Aion

Jung's work on the unconscious at the beginning of his career was influenced by the alchemical and mythological traditions, which found it necessary to combine psychology and religion. Jung discusses the coming of Christianity and how this was related to a conflict between opposites, in particular evil and good. He explores how Christianity came about, describes the archetypal nature of 'Christ' which is defined as a psychological figure, and reveals how Christ's dual nature can be seen in his symbolic union of opposites. He also examines the symbolism of fish that recur as a symbol of Christ and the devil. As both a study of the archetype of the Self, Aion complements The Archetypes and the Collective Unconscious, which is also published in paperback.