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TechGnosis

Author : Erik Davis
Publisher : North Atlantic Books
ISBN 13 : 1583949305
Total Pages : 457 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (839 download)

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Download or read book TechGnosis written by Erik Davis and published by North Atlantic Books. This book was released on 2015-03-17 with total page 457 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: TechGnosis is a cult classic of media studies that straddles the line between academic discourse and popular culture; it appeals to both those secular and spiritual, to fans of cyberpunk and hacker literature and culture as much as new-thought adherents and spiritual seekers How does our fascination with technology intersect with the religious imagination? In TechGnosis—a cult classic now updated and reissued with a new afterword—Erik Davis argues that while the realms of the digital and the spiritual may seem worlds apart, esoteric and religious impulses have in fact always permeated (and sometimes inspired) technological communication. Davis uncovers startling connections between such seemingly disparate topics as electricity and alchemy; online roleplaying games and religious and occult practices; virtual reality and gnostic mythology; programming languages and Kabbalah. The final chapters address the apocalyptic dreams that haunt technology, providing vital historical context as well as new ways to think about a future defined by the mutant intermingling of mind and machine, nightmare and fantasy.

Mysticism, Myth and Celtic Identity

Author : Marion Gibson
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 0415628687
Total Pages : 246 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (156 download)

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Download or read book Mysticism, Myth and Celtic Identity written by Marion Gibson and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mysticism, Myth and Celtic Identity explores how the mythical and mystical past informs national imaginations. Building on notions of invented tradition and myths of the nation, it looks at the power of narrative and fiction to shape identity, with particular reference to the British and Celtic contexts. The authors consider how aspects of the past are reinterpreted or reimagined in a variety of ways to give coherence to desired national groupings, or groups aspiring to nationhood and its 'defence'. The coverage is unusually broad in its historical sweep, dealing with work from prehistory to the contemporary, with a particular emphasis on the period from the eighteenth century to the present. The subject matter includes notions of ancient deities, Druids, Celticity, the archaeological remains of pagan religions, traditional folk tales, racial and religious myths and ethnic politics, and the different types of returns and hauntings that can recycle these ideas in culture. Innovative and interdisciplinary, the scholarship in Mysticism, Myth and Celtic Identity is mainly literary but also geographical and historical and draws on religious studies, politics and the social sciences. Thus the collection offers a stimulatingly broad number of new viewpoints on a matter of great topical relevance: national identity and the politicization of its myths.

The Encyclopedia of Jewish Myth, Magic & Mysticism

Author : Geoffrey W. Dennis
Publisher : Llewellyn Worldwide
ISBN 13 : 0738748145
Total Pages : 561 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (387 download)

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Download or read book The Encyclopedia of Jewish Myth, Magic & Mysticism written by Geoffrey W. Dennis and published by Llewellyn Worldwide. This book was released on 2016-02-08 with total page 561 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jewish esotericism is the oldest and most influential continuous occult tradition in the West. Presenting lore that can spiritually enrich your life, this one-of-a-kind encyclopedia is devoted to the esoteric in Judaism—the miraculous and the mysterious. In this second edition, Rabbi Geoffrey W. Dennis has added over thirty new entries and significantly expanded over one hundred other entries, incorporating more knowledge and passages from primary sources. This comprehensive treasury of Jewish teachings, drawn from sources spanning Jewish scripture, the Talmud, the Midrash, the Kabbalah, and other esoteric branches of Judaism, is exhaustively researched yet easy to use. It includes over one thousand alphabetical entries, from Aaron to Zohar Chadesh, with extensive cross-references to related topics and new illustrations throughout. Drawn from the well of a great spiritual tradition, the secret wisdom within these pages will enlighten and empower you. Praise: "An erudite and lively compendium of Jewish magical beliefs, practices, texts, and individuals...This superb, comprehensive encyclopedia belongs in every serious library."—Richard M. Golden, Director of the Jewish Studies Program, University of North Texas, and editor of The Encyclopedia of Witchcraft: The Western Tradition "Rabbi Dennis has performed a tremendously important service for both the scholar and the novice in composing a work of concise information about aspects of Judaism unbeknownst to most, and intriguing to all."—Rabbi Gershon Winkler, author of Magic of the Ordinary: Recovering the Shamanic in Judaism

