Our African Unconscious

The Black Origins of Mysticism and Psychology

De: Edward Bruce Bynum Ph.D. ABPP Ph.D. ABPP, Linda James Myers - introduction

Narrado por: Edward Bruce Bynum Ph.D. ABPP Ph.D. ABPP

• Examines the Oldawan, the Ancient Soul of Africa, and its correlation with what modern psychologists have defined as the collective unconscious

• Draws on archaeology, DNA research, history, and depth psychology to reveal how the biological and spiritual roots of religion and science came out of Africa

• Explores the reflections of our African unconscious in the present confrontation in the Americas, in the work of the Founding Fathers, and in modern psychospirituality

The fossil record confirms that humanity originated in Africa. Yet somehow we have overlooked that Africa is also at the root of all that makes us human--our spirituality, civilization, arts, sciences, philosophy, and our conscious and unconscious minds.

In this extensive look at the unfolding of human history and culture, Edward Bruce Bynum reveals how our collective unconscious is African. Drawing on archaeology, DNA research, depth psychology, and the biological and spiritual roots of religion and science, he demonstrates how all modern human beings, regardless of ethnic or racial categorizations, share a common deeper identity, both psychically and genetically--a primordial African unconscious.

Exploring the beginning of early religions and mysticism in Africa, the author looks at the Egyptian Nubian role in the rise of civilization, the emergence of Kemetic Egypt, and the Oldawan, the Ancient Soul, and its correlation with what modern psychologists have defined as the collective unconscious. Revealing the spiritual and psychological ramifications of our shared African ancestry, the author examines its reflections in the present confrontation in the Americas, in the work of the Founding Fathers, and in modern Black spirituality, which arose from African diaspora religion and philosophy.

By recognizing our shared African unconscious--the matrix that forms the deepest luminous core of human identity--we learn that the differences between one person and another are merely superficial and ultimately there is no real separation between the material and the spiritual.

Reseñas de la Crítica

“The scope of the author’s knowledge is simply awesome. . . . For those who entertain notions of collective unconscious and deep-structure racial messages, I cannot think of a better text that navigates such thinking.”

“Human biology originally found its footing in Africa and spread geographically outward. Bynum makes a comprehensive argument for Africa’s primal influences on human consciousness evidenced in the spiritual outlook and practices of ancient cultures worldwide.”

“What Bynum has accomplished in pulling together such a mammoth body of knowledge and research into one cogent volume and theme is remarkable. . . . A contribution of this magnitude seldom comes once in a decade.”

“Our African Unconscious is indeed a daring work and a unique contribution to African diasporic studies. It is a must for all students of human psychology”

“I read with awe this passionate, billiant, epic work. . . . One of the most exhuastive and revealing studies of Black and human origins I have ever seen.”

"The author of this book does a very comprehensive and compelling job of revealing the all too often neglected role that Africa played in the earliest stages of humankind’s development. And that would not be just in regards to the fossil record evidence, but also our very humanity, of the emergence of civilization itself – that while Western thought tends to emphasize how civilization was spawned from the Greeks, Egypt, and various other Mediterranean cultures, we all have a deep connection to what he describes as a kind of primordial African unconscious."

"All in all, Bynum has made a comprehensive case for the need to rekindle the connection to our African unconscious, which has not just been lost, but actively repressed. I’m deeply impressed with the objectivity Bynum maintained while writing so passionately about this subject. With a topic that could run high with tension and volatility, Bynum has taken a measured, level approach to present this information, and I admire how he calls for honoring and celebrating common roots, rather than further separation among humankind. I will absolutely be integrating Bynum’s wisdom for a while and I know I will be returning to Our African Unconscious time and again, as I’m sure there’s more to absorb with each and every read."

A great study guide

Fascinating material that will capture Your imagination by giving the listener/reader an in depth perspective of our Ancient past.

Loved this book

So many truths elucidated in the chronology for which I so wanted to find. There is so much in this book I know I will listen to it many times were by I will be able to retell it chapter and verse from memory.

Scientific And Archeological References

I love how insightful and eye opening this book is! The layout is perfect and I can really appreciate the scientific and archeological references use in the book as well! Eye opening like I said and highly recommend for everyone looking to expand their knowledge in theological studies, spirituality, and the over all human experience.

Worth listening to at least thrice....

Might buy the book just to have the hard copy.... Bynum doesn't disappoint....

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Very inspiring

One of my new favorite books. Hoping to contact the author about my own dissertation research soon. This book may be an unparalleled comprehensive study of initiation’s and illumination’s kemetic origins worldwide - on somatic, psychic, and spiritual levels in a presently relevant and applicable manner.

I LOVED THIS!!

I learned, edified and reconsidered so much on our shared African Unconsciousness. Thank you so much for such a gem, Dr. Bynum!