Julius Spier: The Secret History of Palm Reading, Jung, and Etty Hillesum

Julius Spier: The Secret History of Palm Reading, Jung, and Etty HillesumDiscover the remarkable life and legacy of Julius Spier, the German-Jewish pioneer who transformed palm reading into a form of psychological and spiritual analysis. Historian Alexandra Nagel explores Spier’s relationship with Carl Jung, his development of psycho-chirology, and his profound influence on Etty Hillesum, whose diaries became an important record of Jewish life and inner transformation during the Holocaust.The discussion reveals how Spier moved beyond traditional fortune-telling to use hand reading as a tool for character analysis, therapy, and personal development. It also examines his extraordinary social circle in Amsterdam during the German occupation, where music, psychology, spirituality, and mutual support offered refuge amid persecution.A fascinating exploration of Julius Spier, palmistry, Carl Jung, Etty Hillesum, psycho-chirology, spirituality, psychology, and Jewish history during the Holocaust.#JuliusSpier #EttyHillesum #CarlJung #Palmistry #PsychoChirology #Psychology #Spirituality #HolocaustHistory #JewishHistory #AmsterdamHistory #History #PalmReading