Alternative belief systems

Tackling a host of myths and prejudices commonly leveled at atheism, this captivating volume bursts with sparkling, eloquent arguments on every page.

The easy way to understand atheism and secular philosophy For people seeking a non-religious philosophy of life, as well as believers with atheist friends, Atheism For Dummies offers an intelligent exploration of the historical and moral case for atheism.

The easy way to understand atheism and secular philosophy For people seeking a non-religious philosophy of life, as well as believers with atheist friends, Atheism For Dummies offers an intelligent exploration of the historical and moral case for atheism.

Contemporary ritual activity leaves traces on our landscapes in myriad objects.

Contemporary ritual activity leaves traces on our landscapes in myriad objects.

Explores beliefs in magic and witchcraft in modern Ireland (1800–2000) and representation in literature, historical writing and the press.

Explores beliefs in magic and witchcraft in modern Ireland (1800–2000) and representation in literature, historical writing and the press.

A lucid exposition of ancient and medieval beliefs about strix-witches, who surreptitiously penetrated homes by night to devour babies.

An exploration of how the contemporary Roman Catholic church tackles, regulates and accommodates belief in witchcraft.

How did nineteenth-century historians construct the popular understanding of witchcraft as representing the irrational past?

A lucid exposition of ancient and medieval beliefs about strix-witches, who surreptitiously penetrated homes by night to devour babies.

An exploration of how the contemporary Roman Catholic church tackles, regulates and accommodates belief in witchcraft.

How did nineteenth-century historians construct the popular understanding of witchcraft as representing the irrational past?

Documents eighteenth-century literary representations of atheism, arguing that opposition to atheism generated unique forms of religious belief.

Documents eighteenth-century literary representations of atheism, arguing that opposition to atheism generated unique forms of religious belief.

A revised and expanded edition of this fascinating interdisciplinary study of magic in the Middle Ages.

A revised and expanded edition of this fascinating interdisciplinary study of magic in the Middle Ages.

Examines the idea that new atheism and Protestant fundamentalism have the same historical origin, and share a range of surprising beliefs.

Offers a critical analysis of contemporary atheism.

Offers a critical analysis of contemporary atheism.

Explores the hidden history of unbelief in the early modern era through the lens of Momus, the Greek god of criticism and mockery.

The only complete, reliable English translation of this famous fifteenth-century text.

Discover the Power of Crone Wisdom in this Wonderful Gift for WomenSkip the midlife crisis and embrace the joys of aging with this lighthearted manual on how to become a juicy and wise old woman.

I was broken.

Who were you before the world told you who you are?

I wrote this book as a wake-up call for anyone who wants a better easier life.

This book is based on the true story of the first seven months of the authors' lives together, though some names and details have been changed to protect the identities of individuals.

21 Days: The Random Thoughts of a Brother in Mourning is just that, random thoughts about death, faith, and God.

This Element argues practice-based research techniques are essential for understanding magic and witchcraft in French history.

An eminent psychologist and engineer presents a provocative analysis of the concept of God through the lens of scientific inquiry.

*; Examines in depth Enoch's full story of the Watchers, the fallen angels who came to Earth and shared corrupting forbidden knowledge*; Explores how Enoch was a vital component of Second Temple messianic Judaism, speculative Jewish mysticism, the Kabbalah, and Gnostic mythology*; Investigates the entire history of the Book of Enoch and its important esoteric offshoots, including the later 2 Enoch (the Slavonic ';Book of the Secrets of Enoch') and the so-called Hebrew ';Book of Enoch' (3 Enoch)Said to have been written by the prophet Enoch, the great-grandfather of Noah, the Book of Enoch disappeared for many centuries, except for one place: the Bible of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, which held the book as canonical.

Boldly argues that magic has throughout the history of Britain been at times as culturally and politically significant as religion.

Boldly argues that magic has throughout the history of Britain been at times as culturally and politically significant as religion.

This Element explores the witchy detective novel, a form which juxtaposes rational and enchanted ways of viewing the world.

This Element explores the witchy detective novel, a form which juxtaposes rational and enchanted ways of viewing the world.

*; Examines the Eight Directions and the powers of their Winds, the Tides of the Day, and the eightfold year of modern Pagan practice*; Explores geomancy practices, how to work with spirits of place, and the power of mountains, rivers, caves, standing stones, and crossroads*; Shares spiritual exercises, including runic practices and divination techniques, as well as how to craft your own magical toolsIn this guide to the Way of the Eight Winds, Nigel Pennick explores the history and practice of traditional European Pagan spirituality, a path that recognizes and celebrates our relationship with the Cosmos and the creativity of Nature.

This analysis presents the historical context for understanding the new religious movement of Peoples Temple.

This Element surveys the history and practice of Scientology studies over the past sixty years.

This Element surveys the history and practice of Scientology studies over the past sixty years.