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05.12.2023

“The Evil Creator: Origins of an Early Christian Idea” by M. David Litwa

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"This book examines the origins of the evil creator idea chiefly in light of early Christian biblical interpretations. It is divided into two parts. In Part I, the focus is on the interpretations of Exodus and John. Firstly, ancient Egyptian assimilation of the Jewish god to the evil deity Seth-Typhon is studied to understand its reapplication by Phibionite and Sethian Christians to the Judeo-catholic creator. Secondly, the Christian reception of John 8:44 (understood to refer to the devil's father) is shown to implicate the Judeo-catholic creator in murdering Christ. Part II focuses on Marcionite Christian biblical interpretations. It begins with Marcionite interpretations of the creator's character in the Christian "Old Testament", analyzes 2 Corinthians...>>

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05.12.2023

“Peak Mind: Find Your Focus, Own Your Attention, Invest 12 Minutes a Day” by Amishi P. Jha

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"Are you here right now? Is your focus on this page? Or is it roaming elsewhere, to the past or future, to a worry, to your to-do list, or to your phone? Whether you’re simply browsing, talking to friends, or trying to stay focused in an important meeting, you can’t seem to manage to hang on to your attention. No matter how hard you try, you’re somewhere else. The consequence is that you miss out on 50 percent of your life—including the most important moments. The good news: There’s nothing wrong with you—your brain isn’t broken. The human brain was built to be distractible. The even better news: You can train your brain to pay attention...>>

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05.12.2023

“Quiet Voice, Awesome Power: Connect with Spirit, Enlist Divine Help, and Live Your Most Potent Life” by Amanda R. Edwards

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🕵️🐷🕵️ zero-day🕵️🐷🕵️ "From a lifelong spirit communicator and professional medium comes a wealth of insight and exercises to guide you in communicating with spirit, defining your spiritual path, and living with power and purpose. A respected spirit medium, certified spiritual coach, and Reiki healer, Amanda R. Edwards helps people connect with spirits and find support, confidence, and peace of mind. In Quiet Voice, Awesome Power, Amanda reveals how spirit isn’t an inaccessible world where deceased loved ones disappear, but a significant part of us and all life around us. She shares how to ready your mind-body-spirit ecosystem to welcome powerful daily guidance from spirit; how to invite new experiences, heal hurtful ones, and move beyond loss;...>>

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04.12.2023

“A Year of Taoism: Daily Wisdom and Meditations for a Life of Balance” by Elizabeth Reninger

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"Infuse the Tao’s teachings into your life through 365 days of reflection Taoism is an ancient spiritual tradition that celebrates the natural world and invites you to live in deep harmony with the flow of the universe. This book helps you tap into the wisdom of the Tao Te Ching with daily meditations and practices that cultivate peace, joy, and freedom. 12 months of Taoism—Sharpen your understanding of the Tao’s teachings with focused guidance for each month of the year, highlighting key elements of Taoism like humility and compassion. Brief and meaningful exercises—These inspiring affirmations, insights, and activities only take 10 to 15 minutes, making it easy to incorporate...>>

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04.12.2023

“Near Enemies of the Truth: Avoid the Pitfalls of the Spiritual Life and Become Radically Free” by Christopher D. Wallis

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"Tantric philosopher and Oxford scholar Christopher Wallis calls out the seemingly helpful spiritual teachings dominating our current culture and demonstrates how these near truths stand in the way of a more radically free and meaningful life—and ultimately, a deeper spiritual awakening. Have you ever been told, "You create your own reality"? Have you been encouraged to "be your best self" or "follow your bliss"? Nowadays these slogans are everywhere, but what if they’re doing more harm than good? After over thirty years as a scholar-practitioner of meditation and Tantric philosophy, acclaimed author Christopher Wallis (also known as Hareesh) explores the most widespread distortions of spiritual teachings present in our world today. Rooted in the...>>

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