The Psyche in Antiquity: Gnosticism and Early Christianity : From Paul of Tarsus to Augustine (Studies in Jungian Psychology By Jungian Analysts, 2) [Paperback]

Edward F. Edinger (Author), Deborah A. Wesley (Author, Editor)

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• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Inner City Books (July 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0919123872
• ISBN-13: 978-0919123878
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
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3.0 out of 5 stars Slow going, May 12, 2007

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This review is from: The Psyche in Antiquity: Gnosticism and Early Christianity : From Paul of Tarsus to Augustine (Studies in Jungian Psychology By Jungian Analysts, 2) (Paperback)

This work by a well known Jungian is slow going and relies too much on esoteric quotes form C.G. Jung. When he writes about the New Testament, Edinger is very informative though his style is tedius. The suplementary quotes from Jung are too long, over used and distrative. Jung's view on Christianity are hindered by his ambivalence about it and trying too hard to mythologize its message and mysteries. Edinger would have beeb better served using Jungian authors who are also believers.