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The Routledge International Handbook of Charisma provides an
unprecedented multidimensional and multidisciplinary comparative
analysis of the phenomenon of charisma - first defined by Max Weber
as the irrational bond between deified leader and submissive
follower. It includes broad overviews of foundational theories and
experiences of charisma and of associated key issues and themes.
Contributors include 45 influential international scholars who
approach the topic from different disciplinary perspectives and
utilize examples from an array of historical and cultural settings.
The Handbook presents up-to-date, concise, thought-provoking,
innovative, and informative perspectives on charisma as it has been
expressed in the past and as it continues to be manifested in the
contemporary world by leaders ranging from shamans to presidents.
It is designed to be essential reading for all students,
researchers, and general readers interested in achieving a
comprehensive understanding of the power and potential of
charismatic authority in all its varieties, subtleties, dynamics,
and current and potential directions.
Packed with strange stories and spectacular illustrations, The
Devil's Atlas leads you on an adventure through the afterlife,
exploring the supernatural worlds of global cultures to form a
fascinating traveler's guide quite unlike any other. From the
author of the critically acclaimed bestsellers The Phantom Atlas,
The Sky Atlas, and The Madman's Library comes a unique and
beautifully illustrated guide to the heavens, hells, and lands of
the dead as imagined throughout history by cultures and religions
around the world. Packed with colorful maps, paintings, and
captivating stories, The Devil's Atlas is a compelling tour of the
geography, history, and supernatural populations of the afterworlds
of cultures around the globe. Whether it's the thirteen heavens of
the Aztecs, the Chinese Taoist netherworld of "hungry ghosts,"
Islamic depictions of Paradise, or the mysteries of the Viking
mirror world, each is conjured through astonishing images and a
highly readable trove of surprising facts and narratives, stories
of places you'd hope to go, and those you definitely would not. A
traveler's guide to worlds unseen, here is a fascinating visual
chronicle of our hopes, fears, and fantasies of what lies beyond.
DISCOVER THE BEYOND: From the depths of underworlds to the heights
of heavens and everywhere else a life after death may be spent,
this atlas explores the geography, history, and supernatural
populations of the afterworlds of global mythologies. A GLOBAL
SURVEY: From the demon parliament of the ancient Maya, to the
eternal globe-spanning quest to find the Earthly Paradise, to the
"Hell of the Flaming Rooster" of Japanese Buddhist mythology (in
which sinners are tormented by an enormous fire-breathing
cockerel), The Devil's Atlas gathers together a wonderful variety
of beliefs and representations of life after death. UNUSUAL AND
UNSEEN: These afterworlds are illustrated with an unprecedented
collection of images. They range from the marvelous "infernal
cartography" of the European Renaissance artists attempting to map
the structured Hell described by Dante and the decorative Islamic
depictions of Paradise to the various efforts to map the Garden of
Eden and the spiritual vision paintings of nineteenth-century
mediums. EXPERT AUTHOR: Edward Brooke-Hitching is a master of
taking visually-driven deep dives into unusual historical subjects,
such as the maps of imaginary geography in The Phantom Atlas,
ancient pathways through the stars in The Sky Atlas, and the
literary oddities lining the metaphorical shelves of The Madman's
Library. Perfect for: Obscure history and mythology enthusiasts
Anyone with an interest in the occult Spiritual curiosity seekers
Map lovers
Why Were the Teachings of the Original Christians Brutally Suppressed by the Roman Church?
• Because they portray Jesus and Mary Magdalene as mythic figures based on the Pagan Godman and Goddess • Because they show that the gospel story is a spiritual allegory encapsulating a profound philosophy that leads to mythical enlightenment • Because they have the power to turn the world inside out and transform life into an exploration of consciousness
Drawing on modern scholarship, the authors of the international bestseller The Jesus Mysteries decode the secret teachings of the original Christians for the first time in almost two millennia and theorize about who the original Christians really were and what they actually taught. In addition, the book explores the many myths of Jesus and the Goddess and unlocks the lost secret teachings of Christian mysticism, which promise happiness and immortality to those who attain the state of Gnosis, or enlightenment. This daring and controversial book recovers the ancient wisdom of the original Christians and demonstrates its relevance to us today.