MIND and MYSTICISM

Author : Topo Mokokwane
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 134 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (16 download)

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Download or read book MIND and MYSTICISM written by Topo Mokokwane and published by . This book was released on 2021-02-12 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: MIND & MYSTICISM initiates the reader on a unique journey, both spiritual and intellectual, through the vast landscape of an age-old enigma. Become aware of the smokescreen of symbols that cloud our everyday perceptions and gain a new perception of the nature and timeless wisdoms of mystical experience - which may be more essential to humanity now than ever before. This book traverses great distances; from revelatory discussions of the unreality of death and illusions on self-identity, to the current shape of religious thought and the fundamental nature of love. Also discover the surprising agreements between ancient eastern philosophies, mystics, and some of the greatest scientific minds of our times - including Ludwig Wittgenstein and Jean Baudrillard. MIND & MYSTICISM unites modern philosophy, sociology, psychology, and the spirituality of Hinduism and Zen in helping the seeker, the critic, and even the sceptic to come to a grounded understanding of the deeper truths and modern relevance of that phenomenon we variously call enlightenment, mystical experience, or awakening.

The Freedom of Man in Myth

Author : Kees W. Bolle
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1725227274
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (252 download)

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Download or read book The Freedom of Man in Myth written by Kees W. Bolle and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2010-08-01 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Myth is not a remote subject, restricted to the limited intellect of "pre-logical" man. The question "What is man?" is an ancient one. It is also a recent one, still unanswered in the impasse of our sciences. Wherever and whenever human beings are alive, there are creators of myth among them. Kees Bolle singles out one group as having the most significant "say" in the formation of myths: the mystics, who epitomize the common urge for a simplicity beyond the whirlpool of personal existences. And, surprisingly, the author finds that the study of humor provides a great deal of insight into the study of religious traditions.

Introduction to Myth, Ritual and Mysticism

Author : Phyllis Baker
Publisher : Cognella Academic Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781609274771
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (747 download)

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Download or read book Introduction to Myth, Ritual and Mysticism written by Phyllis Baker and published by Cognella Academic Publishing. This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Throughout history civilizations around the world have made their various myths, mystical experiences, and rituals part of their cosmologies. Introduction to Ritual, Myth, and Mysticism is one of the first textbooks to combine the study of these three topics. It provides clear explanations of each, first exploring them individually and then discussing how they blend, connect, fortify, and sustain one another. The book explores the universal principles, stories, and commonalities that all cultures share, examining them from anthropological, philosophical, and theological perspectives. From this students will gain an understanding that regardless of religious and cultural differences, in many ways we have much in common. In addition, we have similar stories and approaches to life. Recognizing that myth, mysticism, and ritual are still important in contemporary societies, the book also provides clear examples of how they are presented and function in our world today. The book is appropriate for upper and lower division students and can be used in Anthropology and Religious Studies courses. Study and review questions are provided throughout the book to support and enhance learning.

Architecture, Mysticism and Myth

Author : W. R. Lethaby
Publisher : BookRix
ISBN 13 : 3736819463
Total Pages : 388 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (368 download)

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Download or read book Architecture, Mysticism and Myth written by W. R. Lethaby and published by BookRix. This book was released on 2019-01-09 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This classic explores the symbolism of classical architecture. A milestone in relating mysticism to design, it shows the correlation between mythology and the design of St. Paul's Cathedral, the Taj Mahal, the Palace of Versailles, and other architectural masterpieces. This delightful book describes the symbolism of real-world architecture, as well as architecture described in fiction, myth and folklore. Lethaby believed that architecture reflected the macrocosm. He speculated that many of the seemingly ornamental details of classical buildings actually represented aspects of the land, the sea and the sky. This is one of those books like the Golden Bough or the White Goddess (albeit shorter and a less challenging read) that will turn you on to the mythopoetic side of reality, no matter whether you agree with its conclusions.

