'This gripping book is destined to become THE book about Andrew Tate' Jon Ronson'A fascinating and disturbing investigation' Ian HislopThe behind-the-scenes story of a four-year investigation into Andrew Tate, exploring how a failed reality TV star turned accused organised criminal managed to become one of the most famous influencers in the world.
Finalist for the 2025 Christianity Today Book Award in Popular TheologyKnow the Theologians is an introduction to the most important thinkers throughout church history and a demonstration of their ongoing relevance for believers today.
Geza Vermes, translator and editor of The Complete Dead Sea Scrolls and worldwide expert on the life and times of Jesus, tells the enthralling story of early Christianity and the origins of a religion.
Rowdy, restless, silly, out of control, moody, vulgar, disrespectful, unpredictable -- this may be the junior high stereotype, writes youth ministry expert Wayne Rice.
'The reigning Queen of Classics' Spectator'Mary Beard is the best in the business' Dan Snow'Excellent' Guardian'Enthralling' Sunday TimesBritain's most famous classicist asks: what are civilisations?
Shares modern updated versions of the medieval prayers of the Holy Helpers, one prayer for each of the 14 saints and one prayer to call on all of them together Explains how, even though these 14 saints are connected to Catholic belief, they are universal in their powers of assistance and will come to the aid of anyone who calls on them Recommends a healing stone to enhance the effect of each prayer and explains how to use the prayers to create protective amulets for you and your home and write a letter of invocation for love and success The art of invocation--calling on spirits and higher forces for assistance--has been practiced in folk magic traditions for centuries, with roots going back to early pagan and shamanic times.
A vivid journey back to the time of Krishna, his holy city, and the Mahabharata War Recounts ecstatic celebrations, Krishnas love for his wives and sons, and events surrounding the Mahabharata War Offers potent spiritual lessons from Krishnas teachings and stresses Krishnas ability to contain all opposites and stand above duality Provides a historical timeline and real dates for the Mahabharata War and the sinking of Krishnas city beneath the sea Located on the west coast of India in the state of Gujarat, the city of Dwaraka is considered one of the seven holy cities of India.
Reveals evidence of visionary plants in Christianity and the life of Jesus found in medieval art and biblical scripture--hidden in plain sight for centuries Follows the authors anthropological adventure discovering sacred mushroom images in European and Middle Eastern churches, including Roslyn Chapel and Chartres Provides color photos showing how R.
Reveals the secret teachings of the Khwajagan, the Masters of Wisdom of Turkish Sufism Provides biographies for the entire lineage of teachers in the Naqshbandi order, such as Yusuf Hamdani, the first recognized Khwajagan, and Baha al-Din Naqshband, from whom the Naqshbandi order of Sufis took its name Shows that this spiritual path focuses on expanding awareness of the heart to reach God-consciousness An essential guide for understanding Itlak Yolu, the Sufi path of Absolute Liberation, and fana, Annihilation in God Almost one thousand years ago a new and powerful nexus of spiritual transmission emerged in Central Asia and lasted for five centuries, reaching its culmination in the work of the Khwajagan, or Masters of Wisdom.
The traditional understanding of Shiva told through stories and teachings from the Shiva Mahapurana Explains Shivas contradictory forms, such as destroyer or benefactor, and how his form depends on the needs of the devotee Reveals how Shivas teachings allow one to see through the illusions at the root of all grief and alienation in human life Explores Shivas relationships with Durga, Shakti, Sati, and Parvati and with his sons Ganesha and Kartikeya Shiva, the most ancient and complex deity of the Hindu pantheon, has been portrayed in many contrasting lights: destroyer and benefactor, ascetic and householder, wild demon slayer and calm yogi atop Mount Kailash.
An extensive look at all the aspects of multi-natured Shiva Explores the shamanic roots of world spirituality as exemplified by this Hindu god who shares many of the attributes of the Norse Odin and the Celtic Cernunnos Looks at Shivas relation to contemporary culture, Tantra, and the dualistic religions of the WestTo his devotees Shiva is the entire universe and the core of all beings.
An extensive examination of the history of gnosticism and how its philosophy has influenced the Western esoteric tradition Explains how the Gnostic understanding of self-realization is embodied in the esoteric traditions of the Rosicrucians and Freemasons Explores how gnosticism continues to influence contemporary spirituality Shows gnosticism to be a philosophical key that helps spiritual seekers "e;remember"e; their higher selvesGnosticism was a contemporary of early Christianity, and its demise can be traced to Christianity's efforts to silence its teachings.
