Mysticism and the Logos (St. John's Day 3)

Unpack the _logos_—from Philo to the Gospel of John—in this deep dive into theology and mysticism!--- Join and support the community: https://www.creationspaths.com/ In this engaging discussion for the third day of Christmas, Charlie and Brian explore the rich theological and mystical concept of the _logos_, connecting its origins in Philo of Alexandria’s writings to the Gospel of John. They delve into the philosophical roots of the _logos_, its relationship to Neoplatonism, and its significance in Christian theology as a bridge between the divine and the material. The episode also highlights the argumentative tradition within scripture, emphasizing that faith has often involved questioning and discourse rather than blind submission. The dialogue ends with reflections on the playful, creative nature of divine truth and a call for communal engagement with these complex ideas.Thank you for Liking and Subscribing to this podcastThank you for sharing this episode with your loved ones, friends and community--- Thank you for Tips or Donations: https://ko-fi.com/cedorsett https://patreon.com/cedorsett Substack: https://www.creationspaths.com/ For all of the things we are doing at The Seraphic Grove go to Creation's Paths https://www.creationspaths.com/ For Educational Resource: https://wisdomscry.com Guided Meditations Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLV0C8kiTKv0J2QAAlD1uaIJvQ3Sr9sIqO Christopagan Playlist:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLV0C8kiTKv0ISXDQkZBRB7EHrUUJgXlGN The Everything Playlist:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLV0C8kiTKv0Ln3eGW-tDk2R68PM6c182OCreation's Paths Podcast: http://www.creationspaths.com/podcast Church of the Oak Podcast: http://churchoftheoak.com/Hallowstead Podcast: http://hallowstead.com/Social Connections: BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/creationspaths.com Threads https://www.threads.net/@creationspaths Instagram https://www.instagram.com/creationspaths/## Chapters:00:00 Introduction to the Third Day of Christmas00:42 Meet the Hosts: Charlie and Brian00:50 Theological Insights: Philo of Alexandria and the Logos01:46 The Logos in Jewish and Christian Texts03:55 Neoplatonism and the Concept of the Logos08:09 The Logos and the Divinity of Jesus12:11 Argumentation and the Role of the Faithful13:53 Struggling with Speech14:11 Biblical Arguments and Traditions15:11 Questioning Authority in Scripture17:44 Reevaluating the Bible21:36 Metaphors and Spiritual Understanding24:12 Community Engagement and Support25:50 Closing Blessings and Reflections Get full access to Creation's Paths at www.creationspaths.com/subscribe