The Golden Thread: The Ageless Wisdom of the Western Mystery TraditionsQuest Books, 1. 4. 2014 - 212 strán (strany) The Golden Thread traces the interconnectedness of esoteric wisdom in the Western world, from classical antiquity to contemporary Europe and America. Joscelyn Godwin lends personal perspective to an arrangement of text that is historical and wisdom that is timeless, creating a source of inspiration that calls us to action in our everyday spiritual practice. Every chapter, therefore, makes reference to some aspect of contemporary life and issues of immediate concern. Elegantly written and not without irony and humor, readers will appreciate the non-threatening tone of Godwin’s writing, which is not meant to preach or convert but rather inform the public on an often baffling field. Educated readers who are curious about the esoteric and mystery traditions and interested in finding surprising, new approaches to subjects that veer away from the trends of current thought will be particularly drawn to this book. |
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... initiation , whereupon , under expert guidance , a few might embark on the lifelong and demanding quest for reality . It is different today . There is a widespread thirst for a deeper dimension to life than the consumer society can ...
... initiation , whereupon , under expert guidance , a few might embark on the lifelong and demanding quest for reality . It is different today . There is a widespread thirst for a deeper dimension to life than the consumer society can ...
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... initiations and incorporate them into their own philosophies. At the level of popular religion, the Egyptian cults entered the classical world in the fourth century B.C. with Alexander the Great's conquests. Alexander himself was ...
... initiations and incorporate them into their own philosophies. At the level of popular religion, the Egyptian cults entered the classical world in the fourth century B.C. with Alexander the Great's conquests. Alexander himself was ...
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... initiations and incorporate them into their own philosophies . At the level of popular religion , the Egyptian cults entered the classical world in the fourth century B.C. with Alexander the Great's conquests . Alexander himself was ...
... initiations and incorporate them into their own philosophies . At the level of popular religion , the Egyptian cults entered the classical world in the fourth century B.C. with Alexander the Great's conquests . Alexander himself was ...
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... initiation are like the steps on the Hermetic ascent , complete with their planetary symbolism . And the rule of avoiding religious discussion in the lodge eliminates one of the chief obstacles to human brotherhood : sectarian discord ...
... initiation are like the steps on the Hermetic ascent , complete with their planetary symbolism . And the rule of avoiding religious discussion in the lodge eliminates one of the chief obstacles to human brotherhood : sectarian discord ...
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... initiate , who is supposedly freed from this wheel of birth and death and is able to proceed to a more glorious destiny among the gods . As a reminder , the Orphic initiates were not buried with pots of food and furniture , but cremated ...
... initiate , who is supposedly freed from this wheel of birth and death and is able to proceed to a more glorious destiny among the gods . As a reminder , the Orphic initiates were not buried with pots of food and furniture , but cremated ...
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The Power of the Egregore | 47 |
The Meddling God 55 I | 55 |
The Negative Theology | 65 |
The Pagan Renaissance | 95 |
The Philosophers Dilemma | 103 |
Inner Alchemy | 113 |
The Religion of Art | 123 |
Wise Men from the East | 133 |
The End of the Thread? | 143 |
NOTES | 153 |
INDEX | 193 |
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The Golden Tread: The Ageless Wisdom of the Western Mystery Traditions Joscelyn Godwin Obmedzený náhľad - 2007 |
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