15.11.2021

“Blasphemy: A Very Short Introduction” by Yvonne Sherwood

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"In a world where not everyone believes in God, 'blasphemy' is surely a concept that has passed its use-by-date. And yet blasphemy (like God and religion) seems to be on the rise. In this Very Short Introduction Yvonne Sherwood asks why this should be the case, looking at factors such as the increased visibility of religious and racial minorities, new media, and engines of surveillance (which are far more omniscient than the old gods could ever be), and the legacies of colonial blasphemy laws. Throughout, Sherwood uncovers new histories, from the story of accidentally blasphemous cartoons, to the close associations between blasphemy, sex, and birth control. She also argues that blasphemy itself involves an inherent...>>

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15.11.2021

“The Hidden Truth of Your Name: A Complete Guide to First Names and What They Say about the Real You” by The Nomenology Project

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"From the secret wisdom of Kabbalah, the Runes, and Numerology—an unprecedented guide to unlocking the hidden power of your name. Your name is not only your calling card, it also may determine how your life will unfold. Mystics have studied the energies associated with names for centuries, but The Hidden Truth of Your Name is the first book to synthesize their fascinating findings into one compelling resource—offering in-depth profiles of 750 American names. Created by a team of linguistic experts and specialists, this beguiling reference guides you through the illuminating intricacies of three ancient systems of divination—and shows you how to apply them to create a subtly nuanced portrait of any name you choose. - KABBALAH—This...>>

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15.11.2021

“Yesterday’s Sky: Astrology and Reincarnation” by Steven Forrest

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"Behind your familiar astrological chart lies another chart entirely, one whose existence you may never have suspected. It carries your treasures and your wounds. Where the astrologer’s predictions and the realities of your life might not in all honesty have lined up, this chart-behind-the-chart will help you see why. This second, hidden chart tells the tale of who you were in a prior lifetime. It speaks of what wounded you then and what work you left undone. It reveals the old ghosts that still haunt you today and it describes what happens when you let them grab the steering wheel of your life. This chart explains the reasons you have the chart you have today...>>

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15.11.2021

“The Last Skinwalker: The Avenging Witch Of The Navajo Nation” by Gary Swanson

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"This book is dedicated solely to the evil witch called Skinwalker, which a rough translation means, “With it, he goes on all fours.” There are many witches in the Diné (Navajo) culture, and they are mostly select individuals who possess the special powers to heal and administer these special healing powers to their people. Some of our investigations involved discreet meetings in remote locations; almost like participating in some clandestine espionage operation; however looking back on it now, we understand fully that many of our secretive meetings were truthfully on the edge of what, according to their true beliefs, our Navajo contacts could have been in life and death situations! These stories were told...>>

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15.11.2021

“The Devil in the Shape of a Woman: Witchcraft in Colonial New England” by Carol F. Karlsen

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"Confessing to "familiarity with the devils," Mary Johnson, a servant, was executed by Connecticut officials in 1648. A wealthy Boston widow, Ann Hibbens was hanged in 1656 for casting spells on her neighbors. The case of Ann Cole, who was "taken with very strange Fits," fueled an outbreak of witchcraft accusations in Hartford a generation before the notorious events at Salem. More than three hundred years later, the question "Why?" still haunts us. Why were these and other women likely witches―vulnerable to accusations of witchcraft and possession? Carol F. Karlsen reveals the social construction of witchcraft in seventeenth-century New England and illuminates the larger contours of gender relations in that society."...>>

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