Introduction to Myth, Ritual and Mysticism (Revised Edition)

Author : Phyllis Baker
Publisher : Cognella Academic Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781621311959
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (119 download)

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Download or read book Introduction to Myth, Ritual and Mysticism (Revised Edition) written by Phyllis Baker and published by Cognella Academic Publishing. This book was released on 2012-04-13 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Throughout history civilizations around the world have made their various myths, mystical experiences, and rituals part of their cosmologies. Introduction to Myth, Ritual and Mysticism is one of the first textbooks to combine the study of these three topics. It provides clear explanations of each, first exploring them individually and then discussing how they blend, connect, fortify, and sustain one another. The book explores the universal principles, stories, and commonalities that all cultures share, examining them from anthropological, philosophical, and theological perspectives. From this students will gain an understanding that regardless of religious and cultural differences, in many ways we have much in common. In addition, we have similar stories and approaches to life. Recognizing that myth, mysticism, and ritual are still important in contemporary societies, the book also provides clear examples of how they are presented and function in our world today. The book is appropriate for upper and lower division students and can be used in Anthropology and Religious Studies courses. Study and review questions are provided throughout the book to support and enhance learning. Dr. Phyllis Baker teaches Ritual, Myth and Mysticism, and Introduction to Anthropology at Florida International University. She also teaches at Nova University, and is Professor Emeritus of the Social Sciences at the Wolfson Campus of Miami-Dade College. Dr. Baker has been recognized in the Miami Herald as an outstanding professor. The American Association for Community Colleges has awarded her the National Leadership Award, and she has also received The Innovator of the Year Award from the National League of Innovation. Dr. Baker is the author of the books African-American Spirituality, Thought and Culture, and A Dreamer s Journey. In her current book, Introduction to Ritual, Myth, and Mysticism, Dr. Baker chronicles ten years of teaching about mysticism, an experience which has been enriched by her personal experience in this area.

Architectvre, Mysticism and Myth

Author : William Richard Lethaby
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 292 pages
Book Rating : 4.A/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Architectvre, Mysticism and Myth written by William Richard Lethaby and published by . This book was released on 1892 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Myth and Mythmaking

Author : Henry Alexander Murray
Publisher : Beacon Press (MA)
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 388 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Myth and Mythmaking written by Henry Alexander Murray and published by Beacon Press (MA). This book was released on 1968 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Meaning in Myth

Author : Thomas M. Casey
Publisher : Sheed & Ward
ISBN 13 : 1461664381
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (616 download)

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Download or read book Meaning in Myth written by Thomas M. Casey and published by Sheed & Ward. This book was released on 1989-11-01 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why is one person a believer and another an atheist? Why does one person demand facts for verification, while another trusts feelings? Why are some who hear voices declared psychotic while others are called saints? The answers to these questions are not mere speculation or amusing distraction; rather they are the essential components in developing curiosity, open-mindedness and tolerance for differences. Meaning in Myth speaks to the various ways in which we all construct our myth, or life story, from our very personal ways of thinking, evaluating , judging, and ignoring. It is nothing less than an invitation to encounter other viewpoints, other faiths and disbeliefs, and ultimately ourselves.

Myths to Live by

Author : Joseph Campbell
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 310 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Myths to Live by written by Joseph Campbell and published by . This book was released on 1972 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines the relevance of universal myths that influence our lives and shape human institutions and actions.

Man, Myth & Magic

Author : Richard Cavendish
Publisher : Cavendish Square Publishing
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 152 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (555 download)

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Download or read book Man, Myth & Magic written by Richard Cavendish and published by Cavendish Square Publishing. This book was released on 1995 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covers the religions of the world, the myths that mankind has created, and the supernatural.

