This book discusses 20th- and 21st-centuries' literary retellings of biblical texts, focusing on how fiction and poetry fill the extant narrative gaps present in the often-sparse biblical accounts and align the narratives with theological and/or cultural expectations of modern interpreting communities.
*; Includes the story of Merlin's birth as the son of a demon, how he was born already able to speak, how his magic ensured he was not killed by his babysitter, and details of his affair with the Lady of the Lake*; Shares stories of Percival's first contact with the Grail and King Arthur's connection with the legendary mystical king Prester John*; Includes early Welsh prophecies attributed to Merlin, prophecies compiled by historian Geoffrey of Monmouth, and the letter of Prester John that inspired ColumbusMaarten Haverkamp acquired a French book from 1498 titled The Prophecies of Merlin that claimed to be prophecies given by the legendary magician.
Incorporating beautiful botanical illustrations of all the cards in the major and minor arcana, alongside the Rider-Waite-Smith deck, this is a straightforward guide to everything you need to know about reading tarot, from a basic understanding of what each card means, all the way through to detailed readings to enrich your everyday life.
*; Explores cartomancy as psychic storytelling, outlining techniques to develop intuition, psychic ability, and analytical questioning*; Explains how to look deeply at the symbolic pictures each card provides and open your mind to the tale being told through your intuition*; Shows how to interpret each card's symbolism through activated prayer, spell work, and guided journeys that introduce readers to the Major Arcana as personal experiencesIn this guide to the art of cartomancy, psychic medium Salicrow shows novice and seasoned practitioners alike how to read divination cards with greater accuracy and more profound insight.
Christian Reading shifts the assumption that study of the Bible must be about the content of the Bible or aimed at confessional projects of religious instruction.
The first of its kind, this book presents a wide range of passages exploring many aspects of the Greco-Roman watery world: physics, philosophy, weather, medicine, marine biology, religion and mythology, infrastructure, sailing, mercantile activities, and waterways that have been politicized.
Cassiodorusfamed throughout history as one of the great Christian exegetes of antiquityspent most of his life as a high-ranking public official under the Ostrogothic King Theoderic and his heirs.
Eusebius's groundbreaking History of the Church, remains the single most important source for the history of the first three centuries of Christianity and stands among the classics of Western literature.
Phrygia in the second and third centuries CE offers more vivid evidence for what has been termed ';lived ancient religion' than any other region in the ancient 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.
Christian Reading shifts the assumption that study of the Bible must be about the content of the Bible or aimed at confessional projects of religious instruction.
Navigating a diversity of religious myths and worldviews in both conventional and nuanced secular ways, this edited volume explores transdisciplinary common knowledge and global citizenship ideology through the lens of spirituality, depth hermeneutics, and multimodality.
Discover the transformative power of the moon in this beautifully illustrated guide to spiritual and personal growthThe Book of Lunar Oracles is an invitation to trust in - and dance to - the rhythm of the moon as she leads you on a journey to deeper self-knowledge.
The first of its kind, this book presents a wide range of passages exploring many aspects of the Greco-Roman watery world: physics, philosophy, weather, medicine, marine biology, religion and mythology, infrastructure, sailing, mercantile activities, and waterways that have been politicized.
This book explores how philosophical and religious communities in the Roman Empire of the first and second centuries CE engaged with, and were shaped by, their relationship to texts and tradition in their quest for true religious knowledge or ultimate truth.
This book explores how philosophical and religious communities in the Roman Empire of the first and second centuries CE engaged with, and were shaped by, their relationship to texts and tradition in their quest for true religious knowledge or ultimate truth.
Cassiodorusfamed throughout history as one of the great Christian exegetes of antiquityspent most of his life as a high-ranking public official under the Ostrogothic King Theoderic and his heirs.
Eusebius's groundbreaking History of the Church, remains the single most important source for the history of the first three centuries of Christianity and stands among the classics of Western literature.
Phrygia in the second and third centuries CE offers more vivid evidence for what has been termed ';lived ancient religion' than any other region in the ancient world.
Navigating a diversity of religious myths and worldviews in both conventional and nuanced secular ways, this edited volume explores transdisciplinary common knowledge and global citizenship ideology through the lens of spirituality, depth hermeneutics, and multimodality.
This book discusses 20th- and 21st-centuries' literary retellings of biblical texts, focusing on how fiction and poetry fill the extant narrative gaps present in the often-sparse biblical accounts and align the narratives with theological and/or cultural expectations of modern interpreting communities.
Relations between the Arabs and China have been strengthened for more than fifteen centuries, and since that long history to the present day, China has had good luck in the "Arab heritage.
Ophiolatreia or Serpent Worship - Anonymous - Published privately, this book is about the Rites and mysteries connected with the origin, rise, and development of serpent worship in various parts of the world, including Egypt, India and Greece.
When we mention ancient Egypt, we often think of images of tombs covered in hieroglyphics being opened by Victorian explorers, revealing "wonderful things" – as Howard Carter described upon seeing the treasures of Tutankhamun for the first time.
The Aeneid Virgil - Fleeing the ashes of Troy, Aeneas, Achilles mighty foe in the Iliad, begins an incredible journey to fulfill his destiny as the founder of Rome.
