358: The Wisdom Traditions, Mormonism, & Three (or more!) Degrees of Enlightenment

Series Title:  Dialogue Foundation Gospel Study: A Novel Approach to D&C 76 [ I of IV] 

Can the 76th section of the Doctrine & Covenants be seen through the lens of the Great Wisdom Traditions?  You're about it find out!  Listen as Valerie and Nathan delve into a fascinating exploration of the perennial philosophy and its deep structures that permeate various religious traditions.  One thing that is permeates all of the wisdom traditions?  A universal patterns of understanding of progression that unfolds as humans become more and more like the source of Divine Love.   

After listening to this episode, you'll begin to see more clearly how 'transcending & including' is key to seeing faith in a broader, more loving way.  

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:15 Teaching the Dialogue Foundation Gospel Study

01:43 Doctrine and Covenants Section 76: Three Degrees of Glory

02:57 Transcend and Include: A Case Study

14:37 The Perennial Tradition and Deep Structures

21:42 Surface Structures and Cultural Interpretations

30:27 Applying Perennial Philosophy to Doctrine and Covenants

35:43 Conclusion and Next Steps