The first English translation of the rubais of Rumi Presents 233 of the most evocative of Rumis 1,700 rubais Shows that the mystical embrace is the way to directly experience the Divine Rumi is well known for the over 44,000 verses that appear in a 23-volume collection called the Divan-i Kebir.
Jesus was an initiate and adept of the ancient Judaic mysteries who strove to reinstate the tradition of the bridechamber sacrament in his time Shows that Jesus sought to establish equity of masculine and feminine in both spiritual practice and social traditions, particularly in the sacrament of marriage Reinterprets Jesus key teachings in light of the ancient tradition of sacred consortship Reveals what happened to the gnostic heart of Christianity that Jesus embodied Jesus was a high-initiate and master adept of the ancient Judaic mysteries who strove to free people from the dead hand of the ritualists.
According to the early writings of the Shaiva tradition--still alive in India and dating back at least 6,000 years--the arbitrary ideologies and moralistic religions of modern society signal the last days of humanity heading toward destruction.
Reveals the real, whole name of God and its place within each of us Explains how none of the God-names commonly used in the Bible is Gods real name Shows how the real name of God unites all religions from both West and East Includes spiritual techniques, prayers, poems, and meditative chants to bring each of us into deep, personal, intimate, living relationship with God Of the many names of God commonly used in the Bible and other sacred literature, none is Gods real name.
An examination of the interactions of the Christian Knights Templar and their Muslim counterparts, the Assassins, and of the profound changes in Western society that resulted.
The first book to explore the sacred myths of Santera Includes more than 100 myths, stories, and histories about the odu and the orishas Reassembles the oral fragments from the African diaspora into coherent stories Demonstrates that the African peoples, specifically the Yoruba, were deeply spiritual At the core of the diloggn--the sacred divination system of Santera--are the sacred stories known as the pataks, narratives whose themes are as powerful and relevant today as they were in the minds of the ancient Yoruba who safeguarded them.
An examination of the sacred botany and the pagan origins and rituals of Christmas Analyzes the symbolism of the many plants associated with Christmas Reveals the shamanic rituals that are at the heart of the Christmas celebration The day on which many commemorate the birth of Christ has its origins in pagan rituals that center on tree worship, agriculture, magic, and social exchange.
A radical reinterpretation of the relationship of Judas and Jesus Reexamines the role and the purpose the key figure of Judas played in the crucifixion story Reveals how Judas was betrayed by Jesus, and how, taken to the limits of his humanity, he lost everything he most cherished on the path to his true self The familiar story of Judas, betrayer of Jesus, is striking because of its incomprehensibility.
A new translation and analysis of the gospel that records the actual words of Jesus Explores the gnostic significance of Jesus's teachings recorded in this gospel Explains the true nature of the new man whose coming Jesus envisioned Translated and interpreted by the author of the bestselling The Gospel of Mary Magdalene and The Gospel of PhilipOne of the cache of codices and manuscripts discovered in Nag Hammadi, the Gospel of Thomas, unlike the canonical gospels, does not contain a narrative recording Christ's life and prophecies.
Decodes the message inscribed on the Great Cross of Hendaye in France Uses the work of 20th-century alchemist Fulcanelli to predict the date of the fatal season of the apocalypse Shows how periodic galactic alignments may cause catastrophes on Earth Examines how the secret of the center of the galaxy reveals the true location of the lost civilization of Atlantis Reveals the alchemical secret of the imperishable Light Body of ancient Egypt deep within our DNAThe Mysteries of the Great Cross of Hendaye reveals one of Western occultism's deepest secrets: The alchemical transformation of base metal into gold is also the transformation of the current Iron Age into the Golden Age.
An overview of Mithraism, the ancient Roman mystery religion popular in the Roman Legions Provides a comprehensive history of Mithraism, including its influence on Christianity and Islam Includes rituals, meditations, and teaching tales for readers who wish to follow the Mithraic path Studies the evolution and divergence of the Eastern (Persian) and Western (Roman) forms of MithraismThe Mysteries of Mithras presents a revival of the magical practices and initiatory system of Mithraism, the ancient Roman mystery religion that was immensely popular in the Roman Legions from the late second century B.
A modern-day theologians call for the radical transformation of Christianity Echoes the Reformation initiated by Martin Luther in 1517 Addresses the corruption and authoritarian tendencies that distinguish todays Christian institutions from the spiritual message upon which they are founded Offers a new vision of Christianity that values the Earth, honors the feminine, and emphasizes spiritual toleranceIn 1517, Martin Luther, disgusted at the corruption then reigning in the Catholic Church, nailed on the door of Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany, 95 theses calling for a Reformation.
