I am still trying to figure out exactly where the all seeing eye (and the pyramid) come from. The more I dig, the more confusing its real origin gets. I think it might go back a long, long, long way. Like, maybe tens of thousands of years. Long before the name "Lucifer" had meaning (a Latin word). Long before the names "Ba'al" or "Moloch" (Babylon/Sumeria) had meaning.
Long, long ago.
History is not what we think it is. I don't know if its even close.
That is what I thought for quite a while. Now I think it goes much deeper. Though it is difficult to know for sure since the players may or may not be the same when the name changes over the course of eons.
Might I suggest to approach it from a different angle?
All seeing eye ... = awareness. We are spiritual beings capable of connecting to the All, irrespective if you want to call it God, intelligence, consciousness, etc.
Even Jesus said: The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eyes are good, your whole body will be full of light"
Enlightenment then may be equated to the all seeing eye?
Another interesting tidbit:
The name of God in Hebrew is written from right to left. We also know Egypt has played a major role in the development of the Hebrew orbit of thought, and if the stories are to be believed for more than 400 years co-mingling. (example: the word amen).
Take the name as written in Hebrew, and put is in a top down position. Look carefully. What do you see? Two gates? what is coming through the gates? What is the vantage point? And to whom is it moving towards? Then what does that mean for the beholder, in this case you? Connected to the ALL or not?
The name means: I am. Only in the now is it possible "to be". That is where the notion of "I am" is. That is also the point at which the connection to the ALL is established, felt, experienced. Facts are, in the now only.
Good point. People have been putting disembodied body parts in art for a long time - think hands (representing man's will), dick-shaped things (obviously representing fertility/masculinity certainly used by the occult, such as obelisks; but not claimed by them), breast-shaped things, the "head" used figuratively in language as something foremost or most presentable.
In that way, the eye has probably been used since we could draw, to represent awareness or consciousness. Now, if you find that eye in or on top of a triangle, I would consider that a unique depiction.
Indeed. However, eye of providence, requires awareness, omniscience.
Robert Hieronimus, a scholar of American iconography, has argued that Thomson's intent was to find a phrase that contained exactly 13 letters to fit the theme of the seal.[10] On the obverse was E Pluribus Unum (13 letters), along with 13 stars, 13 horizontal stripes (on the shield on back of the one-dollar bill), 13 vertical stripes, 13 arrows, 13 olive leaves, and 13 olives. The pyramid under the motto, Annuit Cœptis, has 13 layers. According to Hieronimus, Annuit Cœptis has 13 letters and was selected to fit the theme.
One could say that 13 colonies were busy with a monumental undertaking.
Not only an experiment in self-governance, but there is constantly talk about a perfect union, whatever that may be viewed as. I also notice that the Declaration of Independence and the Paris 1783 peace treaty all contain phrases related to that idea of divine providence.
The Washington farewell address of 1793 contains a prescient warning about the state of the Republic if virtue should erode.
The National anthem also alludes to just cause, and the motto: in God we trust.
When put together, it clearly shows that the whole undertaking was viewed in light of a very high ideal: that of freedom as the ultimate expression of divine providence.
I do not find it surprising that on a spiritual level, these ideas are found in many traditions. The path to it may be different, or it may be covered under a lot of blabla noise.
In this sense the Great Awakening is also interesting to consider. As it starts with awareness. Awakening and growing to such a level, that we start to grow our awareness of who we are: sovereigns in our own right by the grace of God, but in harmony with the laws of nature.
To live out this role, with the capacities we have been given, is our highest duty or calling.
In that sense, you could say, it is a monumental undertaking to find our way back to the All. It seems, the tale of that has been told many times in human history. Homer created the ilias and the Odyssey.
In the Ilias, it is about war, and honor and dishonor shown towards other human being. In the Odyssey the it is about spiritual awakening and the road to enlightenment.
Where did you get that from?
Yeah, do tell!
Awesome, thanks!
In spite of the connotations of the All-Seeing Eye on there it's still cool.
