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21.11.2020

“The Gnostics and Their Remains, Ancient and Mediaeval” by Charles William King

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"The Gnostics and Their Remains, Ancient and Mediaeval" by Charles William King
"In the mid-19th century, eighty years before the chance discovery of a treasure trove of Gnostic manuscripts in a dump in Egypt, C.W. King collected what was known about the Gnostics in this book. At that time there were only three sources of information on Gnosticism: polemics against them by early Christian writers, the Pistis Sophia, and a jumble of confusing images and cryptic inscriptions on Roman-era gems and amulets. In spite of all of the missing jigsaw pieces, King managed to assemble a picture of the Gnostics which is still cited today as authoritative. Rather than one monolithic group, the Gnostics had very diverse beliefs. Some thought that Jesus was a man, while others...>>
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21.11.2020

“The Viking Way: Magic and Mind in Late Iron Age Scandinavia” by Neil Price (2nd edition)

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"The Viking Way: Magic and Mind in Late Iron Age Scandinavia" by Neil Price (2nd edition)
"Magic, sorcery and witchcraft are among the most common themes of the great medieval Icelandic sagas and poems, the problematic yet vital sources that provide our primary textual evidence for the Viking Age that they claim to describe. Yet despite the consistency of this picture, surprisingly little archaeological or historical research has been done to explore what this may really have meant to the men and women of the time. This book examines the evidence for Old Norse sorcery, looking at its meaning and function, practice and practitioners, and the complicated constructions of gender and sexual identity with which these were underpinned. Combining strong elements of eroticism and aggression, sorcery appears as a fundamental domain...>>
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21.11.2020

“Pursuing Consciousness: The Book of Enlightenment and Transformation” by Peter Ralston

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"Pursuing Consciousness: The Book of Enlightenment and Transformation" by Peter Ralston
"Building on his previous groundbreaking work, Peter Ralston once again proves to be a sure-footed guide for readers seeking to negotiate the challenging terrain of personal and spiritual growth. In accessible language, Ralston demonstrates how the lofty goals of self-transformation and enlightenment can be achieved with a no-nonsense approach available to anyone willing to reach beyond their current experience of self and reality. Pursuing Consciousness is a down-to-earth handbook for staying focused on the work at hand, even while tackling such unsettling tasks as investigating deeply ingrained psychological beliefs and identifying common areas of misunderstanding that hamper transformative growth. Ralston explains that deeper levels of consciousness aren't just for monks—anyone can have an enlightenment experience....>>
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20.11.2020

“Life Of Mantras: Complete Practical Guide of Mantras” by Gianni Tovarelli

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"Life Of Mantras: Complete Practical Guide of Mantras" by Gianni Tovarelli
"A Mantra is a sound or a word that is being rehashed as often as possible at the top of the priority list or so everyone can hear that outcomes in hushing the consistent commotion and prattle of your considerations. The word Mantra in Sanskrit signifies, "man" relating to mind and the 'tra', or instruments, which makes mantra a "mind's instrument." The sound of "tra" likewise signifies 'free'. In this manner, a mantra is an apparatus that aides in liberating the brain from all negative state. These Mantras are frequently being utilized as a part of ruminating with a specific end goal to help somebody achieve an unmistakable and quiet condition of the mind that advances...>>
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