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Encountering Mystery

Author : Dale C. Allison
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1467464341
Total Pages : 280 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (674 download)

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Download or read book Encountering Mystery written by Dale C. Allison and published by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing. This book was released on 2022-07-26 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Despite widespread skepticism on the matter, a significant number of people today have stories of religious experience—moments of inexplicable terror or rapturous joy, visions, near-death experiences of the afterlife, encounters with angels, heavenly voices, and premonitions. How should rationally minded people respond? What would your reaction be if someone told you that, one night while sitting alone, she saw through the window a brilliant light descend from the sky until it was so large that it filled the room—and that it radiated a feeling of “pure love”? And what would you say if a friend confided that one night he woke up and could not move, felt he was being suffocated, and sensed an evil spirit in the room? By default in the secular age we are skeptical about anything mysterious or supernatural. More likely than not, most people would respond to the stories above with embarrassment and concern about the person’s grasp of reality, or they would attempt to explain them away through rational or scientific means. But the truth is that religious experiences like these are not as uncommon as they seem—although talking about such experiences often is. This is the case even in a faith tradition such as Christianity, despite the Bible’s numerous accounts of miraculous and mysterious happenings. In Encountering Mystery, noted biblical scholar Dale Allison makes the argument that stories of religious experience are meaningful and not to be marginalized—and that we have a moral prerogative to lovingly engage with such stories regardless of whether we have had similar experiences. Through a close look at phenomena such as moments of inexplicable terror or rapturous joy, visions, near-death experiences of the afterlife, encounters with angels, heavenly voices, and premonitions, Allison shows how ordinary practices of faith need not be at odds with individual religious experiences. Above all, he enjoins us to be honest about the persistence of religious experience in a secular age and to make space for those who encounter mystery in their lives.

Great is the Mystery: Encountering the Formational Power of Liturgy

Author : Joe Paprocki
Publisher : Liturgy Training Publications
ISBN 13 : 1618330586
Total Pages : 339 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (183 download)

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Download or read book Great is the Mystery: Encountering the Formational Power of Liturgy written by Joe Paprocki and published by Liturgy Training Publications. This book was released on 2021-01-25 with total page 339 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Encountering the Mystery

Author : Patriarch Bartholomew
Publisher : Image
ISBN 13 : 0385525613
Total Pages : 303 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (855 download)

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Download or read book Encountering the Mystery written by Patriarch Bartholomew and published by Image. This book was released on 2008-03-18 with total page 303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As Ecumenical Patriarch, Bartholomew is the symbol of unity for the self-governing national and ethnic Orthodox Christian churches throughout the world. He is well known for his commitment to protecting the environment, and for opening communications with other Christians as well as with Muslims and other religious groups. His efforts for raising environmental awareness globally have earned him the title "Green Patriarch." Written with personal warmth and great erudition, Encountering the Mystery illuminates the rich culture and soul of Orthodox Christianity. Bartholomew traces the roots of Orthodox Christianity to its founding two thousand years ago, explores its spirituality and doctrine, and explains its liturgy and art. More especially, in a unique and unprecedented way, he relates Orthodox Christianity to contemporary issues, such as freedom and human rights, social justice and globalization, as well as nationalism and war. With a recent rebirth of Orthodox Christian churches (particularly in the former Soviet Union and elsewhere in Central and Eastern Europe), there has been great interest in understanding this important branch of Christianity with its close ties to the traditions of the early Church. As USA Today recently reported, Orthodox Christian churches throughout the country are drawing converts attracted by the beauty of its liturgy and inspired by its enduring theology. But for the general seeker, whatever their background, Encountering the Mystery is a rich spiritual source that draws upon the wisdom of millennia.

Encountering the Mystery

Author : Bartholomew I (Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople)
Publisher : Image
ISBN 13 : 0385518137
Total Pages : 303 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (855 download)

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Download or read book Encountering the Mystery written by Bartholomew I (Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople) and published by Image. This book was released on 2008 with total page 303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The spiritual leader of Orthodox Christianity chronicles the history, culture, traditions, and tenets of his faith in a volume that traces the two-thousand-year evolution of the faith, the schisms that led to its split with Western Christianity, its doctrine and liturgy, its ties to the traditions of the early Christian church, and its enduring teachings and theology. 15,000 first printing.

