Mysteries of John

Mysteries of John is a book by Charles Fillmore, first published in 1946. In this compact, contemplative work Fillmore offers a metaphysical and mystical interpretation of the Gospel of John, treating its language and images as keys to inner spiritual truths rather than only historical narrative. He reads John through the lens of the New Thought/Unity tradition—emphasising the creative power of the Word (Logos), the spiritual nature of human identity, and the practical implications of Christ’s teachings for personal transformation and healing. Written in a plain but probing style, the book walks readers through John’s major themes — light and darkness, belief and sight, birth from above — unpacking symbolic passages and offering meditative reflections meant to deepen devotional practice and to inspire a lived metaphysics. It has influenced students and teachers within the Unity and wider metaphysical communities as a readable primer on how mystical exegesis can inform everyday spiritual practice, Bible study groups, and those seeking a psychological and spiritual reading of New Testament images.