ancient city of Alexandria

Alexandria, City of the Logos

The central concept of Logos holds all the ancient spiritual traditions of Alexandria together, but its meaning has been lost to the modern world. While often translated as “Word,” the actual meanings of Logos are much deeper, referring to the cosmic intelligence present in both the cosmos and the human soul. We will cover the origins of Logos in the most ancient sources, and discuss its importance in the Hermetic Writings, Philo of Alexandria, Alexandrian Christianity, Neoplatonism, and Plotinus. We will also discuss how the Logos was symbolized in myth and sacred writings, including selected parables in the Christian New Testament