Murray Stein
BTS did it again! Map of the Soul : 7 is a capstone of a 2-album project intended to reveal the inner landscape of the human soul that is packed with rich symbolism and woven together with BTS’s signature sound and moves. Starting with the lyrics, this book launches into a deep, engaging examination of the album in the light of the psychology of Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung. The many layers of meaning embedded in the number 7 are brought to light, along with several fundamental concepts of Jungian psychology.Fans of BTS from around the world will marvel at the depth of meaning in the songs contained in Map of the Soul : 7. They take the listener into deep reflection upon the meaning of striving and ambition, the perils of worldly success, and the resiliency of the human spirit. These songs are landmarks on the soul’s map that offer guidance for living and for relating to others and the world at large.Like Carl Jung whose dreams anticipated the dark period of world wars the 20th Century witnessed, Dr. Stein suggests that the song Black Swan may be a collective foretelling of the dark, deadly period of the pandemic that overtook the world in early 2020. For 21st Century people caught in the profound complexities of modern life, Map of the Soul 7: Persona, Shadow & Ego in the World of BTS is like a compass that helps the seeker to find their way. BTS’s body of work is equipping its fans with an invaluable map and this book is like a legend for their latest album. For their great service we should be profoundly grateful.Table of ContentsPrefaceChapter 1: BTS and the Number 7Chapter 2: Reflections on the Lyrics of BTS’ Map of the Soul: 7Chapter 3: A Review of the Map of the SoulPERSONAChapter 4: An Introduction to PersonaChapter 5: BTS, Jung and the True SelfChapter 6: Persona and Your IdentityChapter 7: Love Yourself, Know Your Name, Speak YourselfSHADOWChapter 8: An Introduction to ShadowChapter 9: The ShadowEGOChapter 10: An Introduction to EgoChapter 11: The EgoChapter 12: Music: The Universal Language***Please note: The cover on this title was updated on 5/21/2020. The interior is virtually identical.
