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The Sophia Teachings Robert A. Powell Sophia: Archetype of the Divine Feminine - On The Sophia Teachings, scientist and scholar Robert Powell uncovers a secret stream of wisdom flowing through the heart of Christianity: the feminine principle known in Greek as "Sophia," or Holy Wisdom herself. This sacred embodiment – named in the Old Testament as the first living being made by God – has comforted and guided seekers of truth in every age and culture, including our own. In this epic, six-cassette work, Robert Powell unveils Holy Sophia’s path from ancient goddess to our modern archetype of feminine wisdom. He surveys the wonders and teachings associated with this unacknowledged treasure from Christianity’s mystical past, spanning the Greek philosophers ("lovers of Sophia"), King Solomon (the archetypal seeker of wisdom), and the cosmic visions of Hildegard of Bingen and the Russian Orthodox "Sophiologists" of this century. Communion with Holy Sophia, Powell shows, has profoundly influenced the very foundations of our civilization and its spiritual development. Who is this archetype of the Divine Feminine, and what does she mean to us today? Combining historical facts with theological insights, Powell vividly portrays this beloved figure’s rebirth in our time as a source of supreme comfort and higher inspiration. Powell explores the Christian esoteric secrets of Sophia in detail for the first time, offering meditations and instructions on how each human being can begin to embody the wisdom of Sophia. The Sophia Teachings represents the most complete audio study course ever to unveil and embrace the "Mother of all humanity." 10-page study guide Learn More About: The complete history and philosophy of Sophia • The feminine Holy Trinity and its influence in daily life • Why Saint Augustine revered Sophia’s influence • The "Rose of the World": secret teachings from Russia• The Virgin Mary’s historical relationship to Holy Sophia • Why Sophia is reemerging now, and how to prepare for her coming • Meditations for using Sophia as a wellspring of personal inspiration • How Christ relates to the reemergence of Sophia The "Our Mother" prayer – a new dispensation for our time - The Bible’s Wisdom Books and their direct teachings of Sophia • Authentic prayers, meditations, and practices for communion with Holy Sophia, and more
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The Emergence of the Divine Feminine in Our Time Robert Powell In The Sophia Teachings, Robert Powell, co-founder of the Sophia Foundation of North America in Nicasio, California, uncovers a secret stream of wisdom flowing through the heart of Christianity: the feminine principle known in Greek as “Sophia,” or Holy Wisdom herself. This sacred embodiment—named in the Old Testament at the first living being made by God—has comforted and guided seekers of truth in every age and culture, including our own. Powell surveys the THE SOPHIA TEACHINGS THE SOPHIA TEACHINGS wonders and teachings associated with this unacknowledged treasure T HE S OP HIA T EA CHINGS from Christianity’s mystical past, spanning the Greek philosophers, King Solomon, the cosmic visions of Hildegard von Bingen, Our Lady of Guadalupe, and the relation of Sophia to Mary the mother of Christ. Robert Powell is the author of Divine Sophia: Holy Wisdom and other related works. His research into the life of Christ led to the publication of Chronicle of the Living Christ: The Life and Ministry of Jesus Christ (Anthroposophic Press). His latest books are The Christ Mystery: Heavens: Sophia and New Star Wisdom. Robert Powell lives in Kinsau, Germany. Cover design: Duane Smith © copyright 2001 LANTERN BOOKS www.lanternbooks.com www.booklightinc.com Spirituality 176 pages 1-930051-52-2 $15.00 paperback original 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 July 2001 Lantern Books Contact: Martin Rowe, 212-414-2275