CHARACTERS_AS_STATES
Characters as States of Consciousness
Biblical characters are not historical figures but symbolic representations of eternal states of consciousness that are revealed to humanity as part of God's…
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A State Called Moses
While reading scripture, always bear in mind that it is a story of salvation and not secular history, that the characters - from Adam to Jesus - are states of consciousness. In Blake's "Visions of the Last Judgment," he said: "It ought to be understood that the Persons Moses and Abraham are not here meant, but states signified by those names as they were revealed to mortal man in a series of divine revelations, as they are written in the Bible."
Biblical characters are not historical figures but symbolic representations of eternal states of consciousness that are revealed to humanity as part of God's plan of salvation.
Divine Signs
One day you will encounter what appears on paper to be a person, but he will be a state of consciousness, personified.
Biblical characters are not historical individuals but represent specific states of consciousness that one can experience or embody.
The Free Man
So, you see, Paul is no more a person than Jesus Christ, Abraham, Isaac, or Jacob. These are simply names of eternal states of consciousness; and when you reach the state of Paul, the mystery of Jesus Christ will unfold within you and you will be set free.
Biblical characters are not historical individuals but represent eternal states of consciousness that individuals pass through on their spiritual journey, leading to the unfolding of the Christ mystery and ultimate freedom.
The Spirit Within
When reading the Bible always bear in mind that the persons Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Jesus, Peter, Paul, (or any name appearing there) are states of consciousness. The names only identify the states represented. If you see the characters as persons, you misunderstand scripture, for the names are simply personifications of eternal states which will be revealed to you, mortal man, in a series of divine revelations.
Biblical characters are not historical individuals but personifications of eternal states of consciousness that are revealed to man through divine revelation.