Encountering Christ in the Eucharist

Author : Bruce T. Morrill
Publisher : Paulist Press
ISBN 13 : 0809147688
Total Pages : 142 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Encountering Christ in the Eucharist written by Bruce T. Morrill and published by Paulist Press. This book was released on 2012 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If changes in the church's liturgical practice were the most obvious development of Vatican II to be noticed by the faithful in the pew, then inevitably, shifts in eucharistic theology were not far behind. The previous focus on Christ's presence in the sacrament itself under the species of bread and wine and the attendant forms of worship that this spawned have gradually yielded to deepening insights into the manifold ways in which Christ is present among the faithful. Drawing upon the best of recent biblical, historical, and theological sources, Bruce Morrill unfolds how the divine Spirit of Jesus works through ways Christ is present in the celebration of the Eucharist--in the assembly, presiding minister, biblical word, and ritual sacrament. Mindful of challenges inherent in eucharistic theologies within and among church traditions and communities, Morrill orients his theology on two key principles from Vatican II's Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy: the celebration of the liturgy as participation in the paschal mystery, and the multiple bodily, symbolic ways Christ is present in the ritual celebration. In the process, he sheds new light on such topics as sacrifice, covenant, divine presence and absence, and the tradition's relationship to Judaism. There are some challenging implications here, not least to the modern tendency to think of liturgy in terms of a personal transaction--"what I got out of it"--and to those who hear God's word only according to their own preconceived ideas: "God's is not a reign limited to our personal histories," Morrill points out, "but, rather, is one that calls us to hear our story as part of one much larger, at times comforting, at others confronting us." Morrill eloquently invokes these human modes of Christ's presence to draw participants into the mystery of the cross and resurrection, into communion with the God whose love for humanity has been revealed unto death, making the Eucharist the source and summit for lives shaped in the pattern of Christ's justice and mercy for the life of the world. +

Encountering the Living God in Scripture

Author : William M. IV Wright
Publisher : Baker Academic
ISBN 13 : 1493416812
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (934 download)

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Download or read book Encountering the Living God in Scripture written by William M. IV Wright and published by Baker Academic. This book was released on 2019-01-22 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work gives a philosophical and theological account of the belief that Scripture enables people to encounter the life-giving reality of God. The authors examine the biblical foundations for this belief as given in a variety of witnesses from both Testaments and explain the philosophical and theological underpinnings of Christian exegesis. The book sums up and makes accessible the teaching of revered senior scholar and teacher Francis Martin and is aimed squarely at students, assuming no advanced training in philosophy or theology. It includes a foreword by Robert Sokolowski.

Encountering God Study Bible: Insights from Blackaby Ministries on Living Our Faith (NKJV)

Author : Thomas Nelson
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
ISBN 13 : 0785288147
Total Pages : 1897 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (852 download)

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Download or read book Encountering God Study Bible: Insights from Blackaby Ministries on Living Our Faith (NKJV) written by Thomas Nelson and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2023-11-07 with total page 1897 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Encounter God through the Scriptures as you are guided by the wisdom and experience of the Blackaby family. The deepest need of every human heart is to encounter God. To meet with God, to be changed by Him, and to become more like Him as a result. For decades, the Blackaby family has dedicated their ministry to helping believers address this deepest need. Now you can learn from their insights to experience deeper encounters with God as you develop a regular routine of Bible reading and study in the Encountering God Study Bible. The Encountering God Study Bible is the crowning work of the Blackabys. Featuring their trusted approach to Bible study, explanatory notes, word studies, biblical character sketches, historical encounters with lives of exemplary faith, articles highlighting the creative nature of God, and other articles defending the faith, you will be encouraged to see that you can encounter God in His Word—and that He wants to encounter you through it. Features include: Encounter Notes highlighting how God might choose to encounter you in His Word Articles highlighting the creative nature of God by Daniel Blackaby Articles defending the lasting truths of the faith by Mike Blackaby Rich explanatory notes explaining ideas, events, people, and places in the text to make the meaning clear Word studies, character studies, and biographical sketches of church history figures all written by members of the Blackaby family Book introductions setting the scene for each biblical book and its importance for encountering God Timeline of the biblical narrative A succinct harmony of the Gospels Chart of the prophecies fulfilled by Jesus as Messiah Reading plans Center-column reference set Full NKJV concordance Index to word studies, character studies, historical encounters, apologetic, and aesthetic articles Clear and readable NKJV Comfort Print® in a 9-point print size

Encountering Christ in the Suffering Humanity (Mt 25:31-46)

Author : Cynthia Pinto
Publisher : LIT Verlag Münster
ISBN 13 : 3643800959
Total Pages : 271 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (438 download)

