According to Neville Goddard's teachings, the characters in the Bible are not primarily historical figures. Instead, they represent different aspects, states, and functions of the individual human consciousness. Their stories are allegorical, illustrating the inner workings of the mind and the journey of spiritual awakening.
Biblical Characters as Aspects of Consciousness
Here’s a summary of how Neville Goddard would interpret the narratives of these biblical figures:
1. God (The Father)
Represents the creative power of human imagination itself. It is the foundational awareness of "I AM," the source from which all reality springs. God is the unconditioned consciousness that precedes any specific thought or feeling.
2. Jesus Christ (The Son)
Symbolizes the awakened human imagination — the awareness and conscious application of creative power.
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Jesus is the "Son of God" because he embodies and demonstrates human consciousness’ potential to manifest divine realities.
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His life story represents the journey of realizing and mastering inner power, from incarnation to ascension.
3. The Holy Spirit
Represents the feeling nature of consciousness, through which imagination operates.
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It’s the emotional energy and conviction that gives power to our imaginative acts.
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It’s the “how” of creation, the emotional charge behind manifestation.
4. Adam and Eve
Symbolize the universal human consciousness in its initial state of unawareness.
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The Garden of Eden represents a state of unconditioned potential.
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The "fall" symbolizes the descent into limited beliefs and the forgetting of our divine nature.
5. Abraham
Embodies faith and unwavering trust in the unseen reality created by imagination.
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His journey represents the process of letting go of limiting beliefs and embracing the promises held within the imaginative act.
6. Moses
Symbolizes the awakening of conscious will and the power to lead oneself (and one’s consciousness) out of bondage.
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The Exodus represents the journey of liberation from limiting beliefs and negative states.
7. The Prophets
Represent the inner voice and intuitive guidance that speaks to us through imagination and feelings.
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They reveal truths and possibilities that lead to spiritual growth and self-realization.
8. The Disciples
Represent the faculties and aspects of individual consciousness that work together in spiritual awakening and manifestation.
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They are the various ways we perceive, feel, and act upon the promptings of our imagination.
9. Peter
Often symbolizes intellectual understanding and the initial hesitant steps of faith.
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His denial of Jesus represents the wavering of belief when faced with external pressures or doubts.
10. Judas
Represents self-sabotaging thoughts and negative beliefs that betray our desired outcomes.
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Judas embodies the internal forces that undermine our goals.
11. Lazarus
Symbolizes the potential for resurrection — bringing forth what seemed dead or impossible through the power of imagination.
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Lazarus represents the ability to manifest new possibilities and transformations.
12. Mary Magdalene
Represents unconditional love and devotion — a key aspect of aligning oneself with the desired state.
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Her role is about surrendering to the flow of divine love and creative power.
13. The Pharisees and Sadducees
Symbolize rigid adherence to external dogma and a lack of inner understanding.
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They represent forces that hinder the true realization of spiritual principles.
In Summary:
Neville Goddard views the characters in the Bible not as historical individuals but as symbolic representations of the inner landscape of the human psyche.
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Their stories are allegories illustrating principles of consciousness, imagination, and the journey towards self-realization.
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The "drama" unfolds within each individual as they awaken to their true creative potential.
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