Magick Matters

28.01.2022

“Sin and Filth in Medieval Culture: The Devil in the Latrine” by Martha Bayless

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"This important new contribution to the history of the body analyzes the role of filth as the material counterpart of sin in medieval thought. Using a wide range of texts, including theology, historical documents, and literature from Augustine to Chaucer, the book shows how filth was regarded as fundamental to an understanding of human history. This theological significance explains the prominence of filth and dung in all genres of medieval writing: there is more dung in theology than there is in Chaucer. The author also demonstrates the ways in which the religious understanding of filth and sin influenced the secular world, from town planning to the execution of traitors. As part of this investigation...>>

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28.01.2022

“Suspended Animation: Pain, Pleasure and Punishment in Medieval Culture” by Robert Mills

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"Hanging, flaying, beating, anti-Semitic violence and the torture of sodomites: the darker side of life in medieval Europe has fuelled the imagery of many books and films. We know exactly what is meant in the film Pulp Fiction, when one character declares 'I'm gonna get medieval on yo' ass'. But the stereotype of uncontrolled violence inflicted in the distant past is not only historically misleading, it also tricks us into believing that there is an unbridgeable gulf between modernity and the Middle Ages. In Suspended Animation, Robert Mills tackles this misconception head on, confronting these uncomfortable medieval practices on their own ground. He exposes the reader to a host of challenging, sometimes shocking texts and...>>

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27.01.2022

“The Spiritual Science of the Stars: A Guide to the Architecture of the Spirit” by Pete Stewart

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"The profound influence of ancient cosmologies on our ideas about the human spirit • Shows how ancient myths contain a sophisticated understanding of our relationship to the cosmos, derived from thousands of years of observation of the night sky • Explains how ideas of the mind and spirit are still entwined with these ancient cosmologies despite the disruptive effects of modern astronomy • Reveals how ancient ideas and contemporary cosmology might be combined into a new model for spiritual meaning Thousands of years before the first written records, humans were turning to the night sky as a source of meaning for existence and their place within it. The conclusions drawn from these observations are embodied in stories from...>>

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26.01.2022

“Pendulum Magic for Beginners: Tap Into Your Inner Wisdom” by Richard Webster (kindle ebook version)

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"It's hard to believe something as simple as a weight on a string can work magic. A pendulum is a powerful tool, yet small enough to carry around and use anytime. With just a few minutes of practice, anyone can start using it. Using the easy techniques in this book, you can use a pendulum for guidance, self-improvement, psychic development, and a wealth of other practical purposes. Locate lost objects Gain insight on any decision Test food for freshness or allergens Change bad habits Resolve health issues Diagnose car or appliance problems Communicate with...>>

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26.01.2022

“The Abundance Book” by John Randolph Price

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"Opening consciousness to the true Cause and Source of lavish abundance... In this revised version of John Randolph Price’s international bestseller, he draws from personal experience to demonstrate that consciousness is the key to life, and truly, nothing is impossible—and that includes the manifestation of unlimited wealth and financial independence! In this enlightened yet very practical book, John provides a road map to the Land of Affluence within each one of us. It’s a journey of joy to that glorious inner realm of limitless certainties where every true desire is fulfilled."...>>

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