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Download or read book Encountering Christ in the Suffering Humanity (Mt 25:31-46) written by Cynthia Pinto and published by LIT Verlag Münster. This book was released on 2011 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Encountering Christ the Servant

Author : Deacon Dominic Cerrato, Ph.D.
Publisher : Our Sunday Visitor
ISBN 13 : 1681924374
Total Pages : 93 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (819 download)

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Download or read book Encountering Christ the Servant written by Deacon Dominic Cerrato, Ph.D. and published by Our Sunday Visitor. This book was released on 2020-09-11 with total page 93 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Receive the Gospel of Christ whose herald you have become. Believe what you read, teach what you believe, and practice what you teach. These are the words a newly ordained deacon hears from his bishop as the Book of the Gospels is placed in his hands. It is a solemn but joyous moment in which the deacon is called to a lifelong pursuit of bearing witness to Christ the Servant. The foundation of the deacon’s diaconate, the very foundation of his ministry, is intimate communion with Christ the Servant. This communion originates and deepens in the interior life, and it is here, through prayer and meditation, where he truly discovers God on a personal level and, at the same time, discovers himself in a more profound way. In Encountering Christ the Servant: A Spirituality of the Diaconate, Deacon Dominic Cerrato, PhD, offers deacons and deacon candidates an integrated approach to diaconal life and ministry, rooted in the cultivation of the interior life. In this study, Deacon Dominic outlines the primacy of the interior life, the necessity of abandonment, the sacrament of the present moment, and living the Servant Mysteries. Entering into a new and more intimate relationship with Christ the Servant will open deacons and deacon candidates to their true identity, and their mission, as heralds of the Gospel of Christ. "In this book, Deacon Dominic provides a fresh way of looking at the diaconate based on his personal experience, unique theological reflection, and a spirituality centered on Christ, the Servant. His insights are worthy of contemplation by the laity and priests." — Most Reverend Shawn McKnight, Bishop of Jefferson City, Missouri "A fascinating book that every deacon — and anyone curious about deacons — should add to their library. Deacon Cerrato has crafted a rich resource that serves as an excellent introduction to the spirituality of the diaconate, linking this vocation of service to the entire Body of Christ. Encountering Christ the Servant really means encountering him in one another — and this book helps open our eyes to the beautiful possibilities of a servant church." — Deacon Greg Kandra, author and blogger, The Deacon's Bench "Encountering Christ the Servant penetrates the heart of diaconal spirituality like no other work before it. Rooted in the ordained deacon's intimate participation in divine love and cultivated by a rich interior life that enlivens his ministry, Deacon Cerrato elevates and advances the understanding of deacons as a living icon of Christ the Servant. This book, which shines a bright light on the spiritual life of the deacon, is truly a gift to the entire Church!" — Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers, author of Father Augustus Tolton: The Slave Who Became the First African American Priest "Anytime there is a specialized work that focuses on the uniqueness of the deacon, it is a blessing. Anytime anyone attempts to plumb the depths of diaconate identity and spirituality the blessing is doubled! Readers who draw from this text will be consoled, challenged, and hopefully opened up to God's plan for their ongoing conversion. Thank you, Deacon Dominic, for providing one aspect of a broader and important movement seeking the renewal of the Diaconate." — Dcn. Stephen F, Miletic, Ph.D., Professor of Scripture, Interim Director at the Institute for Diaconate Renewal, Franciscan University of Steubenville ABOUT THE AUTHOR Deacon Dominic Cerrato, Ph.D., is Editor of OSV’s The Deacon magazine, Executive Director of Diaconal Ministries, and Director of Diaconal Formation for the Diocese of Joliet. Ordained 25 years, Deacon Dominic is an author, national speaker, and retreat master. In 2020, he was appointed by Pope Francis to the international papal commission on women and the diaconate. He and his wife, Judith, have been married for 38 years, and they have 10 children and many grandchildren.

