Alien Revelations - S01E02 The Sorcerer and the Seer
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Episode Title: The Sorcerer and the Seer
Speaker(s): Colin Samul
Release Date: 20230815
Website blurb: Join us as we examine the life and teachings of John Dee and Emmanuel Swedenborg, and their respective influence on Renaissance Mystery Schools, the Enlightenment, and early beliefs concerning life elsewhere in the universe.
Alien Revelation: A History of UFO Disclosure
Episode 2: The Sorcerer and the Seer
SUMMARY
This lecture explores the historical roots of modern UFO disclosure, tracing it back to John Dee, an advisor to Queen Elizabeth I. It discusses the influence of occultism, angelic communication, and secret societies on scientific advancement and UFO research. The lecture also covers Emanuel Swedenborg’s impact on beliefs about extraterrestrial life and concludes with a Christian perspective on these topics.
TOOLS
- Scrying: A practice of gazing into a crystal ball to induce visions
- Enochian magic: A system of angelic magic developed by John Dee
- Rosicrucianism: A secret society influenced by John Dee’s work
- Freemasonry: An esoteric society with connections to Rosicrucianism
ONE-SENTENCE TAKEAWAY
John Dee’s fusion of occultism and science laid the groundwork for modern UFO disclosure and secret societies.
TOPICS
John Dee (1527-1608/9)
- Mathematician, astronomer, and occultist
- Advisor to Queen Elizabeth I
- Believed to be an early British intelligence agent (code: 007)
- Invented the concept of British empire projected through naval force
- Engaged in “spiritual conferences” with entities claiming to be angels
Enochian Language and Magic
- Claimed to receive revelations about the original language of mankind
- Developed a system of angelic magic called Enochian magic
Influence on Secret Societies
- Inspired the formation of the Rosicrucian order
- Influenced the development of speculative Freemasonry
The Invisible College
- Term coined by Dr. Jacques Vallee in the 1970s
- Refers to scientists and researchers pushing for UFO disclosure
- Connected to the concept of the “invisible college” in Rosicrucianism
Emanuel Swedenborg (1688-1722)
- Swedish scientist and theologian. Emanuel Swedenborg
- Claimed to have visions and contact with the spirit world
- Published “Life on Other Planets” in 1758, describing extraterrestrial life
- Influenced various intellectual and cultural figures
Impact on Modern UFO Disclosure
- Tom DeLonge and his work with To The Stars Academy
- Hal Puthoff and his connections to Scientology and the “invisible college”
- Continued fusion of occultism and scientific research in UFO studies
Biblical Perspective
- Warnings against occultism and spirit contact (Leviticus 19:31)
- Caution about false teachers and prophets (2 Corinthians 11:14, Galatians 1:8)
- Emphasis on the sufficiency of Scripture and union with Christ
BIBLE VERSES
- Leviticus 19:31
- 2 Corinthians 11:14
- Galatians 1:8