Occult studies

In The Devil and Philosophy, 34 philosophers explore questions about one of the most recognizable and influential characters (villains?

Extracted from Volumes 1, 8, and 18.

Christians are fighting a spiritual war against an enemy whose power most don't understand.

A guide to ancient beliefs including instructions for magic and spellcasting*; Describes the arcane rituals, ancient beliefs, and secret rites of the Welsh Marches, including those of the Sin Eaters, Eye Biters, and Spirit Hunters*; Shares extracts from ancient texts stored in the archives of the National Museum of Wales, along with many original photographs of related artifacts*; Includes a Grimoire of the Welsh Marches, a wide collection of spells and magical workings along with practical instruction on crafting and castingIn this collaboration between a Druid and a witchcraft researcher, Jon G.

"e;Mastering the Art of Number Magic: Discovering the Cosmic Blueprint of Life's Mysteries"e; by Arthus C.

Examines the culture of ghost-seeing, arguing that the ghost represents a symbol of the psychological hauntedness of modern experience.

Treason and magic were first linked together during the reign of Edward II.

This volume is the first comprehensive examination of one of the twentieth century's most distinctive iconoclasts.

In the ancient Greco-Roman world, it was common practice to curse or bind an enemy or rival by writing an incantation on a tablet and dedicating it to a god or spirit.

Winner of the IAJS Book Award 2023 for Best Theoretical BookTraditionally, alchemy has been understood as a precursor to the science of chemistry but from the vantage point of the human spirit, it is also a discipline that illuminates the human soul.

If we are to believe sensationalist media coverage, Satanism is, at its most benign, the purview of people who dress in black, adorn themselves with skull and pentagram paraphernalia, and listen to heavy metal.

Making Amulets Christian: Artefacts, Scribes, and Contexts examines Greek amulets with Christian elements from late antique Egypt in order to discern the processes whereby a customary practice-the writing of incantations on amulets-changed in an increasingly Christian context.

A reflection on the diverse ways Western humanity has attempted to escape its frightening historyThis book reflects on Western humanity's efforts to escape from history and its terrors-from the existential condition and natural disasters to the endless succession of wars and other man-made catastrophes.

*; Includes never-before-published material from LaVey, including transcripts from his never-released ';Hail Satan!

Magic and Impotence in the Middle Ages investigates the common medieval belief that magic could cause impotence, focusing particularly on the period 1150-1450.

The last word on the Tarot of the Golden Dawn and a veritable encyclopedia which covers every aspect of the cards.

Honour and Embrace Wiccan Tradition Every Day of the YearThe Wiccan Almanac invites you to celebrate eight Wiccan festivals across the year: Imbolc, spring equinox, Beltane, summer solstice, Lammas/Lughnasadh, autumn equinox, Samhain, and winter solstice.

Using in-depth examples of 'magical' practice such as exorcisms, love rites, alchemy and the transformation of humans into divine beings, this lively volume demonstrates that the word 'magic' was used widely in late antique texts as part of polemics against enemies and sometimes merely as a term for other people's rituals.

Tauchen Sie ein in die mystische Welt der drei einflussreichsten Geheimgesellschaften der Geschichte.

Throughout history, magic has been as widely and passionately practiced as religion.

The Routledge History of Witchcraft is a comprehensive and interdisciplinary study of the belief in witches from antiquity to the present day, providing both an introduction to the subject of witchcraft and an overview of the on-going debates.

A year-long collection of spells and rituals for harnessing the magical power of each day from the author of the Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells.

An in-depth collection of ancient spells and magic practices drawn from rare and newly discovered texts *; Presents more than 600 magical prescriptions for healing and protection from both pagan and Christian sources *; Examines the practice of diagnosing illness through magic and explores ancient beliefs about curses and other evil spells and about devils, demons, and ghosts *; Includes spells from the heavily guarded gypsy tradition of magic and healing, drawn from newly discovered materials Since the beginning of history, people have sought remedies for the many ills that have beset them, from illnesses afflicting the body to threats posed by evil and hostile individuals.

Moving into the Heart There is movement associated with entering the sacred space of the heart.

Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with legibility.

The Secret Source reveals the actual occult doctrines that gave birth to The Law of Attraction and later inspired the media phenomenon known as The Secret.

A touching and thought-provoking account of how a woman explored a spectrum of religionsancient and newand ended up, unexpectedly, becoming a bona fide witch.

In Colonial Transactions Florence Bernault moves beyond the racial divide that dominates colonial studies of Africa.

Witchcraft in Early Modern England provides a fascinating introduction to the history of witches and witchcraft in England from the sixteenth to the eighteenth century.

The study of the ideas and practices associated with occultism is a rapidly growing branch of contemporary scholarship.

This book traces the development of Haiti's combined Vodou-Christian religion from 1500 to the present and explains how this combination of distinct faiths coalesces in a coherent belief system.

Ireland 1973: a very different world.

Shows how the true teachings of Jesus were passed down through the centuries and shaped the vision of the Founding Fathers *; Reveals for the first time the hidden link that connects James the Brother, Islam, the Cathars, the Knights Templar, and Freemasonry *; Shows how the Founding Fathers used these teachings enshrined in Masonic principles to build a new nation With the success of Paul's desire to impose his vision for the Church, the true teachings of Jesus--as preserved by his family and disciples--were forced into hiding.

This oracle volume contains ancient wisdom and will provide the answers to all your questions.

This comprehensive resource explores the intersection of religion, politics, and the supernatural that spawned the notorious witch hunts in Europe and the New World.

'Witches occupy a clear place in contemporary imagination.

Experience The Power of Your Subconscious MindLike Never Before.

Constructing a functional system of magic that helps readers suspend disbelief is a crucial part of worldbuilding in the fantasy genres.

This insightful essay delves into old Scottish records to uncover the grisly truth behind the country's witch trials.

This book is about other worlds and the supernatural beings, from angels to fairies, that inhabited them.

A compilation of vintage occult mysteries by Arthur Conan Doyle, Algernon Blackwood, J.

Of interest to interdisciplinary historians as well as those in various other fields, this book presents the first publication of 14 poems ranging from 12 to 3,000 lines.