Opposition Is True Friendship: C.G Jung, Ibn ‘Arabi & the Answer to Job
Qeios April 4, 2024 Andrew Burniston
This essay traces connections between Carl Jung, the Sufi mystic Ibn ‘Arabi, and Jung's interpretation of the Biblical Book of Job, bridging cultural and historical divides. It examines Jung's dialogue with Pueblo spirituality and his struggles with Islamic concepts of divine submission, then analyzes Jung's "Answer to Job" through Ibn ‘Arabi's framework of Divine Names. The discussion highlights paradoxes in divine attributes and human perceptions of God, offering an interpretation of Jung's confrontation with the God image. By integrating Jung's psychological insights with Sufi mysticism, the essay provides a perspective on divine justice, mercy, and spiritual understanding.