In the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, entire communities,
particularly in central Europe were gripped by a fear of witches
and witchcraft, and pursued witches in order to bring them to
justice. Professor David Nash unlocks the sometimes opaque history
of the phenomenon of witchcraft in Britain, Europe and America. The
book explores the development of witchcraft and belief in witches,
the obsession with witches and witchcraft that spawned
witch-hunting, the hey-day and decline of witch-hunting, and the
fascinating 'afterlife' of witchcraft: covering not only the
survival of some beliefs into the nineteenth century but the
academic interest in witchcraft in the early twentieth century,
which culminated in the interest shown in the phenomenon by experts
serving the interests and ideology of Nazi Germany. Among the
themes that the author will examine are the geographical spread and
regional differences in witchcraft and witch-hunting across
Britain, Europe and America; the theories on the rise of
witch-hunting; and gender differences: why so many more women were
accused and convicted of witch-hunting than men.
This book offers an overview of how the Church Fathers used and
intepretated biblical texts. It brings together a range of
different Christian confessional and social perspectives to explore
the biblical basis and impact of their thinking. The contributors
cover different ages and traditions, with each chapter focusing on
a specific individual and theme. The book takes an ecumenical
approach to the relationship between the Church Fathers and Holy
Scripture and fosters a better understanding of the relationship
between Christian tradition and the Bible. It will be of interest
to scholars of Christian theology, the history of Christianity,
biblical studies and patristics.
A first and coherent enquiry on vernacular religions across Monsoon
Asia and critically questioning why they have been frequently
alienated in the elitist discourse of mainstream Indic religions.
Filled with spells, recipes, and crafts, this book helps you
discover the magical rhythms of the natural world. Join Anna
Franklin, bestselling author of The Hearth Witch s Compendium, as
she shares time-honoured recipes and step-by-step instructions for
bringing enchantment and joy into your life. You will discover
dozens of incantations and spells to help you celebrate the cycles
of the seasons, honour the gods and spirits, and release negative
energy and anxiety. The world is filled with magic, if we can just
slow down and learn how to channel it. The Hearth Witch s Year
provides hands-on tips for sabbats, solstices, saints days, and
more than 100 other auspicious dates so you can connect with the
earth s natural energies and manifest your deepest desires.
"A layered inquisition and a reportorial force…a technicolor
mystery.... In prose that moves like a clear river....Rustad has
done what the best storytellers do: tried to track the story to its
last twig and then stepped aside.â€â€” New York Times Book
Review In the vein of Jon Krakauer's Into the Wild, a riveting work
of narrative nonfiction centering on the unsolved disappearance of
an American backpacker in India—one of at least two dozen
tourists who have met a similar fate in the remote and storied
Parvati Valley. For centuries, India has enthralled westerners
looking for an exotic getaway, a brief immersion in yoga and
meditation, or in rare cases, a true pilgrimage to find spiritual
revelation. Justin Alexander Shetler, an inveterate traveler
trained in wilderness survival, was one such seeker. In his early
thirties Justin Alexander Shetler, quit his job at a tech startup
and set out on a global journey: across the United States by
motorcycle, then down to South America, and on to the Philippines,
Thailand, and Nepal, in search of authentic experiences and
meaningful encounters, while also documenting his travels on
Instagram. His enigmatic character and magnetic personality gained
him a devoted following who lived vicariously through his
adventures. But the ever restless explorer was driven to pursue
ever greater challenges, and greater risks, in what had become a
personal quest—his own hero’s journey. In 2016, he made his way
to the Parvati Valley, a remote and rugged corner of the Indian
Himalayas steeped in mystical tradition yet shrouded in darkness
and danger. There, he spent weeks studying under the guidance of a
sadhu, an Indian holy man, living and meditating in a cave. At the
end of August, accompanied by the sadhu, he set off on a
“spiritual journey†to a holy lake—a journey from which he
would never return. Lost in the Valley of Death is about one
man’s search to find himself, in a country where for many
westerners the path to spiritual enlightenment can prove fraught,
even treacherous. But it is also a story about all of us and the
ways, sometimes extreme, we seek fulfillment in life. Lost in the
Valley of Death includes 16 pages of color photographs.
This book explores ordinary practices of Pentecostal and
Charismatic Christians in relation to the Holy Spirit. It offers
varied picture of contemporary Christians in the Pentecostal and
Charismatic traditions, enabling a greater understanding to be
appreciated for academic and ecclesial audiences.
