19.08.2022

“Spiritual Alchemy: From Jacob Boehme to Mary Anne Atwood” by Mike A. Zuber

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"Spiritual Alchemy: From Jacob Boehme to Mary Anne Atwood" by Mike A. Zuber
"Most professional historians see the relationship between pre-modern and modern alchemy as one of discontinuity and contrast. Mike A. Zuber challenges this dominant understanding and explores aspects of alchemy that have been neglected by recent work in the history of science. The predominant focus on the scientific aspect of alchemy, such as laboratory experiment, practical techniques, and material ingredients, argues Zuber, marginalizes the things that render alchemy so fascinating: its rich and vivid imagery, reliance on the medium of manuscript, and complicated relationship with religion. Spiritual Alchemy traces the early-modern antecedents of modern alchemy through generations of followers of Jacob Boehme, the cobbler and theosopher of Görlitz. As Boehme's disciples down the generations — including...>>
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19.08.2022

“The First Ghosts: Most Ancient of Legacies” by Irving Finkel

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"The First Ghosts: Most Ancient of Legacies" by Irving Finkel
"There are few things more in common across cultures than the belief in ghosts. Ghosts inhabit something of the very essence of what it is to be human. Whether we personally "believe" or not, we are all aware of ghosts and the rich mythologies and rituals surrounding them. They have inspired, fascinated and frightened us for centuries — yet most of us are only familiar with the vengeful apparitions of Shakespeare, or the ghastly spectres haunting the pages of 19th century gothic literature. But their origins are much, much older... The First Ghosts: Most Ancient of Legacies takes us back to the very beginning. A world-renowned authority on cuneiform, the form of writing on clay...>>
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19.08.2022

“Sound Healing For Beginners: Sonic Medicine for the Body, Chakra Rituals, and What They Didn’t Tell You About Vibrational Energy” by Ascending Vibrations

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"Sound Healing For Beginners: Sonic Medicine for the Body, Chakra Rituals, and What They Didn’t Tell You About Vibrational Energy" by Ascending Vibrations
"Always wanted to know how to help your body, mind, & spirit with sound, but it all sounded so complicated? Keep reading. Are you often bombarded with feelings of guilt, stress, or anxiety & exposed to noisy, polluted environments? These disharmonious frequencies pull our systems out of tune & we can start suffering from illness in mind & body. Want to say goodbye to all of the overwhelming sound healing info out there & discover what works for you? If so, you came to the right place. You see, using sound healing to your benefit doesn't have to be difficult, even if you feel like you've already tried everything. In fact, it's easier than you think....>>
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18.08.2022

“The Magic of Mushrooms: Fungi in folklore, superstition and traditional medicine” by Sandra Lawrence

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"The Magic of Mushrooms: Fungi in folklore, superstition and traditional medicine" by Sandra Lawrence
"Explore the wonderful world of some of the most incredible natural forms on our planet — fungi. At the centre of countless superstitions, folkloric tales and magical beliefs, as well as appearing in recipes and medicines both traditional and modern, mushrooms have incredible powers. Featuring images of over 100 fascinating species, sourced from the archives at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, The Magic of Mushrooms shows that from saving lives to expanding the mind, the potential of these fascinating organisms should not be underestimated." ⚠️ No PDF file because conversion destroys layout and illustrations...>>
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18.08.2022

“Hermetic Spirituality and the Historical Imagination: Altered States of Knowledge in Late Antiquity” by Wouter J. Hanegraaff

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"Hermetic Spirituality and the Historical Imagination: Altered States of Knowledge in Late Antiquity" by Wouter J. Hanegraaff
"In Egypt during the first centuries CE, men and women would meet discreetly in their homes, in temple sanctuaries, or insolitary places to learn a powerful practice of spiritual liberation. They thought of themselves as followers of Hermes Trismegistus, the legendary master of ancient wisdom. While many of their writings are lost, those that survived have been interpreted primarily as philosophical treatises about theological topics. Wouter J. Hanegraaff challenges this dominant narrative by demonstrating that Hermetic literature was concerned with experiential practices intended for healing the soul from mental delusion. The Way of Hermes involved radical alterations of consciousness in which practitioners claimed to perceive the true nature of reality behind the hallucinatory veil...>>
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