The Sophia Teachings [Audio Cassette]

Robert Powell (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 1998

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

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Powell, translator of Meditations on the Tarot and author of The Christ Mystery, brings an anthroposophic perspective to the feminine principle of the divine. While in the best anthroposophical manner Powell makes his subject somewhat elusive, it is clear enough that he finds evidence of the importance of divine and female Wisdom, East and West, ancient and contemporary. For larger collections, where there is strong interest in women's issues in religion.
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Book Description

Scientist and scholar Robert Powell uncovers a secret stream of wisdom flowing through the heart of Christianity: the feminine principle known as Sophia, or Holy Wisdom herself. In this epic work, Powell unveils Holy Sophia's path from ancient goddess to our modern archetype for feminine wisdom, and explores the Christian esoteric secrets of Sophia in detail for the first time.

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Product Details

• Audio Cassette
• Publisher: Sounds True, Incorporated; Har/Cas edition (January 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1564555364
• ISBN-13: 978-1564555366
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 9.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,631,364 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Robert Powell has an enduring passion for the stars, and was awarded a PhD for his contribution to the History of the Zodiac. He is an internationally renowned lecturer. Through the content of his talks given during conferences and workshops, his living knowledge of the stars is woven into his presentations. As well as being a scholar of the history of astronomy, Robert is also a movement therapist trained in the art of eurythmy (from the Greek, meaning beautiful, harmonious movement).
Focusing upon the cosmic aspects of eurythmy, he founded the Choreocosmos School of Cosmic and Sacred Dance, and he leads cosmic dances - dancing with the stars - in the endeavor to create harmony between the heavens, the earth, humanity, and nature. He presents Choreocosmos workshops in Australia, Europe, and North America.
Robert is also co-founder of the Sophia Foundation of North America, through which he facilitates celebrations dedicated to the Divine Feminine, and leads pilgrimages to sacred sites around the world.
Robert is the author of many books, including most recently The Astrological Revolution and Christ and the Maya Calendar (both co-authored with Kevin Dann), and The Mystery, Biography & Destiny of Mary Magdalene. For further information on his books, courses, and biography, visit www.sophiafoundation.org or www.astrogeographia.org

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A great overview, October 23, 2006

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Theodosios (ON, Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Sophia Teachings: The Emergence of the Divine Feminine in Our Time (Paperback)

This is a very good introduction to the Sophianic tradition, which has transcended many faiths and cultures since the dawn of mankind. Powell does a good job of integrating different historical sources and experiences to provide us a compelling account of the role of The Divine Sophia in human history, despite the historical attempts to suppress Her influence.

14 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Feminine God, November 9, 2006

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This review is from: The Sophia Teachings: The Emergence of the Divine Feminine in Our Time (Paperback)

If you are like me you have always felt there was something missing in modern religion...the feminine side of God. This book helps explain what happened to that aspect of the divinity when the Catholic Church gained control of Christianity and made it completely male-oriented, condemning any sign of femininity to silence and dishonor.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Eastern Approach to Christianity, November 20, 2010

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This review is from: The Sophia Teachings: The Emergence of the Divine Feminine in Our Time (Paperback)

This is a fascinating book for anyone interested in Christian mysticism and interested in enhancing the Western (European/American) approach to Christianity by considering the Eastern (Greek/Russian Orthodox, Coptic, etc.) approach. I read this book in conjunction with "The Wisdom Jesus." The two books go well together. For the reader who has been studying the Christian mystics (St. John of the Cross, Theresa of Avila, etc.) this book is a fascinating look at the feminine side of God, which has been ignored, at best, or totally lost, at worst, in the Western Christian emphasis on Jesus Christ as Savior only, while ignoring His teachings on the development of the soul and the process of sanctification through the individual's Christian walk. This book argues convincingly that Christianity can only benefit by taking God out of the cultural "box" we have put Him/Her in, and recognizing the Biblical imagery of God as BOTH/AND--masculine and feminine, protective and nurturing, head and heart.