Becoming Gods: Divinisation and Angelomorphic Transformation in Clement
Jun 12, 2020
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Exploring the concept of divinisation and angelomorphic transformation in Clement, discussing the assimilation of humans to a godlike state and encountering God face-to-face. Examining the significance of the Ogdoad in the soul's ability to ascend through the spheres. Exploring the use of tokens and ritualized practices in cosmic ascent. Delving into the concept of ascending souls, universal salvation, and the process of spiritual evolution.
Clement explores the concept of divinization and spiritual evolution, suggesting that individuals can achieve higher states of existence and closer communion with God during their lifetime.
Clement introduces the idea of angelomorphic transformation, where individuals can possess angelic characteristics or status without becoming actual angels, allowing them to participate in the spiritual hierarchy.
Deep dives
Clement of Alexandria's Esoteric Endgame
In this final episode on Clement of Alexandria, his esoteric teachings about the endgame, the highest form of Gnosis, and divinization are explored. Clement discusses various ways to achieve the endgame, including becoming like an angel, seeing God face to face, and participating in the angelic or spiritual hierarchy. He also delves into the concept of apocatastasis, the renewal of the universe by God, and its connection to human beings. Clement's teachings suggest that the process of spiritual evolution and transformation can potentially occur during one's lifetime, leading to a closer communion with God and higher states of existence.
Angelomorphic Numerology and the Spiritual Hierarchy
Clement introduces the concept of angelomorphic transformation, where individuals possess angelic characteristics or status without becoming actual angels. He discusses the spiritual hierarchy, including God the Father, the Logos, the first created ones (Protoktists), archangels, angels, and humans. Clement hints at the possibility of humans ascending and becoming like angels, participating in the spiritual hierarchy. He presents the idea that souls can strive to reach higher levels of spiritual existence, ultimately converging closer to God.
The Esoteric Nature of Clement's Teachings
Clement's teachings on angelic transformation and spiritual evolution are presented in a cryptic and circumspect manner. He alludes to these esoteric concepts and teachings throughout his writing, embedding them within the larger framework of his theological and philosophical ideas. This suggests that the knowledge and understanding of these higher truths were reserved for a select group of initiates or adept seekers of Gnostic Christianity.
Universal Salvation and Clement's Compassion
Clement's belief in universal salvation, the ultimate redemption of all souls, is a striking aspect of his thought. He emphasizes God's boundless goodness, generosity, perfect justice, and compassion. Clement sees the process of divinization and spiritual transformation as an ongoing universal process, spanning over extended periods of time. This perspective of universal salvation contrasts with the church's growing focus on damnation and punishment, highlighting Clement's unique and compassionate view of humanity's spiritual journey.
We discuss Clement's endgame, where the Gnostic encounters god face-to-face after a lengthy transformative evolution into higher and higher spiritual forms. Things get seriously esoteric.
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