This book explores local cultural discourses and practices relating
to manifestations and experiences of the demonic, the spectral and
the uncanny, probing into their effects on people's domestic and
intimate spheres of life. The chapters examine the uncanny in a
cross-cultural manner, involving empirically rich case studies from
sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America and Europe. They use an
interdisciplinary and comparative approach to show how people are
affected by their intimate interactions with spiritual beings.
While several chapters focus on the tensions between public and
private spheres that emerge in the context of spiritual encounters,
others explore what kind of relationships between humans and
demonic entities are imagined to exist and in what ways these
imaginations can be interpreted as a commentary on people's
concerns and social realities. Offering a critical look at a form
of spiritual experience that often lacks academic examination, this
book will be of great use to scholars of Religious Studies who are
interested in the occult and paranormal, as well as academics
working in Anthropology, Sociology, African Studies, Latin American
Studies, Gender Studies and Transcultural Psychology.
A beautiful and inspirational guide to colour and its magic. Magic
can take many forms, whether it be a desire, a wish, or a spell. It
can even be a simple act of kindness for friends and family, and
importantly for yourself too - like a lovingly hand-made object, a
comforting meal or a home-cooked gift. Many people are turning to
alternative ways to find connection and meaning. Something as
simple as, 'Are you ok?' has great strength, power and empathy.
Thoughtfulness is key and this book has kindness at the heart of
its magic to create a more forgiving and considerate community.
Curated into colour chapters, Sam takes a look at each colour and
what it represents. The book brims full of magical spells, poems,
charms, rituals, recipes, makes and wishes to create a helpful
guide - a comfort, a tonic - something that is available to
everyone, whether you feel like you are a witch or not. Chapters
are: White, Yellow & Orange, Red, Pink, Violet, Blue, Green,
Brown, Black & Grey, Silver & Gold Projects include: Orange
blossom spell, Clay incense holder, Lucky red wrist ribbon, Hanging
crystal grotto, Witch's knots, Friendship jar spell, Crescent moon
and amethyst make, Making a wand, Secret message jewellery, Moon
biscuits.
This book draws on a study of the Sunday Assembly- a "godless
congregation"- to reflect on how the Church might better deal with
suffering, lament and theodicy. Against a backdrop of a shifting
attitudes towards religion, humans are now better connected than
ever before. It is no exaggeration to suggest that we carry the
suffering of the world in our pockets. In the midst of these
intersecting issues, the Sunday Assembly provides insight into how
meaning-making in times of trauma and crisis is changing. Drawing
on practical theology and using ethnographic tools of
investigation, this book includes findings from interviews and
observation with the Sunday Assembly in London and Edinburgh. It
explores the Sunday Assembly's philosophy of "celebrating life,"
and what this means in practice. At times, this emphasis on
celebration can result in situations where suffering is "passed
over," or only briefly acknowledged. In response, this book
considers a similar tendency within white Protestant churches to
avoid explicit discussion of difficult issues. This book challenges
churches to consider how they might resist the avoidance of
suffering through the practice of lament.The insights provided by
this book will be of particular interest to scholars of Religious
Studies, Practical Theology, Secularism and Atheism/Non-religion.
This book expands the current axiology of theism literature by
assessing the axiological status of alternative conceptions of God
and the divine. To date, most of the literature on the axiology of
theism focuses almost exclusively on the axiological status of
theism and atheism. Specifically, it focuses almost entirely on
monotheism, typically Judeo-Christian conceptions of God, and
atheism, usually construed as ontological naturalism. This volume
features essays from prominent philosophers of religion, ethicists,
and metaphysicians addressing the value impact of alternative views
such as ultimism, polytheism, pantheism, panentheism, and idealism.
Additionally, it reflects a wider trend in analytic philosophy of
religion to broaden its scope beyond the Judeo-Christian tradition.
Value Beyond Monotheism will be of interest to scholars and
advanced students working in the philosophy of religion, ethics,
and metaphysics.
"Did Rudolf Steiner dream these things? Did he dream them as they
once occurred, at the beginning of all time? They are, for sure,
far more astonishing than the demiurges and serpents and bulls
found in other cosmogonies.' -- Jorge Luis BorgesRudolf Steiner
recorded his view of the world in numerous books. He also gave more
than 5,000 lectures, in which he explained his ideas, using only
minimal notes. When describing especially difficult subjects,
Steiner frequently resorted to illustrating what he was saying with
colored chalk on a large blackboard. After his earlier lectures,
the drawings were erased and irretrievably lost. After the autumn
of 1919, however, thick black paper was used to cover the
blackboards so that the drawings could be rolled up and saved.The
Trustees of Rudolf Steiner's Estate in Dornach, Switzerland,
possess more than a thousand such drawings. A selection of these
drawings was first shown to the general public in 1992, and since
then, exhibitions in Europe, America, and Japan have generated much
interest in Steiner's works.