An examination of how the teachings of Jesus reveal the essential role of sexuality in spiritual growth and transformation Shows that Jesus did not come to redeem humanity from the life of the flesh, but to honor it as a spiritual path Uses Hebrew, gnostic, and early Christian source texts to reveal the true context of the words attributed to Jesus Explores the spiritual and physical relationship shared by Jesus and Mary MagdaleneOf all the major religions, Christianity is the only one that has utterly rejected sexuality as one of the many paths that can lead to enlightenment and salvation.
Reveals the hidden meaning of the Grail and a secret Christian doctrine for achieving higher consciousness Shows that Gnosticism is not a derivative of Christianity but the revelation of the true message of Jesus Describes the ancient relationship between water and spirit Explains the doctrine of immanence taught by Jesus at the Last Supper Features the translated source text from The Refutation of All Heresies by Bishop Hippolytus, the only existing record of the Naassene SermonIn the third century C.
An in-depth investigation of the facts and mythology surrounding the historical Mary Magdalene Reveals new details about the life of the beloved of Jesus Illustrated with rare and unusual imagery depicting Marys central role in Christianity By the author of the bestselling The Woman with the Alabaster Jar The controversy surrounding Mary Magdalene and her relationship to Jesus has gained widespread international interest since the publication of Dan Browns novel The Da Vinci Code, which specifically cites Margaret Starbirds earlier works as a significant source.
Suggests that Jesus survived the crucifixion, went to Egypt, then settled in France Reveals new discoveries that show the beginnings of Christianity in Egypt Presents historical and archaeological research that proves a connection between Jerusalem, Egypt, and Rennes-le-Chteau in the south of France Posits Rennes-le-Chteau as the actual location of Jesus Christs tomb, and that writings by him will be found there Jesus did not die on the cross.
Reveals the thread that unites the spiritual paths that have opposed orthodox religion over the centuries and the challenge they provide to the status quo Contains 40 essays by 18 key investigators of heresies and suppressed spiritual traditions, including Steven Sora, Ian Lawton, Jeff Nisbet, P.
Presents conclusive evidence that ancient Egypt was originally the remnant of an earlier, highly sophisticated civilization Supports earlier speculations based on myth and esoteric sources with scientific proof from the fields of genetics, engineering, and geology Provides further proof of the connection between the Mayans and ancient Egyptians Links the mystery of Cro-Magnon man to the rise and fall of this ancient civilizationIn the late nineteenth century, French explorer Augustus Le Plongeon, after years of research in Mexicos Yucatn Peninsula, concluded that the Mayan and Egyptian civilizations were related--as remnants of a once greater and highly sophisticated culture.
An examination of the early, mysterious Essene community at Qumran that links it with John the Baptist, Jesus, and the beginnings of Christianity*; Offers an eyewitness account of the final burial place of John the Baptist*; Makes the case that Christianity grew out of a form of monotheism first formulated by the Egyptian pharaoh Akhenaten*; Includes physical and photographic evidence never before publishedIn his earlier book The Mystery of the Copper Scroll of Qumran, Robert Feather analyzed the Dead Sea Scroll engraved on copper that is considered the work of the secretive, devout Jewish sect known as the Essenes, who lived at Qumran around the time of Jesus.
Contends that the roots of Christian belief come not from Judaea but from Egypt Shows that the Romans fabricated their own version of Christianity and burned the Alexandrian library as a way of maintaining political power Builds on the arguments of the author's previous books The Hebrew Pharaohs of Egypt, Moses and Akhenaten, and Jesus in the House of the PharaohsIn Christianity: An Ancient Egyptian Religion author Ahmed Osman contends that the roots of Christian belief spring not from Judaea but from Egypt.
'As informative as it is entertaining - read it, you won't regret it' Paula GooderBeards have had cultural and religious significance for thousands of years.
From the New York Times bestselling author of Rebbe comes this newly revised edition of Words That Hurt, Words That Healan invaluable guide in how choosing the right words can enrich our relationships and give us insight to improve every facet of our lives.
The worlds leading psychiatric authority on demonic possession delves into the hidden world of exorcisms and his own transformation from cynic to believer over the course of his twenty-five-year career.
An "e;illuminating"e; and "e;richly descriptive"e; (New York Times Book Review) portrait of contemporary Israel, revealing the diversity of this extraordinary yet volatile nation by weaving together personal histories of ordinary citizens from all walks of life.
In thisfour-color illustrated journey that is part travelogue and part theological investigation, bestselling author and acclaimed Bible scholar John Dominic Crossan and his wife Sarah painstakingly travel throughout the ancient Eastern church, documenting through text and image a completely different model for understanding Easters resurrection story, one that provides promise and hope for us today.
