Old and New Mysteries - From Trials to Initiation (Paperback)

There is great contemporary interest in the mystery centres of antiquity, such as prehistoric caves, the pyramids of Egypt, Newgrange in Ireland, and the Externsteine in Germany. The trials and rites that took place there were for the chosen few, and are vividly described in this book -- from the trials of fire and water to the three-day near-death sleep. The author goes on to argue that modern-day initiation, however, has a substantially different character. Whereas a 'hierophant' -- a guide -- was previously needed to navigate a trial, these days it is life itself which brings us trials, which can sometimes lead to deeper experiences of the spiritual.

General

Imprint:	Floris Books
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	July 2014
First published:	September 2014
Authors:	Bastiaan Baan
Translators:	Matthew Dexter
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 16mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	256
ISBN-13:	978-1-78250-126-8
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Aspects of religions (non-Christian) > Worship > General Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Aspects of religions (non-Christian) > Religious experience > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > Aspects of religions (non-Christian) > Religious experience > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > Aspects of religions (non-Christian) > Worship > General
LSN:	1-78250-126-6
Barcode:	9781782501268

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