Eclectic and esoteric religions and belief systems Books
Red Wheel/Weiser Perils of the Soul: Ancient Wisdom and the New
Book SynopsisIn this text, join Jungian analyst John Haule on a tour of New Age beliefs and practices to reach a comprehensive historical perspective that shows just how far from "new" the New Age actually is.
£12.34
Weiser Books Alchemy--The Great Work: A History and Evaluation
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£14.24
Sounds True Inc Bowl of Light: Ancestral Wisdom from a Hawaiian
Book SynopsisA paleoanthropologist reveals the teaching he received from a revered Hawaiian shaman, including the three life rules of a spiritual warrior, solemn rituals for communing with nature and purifying the consciousness and how to look at the Grand Plan of one's ancestors. By the co-author of Awakening to the Spirit World. Original.
£13.99
See Sharp Press Disbelief 101: A Young Person's Guide to Atheism
Book SynopsisFilled with wit, humor, and clear metaphor, this exploration into atheism is written specifically for young adults, though any adult interested in learning more about atheism will find value within. Not just focused on atheism, this crash course in logical thinking addresses the issues of indoctrination, whether it be religious, political, or commercial, and makes the case that morality is created through reasoning and logic, not through divine communication. Many hot topics are touched upon, such as traditional arguments for God’s existence, the relationship of evolution and religious belief, the incompatible nature of science and religion, and the harmfulness of both Christianity and Islam.
£8.95
Franz Steiner Verlag Wiesbaden GmbH Religiose Heiler Im Medizinischen Pluralismus in
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£56.00
Obelisco El Pensamiento Esoterico de Leonardo Da Vinci
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£17.31
NIAS Press Spirit Possession in Buddhist Southeast Asia:
Book SynopsisIn dramatic contrast to the reported growing influence of doctrinal and fundamentalist forms of religion in some parts of Southeast Asia, the predominantly Buddhist societies of the region are witnessing an upsurge of spirit possession cults and diverse forms of magical ritual. This is found in many social strata, including the urban poor, rising middle classes and elite groups, and across the different political systems of Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam. This volume reveals both the central historical place of spirit possession rituals in the Buddhist cultures of mainland Southeast Asia and their important contemporary roles to enhance prosperity and protection. This book examines the increasing prominence of spirit mediumship and divination across the region by exploring the interplay of neoliberal capitalism, visual media, the network cultures of the Internet, and the politics of cultural heritage and identity. It advances beyond critiques of the “secularization” and “disenchantment” theses to explore the processes of modernity that are actively producing magical worldviews and stimulating the rise of spirit cults. As such, it not only challenges the assumptions of modernization theory but demonstrates that the cults in question are novel ritual forms that emerge out of inherently modern conditions.
£77.00
