at the Sri Aurobindo Ashram from 1970-1973, when the Mother was actively involved in the life of the Ashram. I subsequently spent 1975 studying at the Jung Institute.