Mary Magdalene and Jung’s Theory of Eros, the Feminine Principal in Men & Women

Through biblical lore and legends, we find the image of Mary Magdalene mystifying, leaving one with unanswered questions.  And yet, it was she who is said to be the one who first saw the Divine. Likewise, Eros, as Jung named the feminine principle, is equally difficult to comprehend and to hold in consciousness.

The focus of this lecture series will be how we may become more conscious of Jung’s description of Eros, the feminine principle. We will examine the attributes of Mary Magdalene and compare them to Jung’s teachings of the feminine principle, i.e. love, relatedness, compassion, in order to become more conscious of the individuation process, the Self, or that which is Divine. We will seek to find what relevance her image has to do with modern women and men, to the understanding of self, relationships, and the world’s soul.