Alternative belief systems

Divination, the use of special talents and techniques to gain divine knowledge, was practiced in many different forms in ancient Israel and throughout the ancient world.

"e;Jacoby writes with wit and vigor, affectionately resurrecting a man whose life and work are due for reconsideration"e; (The Boston Globe).

In this wide-ranging discussion of Kabbalah—from the mystical trends of medieval Judaism to modern Hasidism—one of the world’s foremost scholars considers different visions of the nature of the sacred text and of the methods to interpret it.

*; Explores in depth the occult and mystical side of Smithhis ';heaven and earth magic'focusing on how his varied artistic efforts were part of a comprehensive magical and alchemical practice*; Includes unpublished photos of and letters from Smith, rare interviews, one of his unpublished texts, and essays by scholars and friendsHarry Smith (19231991) was a legendary twentieth-century artist, filmmaker, painter, anthropologist, ethnomusicologist, and archivist.

In den geheimnisvollen Hallen des altägyptischen "Hauses des Lebens" hüteten Priester einst ein verborgenes Wissen: die Kunst der Zeitmagie und Schicksalsberechnung, tief verwurzelt in der heiligen Geometrie und der Weisheit der Göttin Seschat.

Im Herzen des alten Mesopotamiens, wo Götter das Schicksal schrieben und Tinte mehr war als bloße Farbe, liegt das Geheimnis von Borsippa verborgen – einer Stadt, deren Tempel Wissen, Macht und Magie vereinten.

'The number of women my brother Matthew killed, so far as I can reckon it, is one hundred and six .

Angels take many shapes and forms - some familiar, some otherworldly, and some that we don't even recognize as angels.

A comprehensive look at Irish, Scottish, Welsh and continental Celtic traditions, both Pagan and Christian , this guide includes the Celtic approach to shamanism, fairies, Wicca, neopaganism, magic and Druidism.

Renew your life force with the chakras' seven energy centersChakras--seven power sources corresponding to your nervous system--are capable of revitalizing your body and restoring your spirit--and they're all natural, so no need for any caffeine or sugar!

You're no idiot, of course.

You're no idiot, of course.

Something Wiccan this way comes .

Tarot is a fascinating practice, full of wonder and mystery, but if you have never picked up a deck before, all of that mysticism can seem overwhelming.

Awaken your life with the God and Goddess and discover the magick of the Wiccan wayGet ready to take a journey to a mystical place where anything can happen--an adventure into the realm of witchcraft, magick, and empowerment.

You know there's more to life than physical existenceLife is a journey and physical birth and death are its points of transition.

Vampires are the hottest topic in popular culture today.

Forget the Age of Aquarius and hang on tight!

Fun, illustrated projects for those who believe in magick.

The birth of the Christian Church, and what it means for modern religion and philosophy.

This carefully crafted ebook: "e;THE NOVELS OF FAITH - Premium Collection: 7 Thought-Provoking Titles in One Volume (Christian Classics Series)"e; is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents.

A new perspective.

Discover the art of spell casting to add some magick to your daily life.

'This transformational book will help you calm your mind, remove negativity and find inner peace.

See the history of witchcraft, magic and superstition come to life with this spectacular supernatural book!

The shocking truth about some of the most disturbing, criminal cults that have ever existed.

*THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER**SHORTLISTED FOR THE WOLFSON HISTORY PRIZE**A TIMES, SUNDAY TIMES AND BBC HISTORY BOOK OF THE YEAR*'A bona fide historical classic' Sunday Times'Simply one of the best history books I have ever read' BBC HistoryIn the frontier town of Springfield in 1651, peculiar things begin to happen.

SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'A highly readable, fascinating book that jerks the debate on religion versus atheism right out of its crusted rut into the light of serious intellectual scrutiny' ObserverA meditation on the importance of atheism in the modern world - and its inadequacies and contradictions - by one of Britain's leading philosophers'When you explore older atheisms, you will find some of your firmest convictions - secular or religious - are highly questionable.

Beginning in January 1692, Salem Village in colonial Massachusetts witnessed the largest and most lethal outbreak of witchcraft in early America.

Western esotericism has now emerged as an academic study in its own right, combining spirituality with an empirical observation of the natural world while also relating the humanity to the universe through a harmonious celestial order.

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.

Children born and raised on the religious fringe are a distinctive yet largely unstudied social phenomenon.

Western esotericism has now emerged as an academic study in its own right, combining spirituality with an empirical observation of the natural world while also relating the humanity to the universe through a harmonious celestial order.

Beginning in January 1692, Salem Village in colonial Massachusetts witnessed the largest and most lethal outbreak of witchcraft in early America.

Over the last decade, "e;New Atheists"e; such as Sam Harris, Richard Dawkins, and Christopher Hitchens have pushed the issue of atheism to the forefront of public discussion.

Over the last decade, "e;New Atheists"e; such as Sam Harris, Richard Dawkins, and Christopher Hitchens have pushed the issue of atheism to the forefront of public discussion.

The cognitive science of religion has made a persuasive case for the view that a number of different psychological systems are involved in the construction and transmission of notions of extranatural agency such as deities and spirits.

For 50 years, Margaret Mead told Americans how cultures worked, and Americans listened.

For 50 years, Margaret Mead told Americans how cultures worked, and Americans listened.

Secularization in the Long 1960s: Numerating Religion in Britain provides a major empirical contribution to the literature of secularization.

Purity, Community, and Ritual in Early Christian Literature investigates the meaning of purity, purification, defilement, and disgust for Christian writers, readers, and listeners from the first to third centuries.

Recent books by, among others, Sam Harris, Richard Dawkins, and Christopher Hitchens have thrust atheism firmly into the popular, media, and academic spotlight.

Recent books by, among others, Sam Harris, Richard Dawkins, and Christopher Hitchens have thrust atheism firmly into the popular, media, and academic spotlight.

America Bewitched is the first major history of witchcraft in America - from the Salem witch trials of 1692 to the present day.

America Bewitched is the first major history of witchcraft in America - from the Salem witch trials of 1692 to the present day.

Since the Second Vatican Council (1962-5), the Catholic Church has formally declared the possibility of salvation for atheists: 'those who, without fault, have not yet arrived at an express recognition of God' (Lumen Gentium 16).

This volume, the first in a major new series which will provide authoritative texts of key non-canonical gospel writings, comprises a critical edition, with full translations, of all the extant manuscripts of the Gospel of Mary.

What is a grimoire?

Are mysticism and morality compatible or at odds with one another?