Aeon Byte Gnostic Radio

Get ready to understand Gnosticism in novel ways as April DeConick arrives at the Virtual Alexandria. She will discuss her new book, Comparing Christianities: An Introduction to Early Christianity. Indeed, we’ll gain new, startling understandings of the genesis of Christianity, but we’ll focus on Gnostic thinkers and sects that pierced the hologram with their dangerous ideas. From Serpent Gnostics to Valentinus, you’ll find insights for your own worldview and spirituality. More on April: https://profiles.rice.edu/faculty/april-deconick Get the book: https://amzn.to/48LCspE

After too long of a pause, it’s great to be joined again by Martina Markota at the Virtual Alexandria. She will discuss her ideas on Alchemy, from albedo to rubedo, how they work in modern times, and the connection of Nephilim and RH-negative blood. She’ll also share how art connects to Esoterica and the challenges she’s faced as an outsider in an increasingly oppressive culture. Lady Alchemy will surely bring some fiery Gnosis. More on Martina: https://www.martinamarkota.com/

It’s always a pleasure when James True materializes at the Virtual Alexandria. He’ll share his latest and astonishing findings on AI. Could AI not be that modern, perhaps just the latest expression of tech found in places like the Oracle at Delphi or in the Bible where demons are summoned? Is AI simply part of an ancient thrust for omniscient and its constant rebooting? Get ready to be blown away and never use ChatGPT the same again. More on James: https://www.jtrue.com/ Get his book: https://amzn.to/3vojvaJ

Photographer and researcher José María Barrera just us to share his findings of ancient Egyptian temples that expose zodiacal and astronomical revelations. We will intimately discover novel ways in which the ancient Egyptians approached time, the gods, and celestial cycles. From the Temple of Denderato to the famous Zodiac of Dendera, get ready for a visual and data-filled journey into Egyptian iconography, hieroglyphs, and mythology – all based on Barrera’s new book, Dendera, Temple of Time: The Celestial Wisdom of Ancient Egypt.

And now for something (almost) completely different. Anthony Tyler always brings exciting and novel esoteric revelations to the Virtual Alexandria. This time, it’s not different. He’ll discuss Malachi Z York, Black supremacist cult leader. York created his own Egyptian-centric dispensation, including building pyramids in the US. Beyond being the foundation of Brooklyn hip hop, his teachings influenced the work of Jay Z, Nas, Andre 3000, Tribe Called Quest, and many more musical giants. Get ready to learn many fantastic insights on another form of American Occultism. As a bonus, we’ll discuss some of our favorite horror movies of last year, as we weren’t able to, as is our habit during Halloween.

The archons shudder as Ola Wolny returns to the Virtual Alexandria. She’ll recap her intriguing ideas on the zodiac as an artificial prison and expand to other topics that include alchemy, the Divine Feminine, and the secrets found in ancient texts. Just as important, Ola will share her views on what the future holds this year and beyond, and the news ain’t good unless you’re grounded in Gnosis. No one here gets out alive.

It’s always an enlightening pleasure when Dr David Liwtwa graces the Virtual Alexandria. This cycle, he’ll discuss his new book, The Naassenes: Exploring an Early Christian Identity. Who were these serpent Christians who syncretically placed Jesus alongside other saviors like Hermes, Attis, and Osiris? What were their arcane beliefs and rituals, and how do their theologies compare to other Gnostic sects? From ancient Egyptian mysteries to Hellenistic theurgy, get ready to understand a movement that represented the best that mysticism offered in Greco-Roman times. Get the book: https://amzn.to/3TEpGoo Info on David: https://mdavidlitwa.wordpress.com/

Gird your loins and hold on to your eggnog because Gordon White and Chris Knowles grace the Virtual Alexandria. Ready for a Gnostic and Magic take on the high weirdness of 2023, and what cosmic, archonic, and egregorial forces will manifest in 2024? What socio-political forces will do their best to worsen society, and what can you do about it? You better be because it’s the end of the world, and I feel fine. Worry not: the inner journey has never been this easy.

It is always an honor and a pleasure when Tobias Churton graces the Virtual Alexandria. He will discuss his new book, The First Alchemists: The Spiritual and Practical Origins of the Noble and Holy Art. Beyond a deep dive into Zosimos of Panopolis and his Gnostic pedigree, we’ll cover other ancient alchemists like Mary the Jeweress and Cleopatra. You can count on us dealing with spiritual alchemy and Jung’s insights, so get ready to find your outer and inner Philosopher’s Stone. Get the book: https://amzn.to/48iNHoX