William Blake’s Spiritual Alchemy w/M.R. Osborne

10/12/24 • -1 min

M.R. Osborne is back to talk about his book (it’s our fav one yet) “The Alchemy of William Blake: The Three Principles of the Divine Essence in an Allegory of the Spiritual Condition of Man,” which goes deep into the esoteric world of William Blake’s art and philosophy. Osborne meticulously breaks down Blake’s 1811 painting “An Allegory of the Spiritual Condition of Man,” revealing the intricate alchemical symbolism and spiritual messages hidden within. We explore how Blake’s unique vision was influenced by various esoteric traditions, including the work of Jacob Boehme, while still maintaining his singular perspective. The interview offers insights into Blake’s unconventional views on good and evil, his concept of spiritual evolution, and the role of imagination in his religious and philosophical beliefs. Osborne expertly connects Blake’s artistic and spiritual ideas to his political stance, highlighting how Blake’s mysticism informed his critique of societal norms and institutions. Get a rare glimpse into the mind of one of history’s most enigmatic artists and thinkers, making it a must-watch for anyone interested in art, spirituality, or the intersection of creativity and philosophy. Here’s a link to the Blake painting we discuss, The Allegory of the Spiritual Condition of Man: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/cd/William_Blake_%281757-1827%29_-_An_Allegory_of_the_Spiritual_Condition_of_Man_-_PD.27-1949_-_Fitzwilliam_Museum.jpg Buy the book: https://rosecirclebooks.com/published-books/ [https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1933603259-jonathan-stewart-570041071-talk-gnosis-william-blakes-spiritual-alchemy-w-mr-osborne-1.mp3]

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Jakob Böhme, Blake, Art, & Mysticism w/ M.R. Osbourne

Make sure you check out Part 1 of this topic at https://pod.link/845230843/episode/d9d2540d29bb691ffe013116420423ba We’re back with M.R. Osbourne to talk about the profound mysteries and codes hidden in a William Blake painting and what it has to do with a cobbler who changed history. Jakob Böhme, a 16th-century German mystic and cobbler, developed a complex theological system that influenced everyone from William Blake to Karl Marx. Through his mystical insights and experiences, Böhme sought to explain the existence of evil and humanity’s path to reintegration with the divine. The conversation explores Böhme’s unique understanding of good and evil as necessary coexisting forces within creation, his concept of the “Dark World,” and his influence on later esoteric thinkers like Swedenborg and Hegel. Osbourne illuminates these complex ideas through the lens of Blake’s artwork, demonstrating how Blake visually represented Böhme’s principles of divine essence and spiritual transformation. Here’s a link to the Blake painting we discuss, The Allegory of the Spiritual Condition of Man: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/cd/William_Blake_%281757-1827%29_-_An_Allegory_of_the_Spiritual_Condition_of_Man_-_PD.27-1949_-_Fitzwilliam_Museum.jpg Buy the book: https://rosecirclebooks.com/published-books/ [https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1944344543-jonathan-stewart-570041071-talk-gnosis-jakob-bohme-blake-art-mysticism-w-mr-osbourne.mp3]

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