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Becoming Whole: Jung's Equation for Realizing God
In 1951, Carl Jung published what he considered the highest synthesis and exposition of the transformation of Self and the discovery of the divine in one of his latest and most difficult works, Aion. The equation’s complexity and uncharacteristic elements of mysticism have caused it to fall by the wayside in traditional Jungian and psychological analysis. No major work has tackled this fascinating concept until now.
Leslie Stein, a disciple of noted Jungian analyst Rix Weaver, here explores this groundbreaking equation to its fullest capacity. Tracing the roots of Jung’s research back to his influences in the world of the Kabbalah and Sufi mysticism, and grounding the more esoteric philosophy toward the modern sense of identity, Stein has produced both a rigorous work of scholarship on a major figure and a guide that challenges readers to reflect on our own truths.
Leslie Stein, a disciple of noted Jungian analyst Rix Weaver, here explores this groundbreaking equation to its fullest capacity. Tracing the roots of Jung’s research back to his influences in the world of the Kabbalah and Sufi mysticism, and grounding the more esoteric philosophy toward the modern sense of identity, Stein has produced both a rigorous work of scholarship on a major figure and a guide that challenges readers to reflect on our own truths.
336 pages, Hardcover
First published May 1, 2012
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June 29, 2013
A complex book but I was rewarded by his insights and particularly his understanding of Sufism and Aurobindo. It is inspiring that someone is so into finding God.
July 19, 2023
Fascinating Read!
I thoroughly enjoyed Becoming Whole! I'd recommend it to anyone interested in learning about Jung, psychology, themselves, life, etc. A really fascinating Read!
I thoroughly enjoyed Becoming Whole! I'd recommend it to anyone interested in learning about Jung, psychology, themselves, life, etc. A really fascinating Read!
August 4, 2022
Becoming Whole was purchased in both Audible and Kindle edition’s,
as I enjoy non-fiction narration’s with a written version so
spelling / pronunciation, bibliography, index and any illustrations
are available for added elucidation.
This was deeep, thought provoking, clarity inducing and visually useful,
for anyone interested in what Carl Jung thought.
Brilliant book, shelved on the ‘read again’ shelf in my Audible library,
thank you very much, Leslie Stein :-)
as I enjoy non-fiction narration’s with a written version so
spelling / pronunciation, bibliography, index and any illustrations
are available for added elucidation.
This was deeep, thought provoking, clarity inducing and visually useful,
for anyone interested in what Carl Jung thought.
Brilliant book, shelved on the ‘read again’ shelf in my Audible library,
thank you very much, Leslie Stein :-)
June 18, 2016
Listened to this via Audible. Tough book to ingest; loaded with deep information. I probably would have bought the hard copy in retrospect.
Very provocative and inspiring, however. I think I will re-listen to it over the summer at the beach and bring my journal along. There is a lot to be benefited from a better understanding of the material in this book.
Very provocative and inspiring, however. I think I will re-listen to it over the summer at the beach and bring my journal along. There is a lot to be benefited from a better understanding of the material in this book.
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