Encountering Christ Textbook

Author : Sophia Institute for Teachers
Publisher : Sophia Institute for Teachers
ISBN 13 : 1622827716
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (228 download)

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Encountering Rudolf Steiner

Author : Christopher Bamford
Publisher : SteinerBooks
ISBN 13 : 1621482782
Total Pages : 403 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (214 download)

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Download or read book Encountering Rudolf Steiner written by Christopher Bamford and published by SteinerBooks. This book was released on 2022-04-12 with total page 403 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The deep aim, or intention, of an introduction (understood esoterically) is a 'living understanding,' or, as the poet William Blake put it, the ability 'to catch the bird in flight and fly with it.' If successful, this makes it possible for any reader to hear or translate, into his or her own understanding, what Rudolf Steiner is offering, within and beyond his words, in these texts of The Collected Works." --Christopher Bamford Rudolf Steiner's writings and lectures comprise a collection of more than 350 volumes, which can overwhelm anyone hoping to gain an understanding of the vast range of their content. Beginning in the 1990s, as editor in chief of Anthroposophic Press (SteinerBooks), Christopher Bamford wrote introductions to more than fifty books in the English translations, each one offering readers significant context and keys to open up many areas of Steiner's works. This volume presents fifteen of those introductions to some of Steiner's most essential books and lectures on anthroposophic practices, Western esoteric streams, religious renewal, and inner development, as well as practical applications of anthroposophic principles for a threefold society and contributions to modern holistic medicine. Taken together, these introductions provide one of the best possible means of encountering Rudolf Steiner by revealing the background, significance, and relevance of his philosophy and insights for humanity today and in the future. This book is for anyone seeking a way into Steiner's worldview, as well as for those who are already familiar with the work of Rudolf Steiner and wish to delve more deeply into the many aspects of the anthroposophic path of knowledge.

Encountering God Through Rosary

Author : Rodney Dominicus S. K. Chua
Publisher : Faris Digital Solutions
ISBN 13 : 9810779747
Total Pages : 94 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (17 download)

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Download or read book Encountering God Through Rosary written by Rodney Dominicus S. K. Chua and published by Faris Digital Solutions. This book was released on 2014-02-14 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a collection of enlightening reflections on the 'JOYFUL' Rosary mysteries that help us discern their meaning and applications for our life situations and challenges, appreciate God’s graces and goodness that we have taken for granted and importantly, listen to God’s ‘still small voice (1 Kings 19:12)’ speaking to us – In essence to help us encounter God through the Rosary. Mother Mary has always asked the people to pray the Rosary. But Rosary praying is declining because most find it to be a mere repetition of prayers and do not discover the real treasures of the Rosary which are hidden in its mysteries. The Rosary mysteries are called ‘mysteries’ because we are to ‘solve the mystery’ of how those biblical events apply to our own life when we meditate on them.

Encountering 'the Other'

Author : Jean Vanier
Publisher : Paulist Press
ISBN 13 : 9780809144099
Total Pages : 68 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (44 download)

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Download or read book Encountering 'the Other' written by Jean Vanier and published by Paulist Press. This book was released on 2006 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reflections on encountering differences among people from many different nationalities and religions and the healing and peace that can result when we explore and celebrate those differences.

Vienna 2019 - Encountering the Other: Within us, between us and in the world

Author : Emilija Kiehl
Publisher : Daimon
ISBN 13 : 3856309950
Total Pages : 1093 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (563 download)

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Download or read book Vienna 2019 - Encountering the Other: Within us, between us and in the world written by Emilija Kiehl and published by Daimon. This book was released on with total page 1093 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The XXI International Congress for Analytical Psychology was held in Vienna, the birthplace of psychoanalysis. It brought together an unprecedented number of participants from all over the world and from different fields of knowledge. The theme: Encountering the Other: Within us, between us and in the world, a most relevant and urgent topic of the contemporary discourse among clinicians and academics alike, was explored in a rich and diverse program of pre-congress workshops, master classes, plenary and breakout presentations and posters. The Proceedings are published as two volumes: a printed edition of the plenary presentations, and an e-Book with the complete material presented at the Congress. To professionals as well as the general public, this collection of papers offers an inspiring insight into contemporary Jungian thinking from the classical to the latest research-based scientific lens. From the Contents: Deifying the Soul – from Ibn Arabi to C.G. Jung by Navid Kermani Apocalyptic Themes in Times of Trouble: When Young Men are Deeply Alienated by Robert Tyminski Panel Encountering the Other Within: Dream Research in Analytical Psychology and the Relationship of Ego and other Parts of the Psyche by Christian Roesler, Yasuhiro Tanaka & Tamar Kron Integration Versus Conflict Between Schools of Dream Theory and Dreamwork: integrating the psychological core qualities of dreams with the contemporary knowledge of the dreaming brain by Ole Vedfelt Freud and Jung on Freud and Jung by Ernst Falzeder Opening the Closed Heart: affect-focused clinical work with the victims of early trauma by Donald E. Kalsched The Other Between Fear and Desire – countertransference fantasy as a bridge between me and the other by Daniela Eulert-Fuchs Self, Other and Individuation: resolving narcissism through the lunar and solar paths of the Rosarium by Marcus West Encountering the Other: Jungian Analysts and Traditional Healers in South Africa by Peter Ammann, Fred Borchardt , Nomfundo Lily-Rose Mlisa & Renee Ramsden From Horror to Ethical Responsibility: Carl Gustav Jung and Stephen King encounter the dark half within us, between us and in the world by Chiara Tozzi

Where Do Broken Hearts Go?

