Way of the Hermit
Way of the Hermit discusses the Western Esoteric Tradition of Freemasonry, mysticism, Hermetic lore and more. E-mail: info@wayofthehermit.com.
Episodes
43 episodes
S2E7: The Secret Gospel of John - Part 2
In this episode, David and Gene continue their exploration of the Secret Gospel of John, delving into its complex cosmology and comparing it with Neoplatonic philosophy. They review the discussion from the previous episode that detailed the fir...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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41:29
S2E6: The Secret Gospel of John - Part 1
In this episode, David and Gene begin their exploration of "The Secret Gospel of John," also known as the "Apocryphon of John," a pivotal text in the Sethian Gnostic tradition. They discuss the text's history, its multiple versions, and its sig...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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31:39
S2E5: Gnostic Christianity
In this episode, David and Gene delve into the fascinating world of Gnostic Christianity, exploring its origins, philosophical concepts, and enduring influence.The episode explores the historical and philosophical landscape that gave bir...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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25:43
S2E4: Gnosis Reborn
In this episode of "Way of the Hermit," David and Gene dive down the rabbit hole, into the world of Gnosticism and its connection to Freemasonry. They explore how Gnostic teachings, once considered heretical, were driven underground and lay bur...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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29:57
S2E3: Introducing Gnosis
In this episode, David and Gene begin their deep dive into Gnosticism and its intimate connection to Freemasonry. They explore the key concepts that form the foundation of Gnostic thought, including the Monad, Emanations, Duality, and the pursu...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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29:57
S2E2: A Path to Providence - Part 2 of 2
In this episode, David and Gene delve into the world of esoteric Freemasonry with their esteemed guests, Worshipful Brother Ben Wallace and Most Worshipful Brother Shaun Bradshaw. As authors of the book "A Path to Providence", Shaun and Ben sha...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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41:05
S2E1: A Path to Providence - Part 1 of 2
In this first episode of the second season of the “Way of the Hermit” podcast we are “tying up loose ends” left over from last season. In this first part of our two-part season opener, we are looking at the book “A Path to Providence: The Creat...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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35:25
Scottish Rite: Epilogue
Transcripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com.In the podcast, the evolution of the Square and Compass, the primary symbol o...
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Season 1
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Episode 36
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29:53
32nd Degree: Master of the Royal Secret
Transcripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com.In this episode, the intricate details of the Degree Ritual and its profound ...
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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37:06
31st Degree: Inspector Inquisitor
Transcripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com.In the heart of the episode, the mythological setting of the Egyptian "Hall of...
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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38:26
30th Degree: Knight Kadosh
Transcripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com.In the episode, the historical context of the Knights Templar's fall and the e...
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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34:42
29th Degree: Knight of Saint Andrew
Transcripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com.In this episode, the rich symbolism and rituals of the "Scottish Knight of Sai...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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35:33
28th Degree: Knight of the Sun - Part 3 of 3
Transcripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com.In the episode, the exploration of light and darkness as primary metaphors in...
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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41:32
28th Degree: Knight of the Sun - Part 2 of 3
Transcripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com.In the episode, the depth and complexity of the 28th Degree - Knight of the S...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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33:17
28th Degree: Knight of the Sun - Part 1 of 3
Transcripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com.In the episode, a comprehensive examination of the "Knight of the Sun" degree...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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39:16
27th Degree: Knight Commander of the Temple
Transcripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com.In the episode, the intricate rituals and profound symbolism of the "Knight C...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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33:00
26th Degree: Prince of Mercy
Transcripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com.In the exploration of the third and final Degree dedicated to the Greater Myst...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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32:38
25th Degree: Knight of the Brazen Serpent
Transcripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com.This episode marks a significant shift from the previous degree's focus on Je...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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38:45
24th Degree: Prince of the Tabernacle
Transcripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com.This degree is associated with the Greater Mysteries, following the "Chief of...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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39:43
23rd Degree: Chief of the Tabernacle
Transcripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com.This degree begins with a journey back to the biblical era of Moses and the co...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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39:13
22nd Degree: Knight Royal Axe
Transcripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com.In this episode, Gene and David first discuss the Degree Ritual, a ceremony w...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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36:29
21st Degree: Prussian Knight
Transcripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com.In this episode, Gene and David delve into the 21st Degree’s dark and strange ...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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35:16
20th Degree: Master of the Symbolic Lodge
Transcripts, Chapter Markers and Show Notes for all episodes are available from our website - WayOfTheHermit.com.This degree is characterized by its simplicity and focus on the fundamental p...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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33:12