A story from the island of Iona in the Scottish Hebrides. On St
Columba's bay, the beach where the monks first landed in their
coracles from Ireland, you can still find the most beautiful green
stones, polished by the sea. This is the legend of how these
wonderful stones came to be, and why they are there to this very
day.
This textbook demonstrates the relevance and importance of humanism
as a non-religious worldview. Each chapter includes a helpful
pedagogy including a general overview, case studies, suggestions
for further reading, and discussion questions. Making this the
ideal textbook for students approaching the topic for the first
time. The textbook explores controversial topics that will
instigate debate such as human rights, sexuality, relationship
between science, humanism and religion, abortion, euthanasia, war
and non-human life.
In recent years the Christian faith has been challenged by
skeptics, including the New Atheists, who claim that belief in God
is simply not reasonable. Here prominent Christian philosopher C.
Stephen Evans offers a fresh, contemporary, and nuanced response.
He makes the case for belief in a personal God through an
exploration of natural "signs," which open our minds to theistic
possibilities and foster belief in the Christian revelation. Evans
then discusses why God's self-revelation is both authoritative and
authentic. This sophisticated yet accessible book provides a clear
account of the evidence for Christian faith, concluding that it
still makes sense to believe.
This book focuses on genealogies of religious authority in South
Asia, examining the figure of the guru in narrative texts,
polemical tracts, hagiographies, histories, in contemporary
devotional communities, New Age spiritual movements and global guru
organizations. Experts in the field present reflections on
historically specific contexts in which a guru comes into being,
becomes part of a community, is venerated, challenged or
repudiated, generates a new canon, remains unique with no clear
succession or establishes a succession in which charisma is
routinized. The guru emerges and is sustained and routinized from
the nexus of guruship, narratives, performances and community. The
contributors to the book examine this nexus at specific historical
moments with all their elements of change and contingency. The book
will be of interest to scholars in the field of South Asian
studies, the study of religions and cultural studies.
This book features detailed analysis of an ancient secret scroll
from the Middle East known as the Rivers Scroll or Diwan
Nahrawatha, providing valuable insight into the Gnostic Mandaean
religion. This important scroll offers a window of understanding
into the Mandaean tradition, with its intricate worldview, ritual
life, mysticism and esoteric qualities, as well as intriguing art.
The text of the Rivers Scroll and its artistic symbolism have never
before been properly analyzed and interpreted, and the significance
of the document has been lost in scholarship. This study includes
key segments translated into English for the first time and gives
the scroll the worthy place it deserves in the history of the
Mandaean tradition. It will be of interest to scholars of
Gnosticism, religious studies, archaeology and Semitic languages.
The second book in the series contains 143 additional quatrains
written and deciphered by Nostradamus himself. Dolores Cannon has
pierced the veil of the space/time continuum by her use of
regressive hypnosis, to bring us warnings of events to come.
Nostradamus emphasized that humanity could change the future if
they knew which of the multiple time-lines they were traveling on,
and what the results of the path were. Humanity is not powerless.
Through the power of informed minds much of the horror seen by
Nostradamus can be averted. These new revised editions of the
Conversations with Nostradamus trilogy contain updates of events
that have already occurred since the original printing in 1989.
Will the others also occur? Fasten your seatbelts, you're in for a
mind blowing ride with this one! You're about to take a flight into
a place where time doesn't exist. Where the famous quatrains are
decoded by no-other than The man Nostradamus himself. These two
volumes are an exciting journey into the realms of timeless and
metaphysical adventure. "Fabulous reading and extremely well
written." - Friends Review. This volume includes: More about the
rise and the location of the Anti-Christ, including his horoscope.
The correlation of 666 (the mark of the beast) and computers. More
about the third world war and what countries will be affected. How
AIDS was a planned disease by those in power, and when the cure
will be found. Dangerous new technology to control the weather and
earthquakes. Maps showing the portions of the continents that will
remain after the axis shift and the melting of polar icecaps.
Horoscopes estimating the date of the Earth shift, as based on
Nostradamus' quatrains. The role ofSpace Visitors during this time
of tribulation. A look at the world of future after the war and the
shift.
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