Author : W. Ross Hastings
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1498278477
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (982 download)

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Download or read book Where Do Broken Hearts Go? written by W. Ross Hastings and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2016-06-28 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Grounded in the narrative of the loss of his own wife, Ross Hastings seeks to provide insight into the universal human condition of loss and grief . . . and speaks comfort. All kinds of losses produce grief--loss of jobs, homes, friendships, health, losses through divorce, and loss through death of parents, children, and spouses--and we are often unprepared for it. Applicable to all who go through loss, this book will also offer skills for pastors, pastors-in-training, and friends seeking to offer comfort to grieving people. It will weave together first-order theological, as well as integrated psychological insights that relate to loss and grieving, interspersed with personal stories. The ultimately redemptive nature of grief is highlighted, with sensitivity to the grieving process. It offers comfort for the grieving found in fresh awareness of the orientation and action of the triune God who is for us, who invites us to participate in his life and love, and gathers up our grief, and in Christ, suffers with us. It beckons us towards spiritual attentiveness, permission for emotional honesty, normalization of the grief process, practices that enable coping and redemptive transformation in the present, and hope grounded in future resurrection reality.

Youth Beyond the Developmental Lens

Author : Wesley W. Ellis
Publisher : Fortress Press
ISBN 13 : 1506494951
Total Pages : 277 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (64 download)

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Download or read book Youth Beyond the Developmental Lens written by Wesley W. Ellis and published by Fortress Press. This book was released on 2024-01-23 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What happens when we stop thinking of young people as projects and recognize them for who they are, here and now? Wesley Ellis exposes the insidious impact of developmental psychology upon youth ministry and practice, arguing instead for a theological anthropology of youth that can help us see all people--including adolescents--as uniquely created in the image of God. Propelled by the conviction that ministry requires us to see youth as beings rather than becomings, Ellis demonstrates how we can reorient our vision toward ministry that prioritizes relationship and inclusion over rigid developmental frameworks. A veteran youth minister across multiple denominations, Ellis knows his subject deeply as both practitioner and theologian. Youth beyond the Developmental Lens mines personal accounts, the biblical narrative, and a vast array of theological expertise to release readers from restrictive assumptions that have long bound youth ministry. Ellis's finely tuned pastoral sensibilities bring all these elements into focus, helping us understand ministry as relational and all humans as part of God's story. Rostered ministers, lay leaders, and others engaged with youth will find an antidote to anxiety about the future of the church. Ellis reminds us that God is here already. Our call is simply to be.

Mystery Cults in the Ancient World

Author : Hugh Bowden
Publisher : Thames & Hudson
ISBN 13 : 0500778620
Total Pages : 314 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (7 download)

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Download or read book Mystery Cults in the Ancient World written by Hugh Bowden and published by Thames & Hudson. This book was released on 2023-09-07 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mystery cults are one of the most intriguing areas of Greek and Roman religion. In the nocturnal mysteries at Eleusis, participants dramatically re-enacted the story of Demeter's loss and recovery of her daughter Persephone; in Bacchic cult, bands of women ran wild in the Greek countryside to honour Dionysus; in the mysteries of Mithras, men came to understand the nature of the universe and their place within it through frightening initiation ceremonies and astrological teachings. These cults were an important part of life in the ancient Mediterranean world, but their actual practices were shrouded in secrecy, and much of what they were about has remained unclear until now. This is the first book to describe and explain all the major mystery cults of the ancient world, cult by cult, reconstructing the rituals and exploring their origins. It makes plentiful use of artistic and archaeological evidence, as well as ancient literature and epigraphy. Greek painted pottery, Roman frescoes, inscribed gold tablets from Greek and South Italian tombs and the excavated sites of ancient religious sanctuaries all contribute to our understanding of ancient mystery cults. Making use of the most recent work on these cults, the book is also informed by crucial current work on the anthropology and cognitive science of religion. Not only is this clearly written book a significant contribution to the study of these cults, but it is also accessible to a general readership. More than any other book on ancient religion, it allows the reader to understand what it was like to participate in these life-transforming religious events.