I am still trying to figure out exactly where the all seeing eye (and the pyramid) come from. The more I dig, the more confusing its real origin gets. I think it might go back a long, long, long way. Like, maybe tens of thousands of years. Long before the name "Lucifer" had meaning (a Latin word). Long before the names "Ba'al" or "Moloch" (Babylon/Sumeria) had meaning.
Long, long ago.
History is not what we think it is. I don't know if its even close.
Free masonry
That is what I thought for quite a while. Now I think it goes much deeper. Though it is difficult to know for sure since the players may or may not be the same when the name changes over the course of eons.
Might I suggest to approach it from a different angle?
All seeing eye ... = awareness. We are spiritual beings capable of connecting to the All, irrespective if you want to call it God, intelligence, consciousness, etc.
Even Jesus said: The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eyes are good, your whole body will be full of light"
Enlightenment then may be equated to the all seeing eye?
Another interesting tidbit: The name of God in Hebrew is written from right to left. We also know Egypt has played a major role in the development of the Hebrew orbit of thought, and if the stories are to be believed for more than 400 years co-mingling. (example: the word amen).
Take the name as written in Hebrew, and put is in a top down position. Look carefully. What do you see? Two gates? what is coming through the gates? What is the vantage point? And to whom is it moving towards? Then what does that mean for the beholder, in this case you? Connected to the ALL or not?
The name means: I am. Only in the now is it possible "to be". That is where the notion of "I am" is. That is also the point at which the connection to the ALL is established, felt, experienced. Facts are, in the now only.
Good point. People have been putting disembodied body parts in art for a long time - think hands (representing man's will), dick-shaped things (obviously representing fertility/masculinity certainly used by the occult, such as obelisks; but not claimed by them), breast-shaped things, the "head" used figuratively in language as something foremost or most presentable.
In that way, the eye has probably been used since we could draw, to represent awareness or consciousness. Now, if you find that eye in or on top of a triangle, I would consider that a unique depiction.
Indeed. However, eye of providence, requires awareness, omniscience.
One could say that 13 colonies were busy with a monumental undertaking.
Not only an experiment in self-governance, but there is constantly talk about a perfect union, whatever that may be viewed as. I also notice that the Declaration of Independence and the Paris 1783 peace treaty all contain phrases related to that idea of divine providence.
The Washington farewell address of 1793 contains a prescient warning about the state of the Republic if virtue should erode.
The National anthem also alludes to just cause, and the motto: in God we trust.
When put together, it clearly shows that the whole undertaking was viewed in light of a very high ideal: that of freedom as the ultimate expression of divine providence.
I do not find it surprising that on a spiritual level, these ideas are found in many traditions. The path to it may be different, or it may be covered under a lot of blabla noise.
In this sense the Great Awakening is also interesting to consider. As it starts with awareness. Awakening and growing to such a level, that we start to grow our awareness of who we are: sovereigns in our own right by the grace of God, but in harmony with the laws of nature.
To live out this role, with the capacities we have been given, is our highest duty or calling.
In that sense, you could say, it is a monumental undertaking to find our way back to the All. It seems, the tale of that has been told many times in human history. Homer created the ilias and the Odyssey.
In the Ilias, it is about war, and honor and dishonor shown towards other human being. In the Odyssey the it is about spiritual awakening and the road to enlightenment.
Sick!! I'd stack that all day long!
.9999 purity - it doesnt get any more pure than that. Truth!
I just bought a few of these for Christmas gifts this year.
All-seeing eye next to awakening ... Hmmm ... I think I'll pass.
Oh, but I did. Nothing nicer than the Silver Eagle.
No thanks I buy silver for the melt value.
Cheapest one of those I could locate on eBay right now is still $80/oz. Ouch.
I didn't see one for $200. Cheapest one I saw at the time was $399, so that was $80/oz. You got a good deal.
I really hate the pyramid eye. Maybe use a quote from Luke about all that is hidden being revealed.