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07.11.2021

“A Cognitive Theory of Magic” by Jesper Sørensen

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"Magic is a universal phenomenon. Everywhere we look people perform ritual actions in which desirable qualities are transferred by means of physical contact and objects or persons are manipulated by things of their likeness. In this book Sørensen embraces a cognitive perspective in order to investigate this long-established but controversial topic. Following a critique of the traditional approaches to magic, and basing his claims on classical ethnographic cases, the author explains magic's universality by examining a number of recurrent cognitive processes underlying its different manifestations. He focuses on how power is infused into the ritual practice; how representations of contagion and similarity can be used to connect otherwise distinct objects in order to manipulate...>>

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06.11.2021

“Sorcerer’s Screed: The Icelandic Book of Magic Spells” by Skuggi

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"Would you like to increase your prosperity, secure the love of the man or woman of your dreams, seek protection from evil forces or grumpy neighbours, catch a liar or raise the dead? If so, the Sorcerer‘s Screed is just the book for you. The spells in this book have been adherent to Scandinavian history and culture for centuries and Icelanders have been using magic spells from the first settlement for everyday purposes as well as the more unorthodox. The Sorcerer’s Screed is the world‘s most comprehensive collection of Nordic spells. Each spell comes with a diagram and specific instructions for their use and purpose." thx to @OneOfManyOfOne...>>

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06.11.2021

“Exorcism: The Battle Against Satan and His Demons” by Fr. Vincent P. Lampert

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"At a time when many Christians no longer practice their faith, there has been an increase in the attention given to the devil and his devious ways. Because the devil seeks to destroy and separate us from God, all Catholics must be on guard. In Exorcism: The Battle Against Satan and His Demons, Fr. Vincent P. Lampert, a seasoned exorcist, presents authentic Catholic teaching on the devil and his plan against humanity. Providing a window into the merciful ministry of exorcism, Fr. Lampert equips Catholics with the knowledge necessary to avoid become vulnerable to spiritual attack. In Exorcism, you'll learn: * how the Church selects and trains priests for the ministry of exorcism * ...>>

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06.11.2021

“To Be a Machine: Adventures Among Cyborgs, Utopians, Hackers, and the Futurists Solving the Modest Problem of Death” by Mark O’Connell

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"Transhumanism is a movement pushing the limits of our bodies—our capabilities, intelligence, and lifespans—in the hopes that, through technology, we can become something better than ourselves. It has found support among Silicon Valley billionaires and some of the world’s biggest businesses. In To Be a Machine, journalist Mark O'Connell explores the staggering possibilities and moral quandaries that present themselves when you of think of your body as a device. He visits the world's foremost cryonics facility to witness how some have chosen to forestall death. He discovers an underground collective of biohackers, implanting electronics under their skin to enhance their senses. He meets a team of scientists urgently investigating how to protect mankind from...>>

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06.11.2021

“The Chaos of Origins” by Anton Parks

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"In this essay, thanks to exegesis, Anton Parks reveals a preserved knowledge belonging to the past. His compilation of ancient texts restores an exceptional message from our origins. Anton Parks transcripted all the most important texts linked to Creation : it's the essential key to understand the versions of Genesis, progressively made inconsistent as its was rewritten and altered. For the first time, you will successively discover in these pages all the rabbinical, Gnostic, apocryphal and intertestamentary versions as well as the restored descriptions of mythical figures such as Lilith and his twin Samael, Lucifer, the primordial Adam and the multiple Eve, the Serpent and the Angels ... The Mother Goddess, the perpetual conflict between YHVH, destructive...>>

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