Encyclopedia of Earth Myths

Author : Richard Leviton
Publisher : Hampton Roads Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1612832989
Total Pages : 884 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (128 download)

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Download or read book Encyclopedia of Earth Myths written by Richard Leviton and published by Hampton Roads Publishing. This book was released on 2005-10-14 with total page 884 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover what secrets myths from twenty-one different cultures from around the world reveal about our planet in this A to Z guide. Richard Leviton has become the pre-eminent authority on sacred sites and visionary geography. Through books such as Signs on the Earth, The Emerald Modem, and The Galaxy on Earth, he has explored both the personal and universal aspects of our connection to the planet. Now he shows in Encyclopedia of Earth Myths how many of the oldest and most evocative of the world’s myths contain a secret about the Earth. They tell something vital about its make-up and history and our long-standing human relation to it. Encyclopedia of Earth Myths offers a unique blueprint for understanding world mythology. Carl Jung and Joseph Campbell tutored us in the psychological relevance of myths and the universality of their themes. Now Richard Leviton shows us how they reveal hidden clues about the Earth’s spiritual landscape. Using clairvoyance and scholarship, Leviton examines 153 mythic topics in A-Z fashion drawn from twenty-one cultures to tease out their information about Earth’s secret landscape. Each entry shows how something considered merely mythic—dragons, giants, the Minotaur, Holy Grail, Fountain of Youth, Golden Apples—actually decodes and illuminates the planet’s esoteric make-up. Whether it’s African, Tibetan, Native American, Hindu, Peruvian, Egyptian, Greek, or one of fourteen other cultures, myths of many cultures all point to the planet. It’s as if clues about the Earth’s visionary geography have been scattered in all cultures, awaiting our retrieval and decoding. Encyclopedia of Earth Myths is also a practical tutorial for a new subject: our Earth. But this is virtually a new planet we’re being introduced to here. The result is an essential reference for anyone interested in world mythology who wants to look beyond the cloak of mythic symbolism and see the world anew.

The Encyclopedia of Jewish Myth, Magic and Mysticism

Author : Geoffrey W. Dennis
Publisher : Llewellyn Worldwide
ISBN 13 : 0738709050
Total Pages : 337 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (387 download)

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Download or read book The Encyclopedia of Jewish Myth, Magic and Mysticism written by Geoffrey W. Dennis and published by Llewellyn Worldwide. This book was released on 2007 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How are alchemy, astrology, magic, and numerology related to Jewish mysticism? The fabulous, miraculous, and mysterious are all explored in this comprehensive reference to Jewish esotericism-the first of its kind! From amulets and angels to the zodiac and zombies, the "Encyclopedia of Jewish Myth, Magic and Mysticism" features over one thousand alphabetical entries. Rabbi Geoffrey W. Dennis offers a much-needed culmination of Jewish occult teachings that includes significant stories, mythical figures, practices, and ritual objects. Spanning the Bible, the Midrash, Kabbalah, and other mystical branches of Judaism, this well-researched text is meant to trigger insight, spark inspiration, and illuminate one of the oldest esoteric traditions still alive today.

Just Smoke and Mirrors

Author : W. Sumner Davis
Publisher : iUniverse
ISBN 13 : 1469702738
Total Pages : 141 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (697 download)

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Download or read book Just Smoke and Mirrors written by W. Sumner Davis and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2003-01-16 with total page 141 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is it about mythology, mysticism and pseudoscience that has such a vast appeal to us? From dark roomed seances, to Tarot cards and Ouija boards, to Astrology and Rune stones, American Culture seems fascinated by the paranormal. Has our society lost faith in the age old institutions of religion? Or are we attempting to escape what many feel is a mundane reality? In this latest book, we will explore this search for wonder, and examine its negative effects on true science and critical thought.

Architecture, Mysticism and Myth

Author : William Richard Lethaby
Publisher : Courier Corporation
ISBN 13 : 0486435199
Total Pages : 290 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (864 download)

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Download or read book Architecture, Mysticism and Myth written by William Richard Lethaby and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2004-01-01 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1892, this classic explores the symbolism of classical architecture. A milestone in relating mysticism to design, it shows the correlation between mythology and the design of St. Paul's Cathedral, the Taj Mahal, the Palace of Versailles, and other architectural masterpieces. 30 black-and-white illustrations.