Episode notes
What does it mean to speak of a Trinity in Islam—and how does the ancient image of the City of Knowledge unlock a deeper way of understanding it? In this episode, we enter the world of Gnostic and Shia Islamic thought to explore the mysterious relationship between the Name, the Meaning, and the Door, and the idea of divine manifestation within creation. Through the symbolism of the city, its wall, and its gate, the discussion opens questions about the apparent and the hidden, sacred knowledge, spiritual hierarchy, and the path from outward religion to inner understanding.