African Traditional Religions and Spirituality: Introduction to the World Religion and Philosophy of Africa: Yoruba, Zulu, Voodoo, Ase, Nyame, Cowrie, ... Encyclopedia (Esoteric Religious Studies)

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From the Publisher A WORLD OF ESOTERIC THOUGHT A growing esoteric library... Why are esoteric traditions so secret? This series explains why, and travels the world over many times to find the hidden teachings of many traditions of esoterica. Follow along with the series as more volumes are gradually released. Each book covers a specific esoteric topic - Alchemy, Gnosticism, Zoroastrianism, Sufism, Daoism, and the list goes on - There is a whole world of esoteric thought, and this series is out to map out all of that world. - ALCHEMY | GNOSTICISM | ZOROASTRIANISM | SUFISM | DAOISM | THEURGY | SHAMANISM ...and much, much more. 1. Hermeticism and Alchemy in Renaissance Europe Learn about Hermeticism and Alchemy in Renaissance Europe! Topics included: Origins of Hermeticism and Alchemy, The Seven Stages of Alchemy, Esoteric Alchemy, Plant Alchemy, Metal Alchemy, Alchemical Masters and Historical Figures: Paracelsus and John Dee, Metaphorical Alchemy: Inner Transformation and Spiritual Growth, Hermes Trismegistus, The Vitruvian Man and Alchemy, Alchemical Symbolism in Renaissance Art and Literature - and more! 2. Gnosticism: Ancient Mystical Traditions, Sects & Texts Learn about Gnosticism, its Traditions, Sects, and Texts! Topics included: The Origins of Gnosticism, Exploring Gnostic Beliefs and Philosophy, The Gnostic Jesus Christ, The Gnostic Gospels, Gnostic Movements and Sects, Contrasting Messages of Jesus in Gnostic and New Testament Gospels, Comparisons of Messages between Gnostic and New Testament Gospels, Hylics, Psychics, and Pneumatics in Gnosticism, Simon Magus and His Influence on Gnosticism, The Discovery of Gnostic Gospels and the Nag Hammadi Scrolls, Unveiling the Blood Feud surrounding the Gnostic Gospels, The Mysteries of the Pistis Sophia, and much more! 3. Zoroastrianism: Esoteric Teachings and the Priesthood of the Fire Learn about Zoroastrianism and the Priesthood of the Fire! Topics included: Zoroastrianism / Mazdayasna, Zoroaster / Zartosht / Zarathustra / Zardosht / Zaratosht, Poet-priest and prophet, Vohu Manah, Airyanem vaejah, Ahura Mazda, Asha and Druj, Ashavan, Humata, Hūxta, Huvarshta, Avesta, Nasks, Gathas, Yasna, Frashokereti,and much more! 4. Sufism: Persian Mystical Path of Islam Learn about Sufism, the Mystical Path of Islam! Topics included: aṣ-ṣūfiyya and Tasawwuf / at-taṣawwuf, Islamic purification, spirituality, ritualism, asceticism and esotericism, sufi as “one who wears wool”, tariqa and wali, tazkiyah, Sufi’s relationship and lineage from the Prophet Muhammad, Sufi history in from Muhammad to Umayyad Caliphate to Iran, to the present day, Irfan, dhikr, fitra, sharia and tariqa and haqiqa, ‘ilm al-batin, Divine Law, “the one who’s name is glorious Ahmad,” and many more! ALCHEMY GNOSTICISM ZOROASTRIANISM SUFISM Search the mysteries... ...find new ways to see your own sacred and holy life. Hermeticism and Alchemy in Renaissance EuropeGnosticism: Ancient Mystical Traditions, Sects & TextsZoroastrianism: Esoteric Teachings and the Priesthood of the FireSufism: Persian Mystical Path of IslamDaoist Immortality and Internal AlchemyTheurgy and Neoplatonic MysticismShamanism in Siberia: Animism and Nature WorshipAfrican Traditional Religions and SpiritualityDruidism and Celtic MysticismIndigenous Australian Dreamtime, Songlines and Ancestral Beings ...and many more to come. Volume after volume of world esoterica THE MANY TOPICS COVERED: Hermeticism and Alchemy in Renaissance Europe, Gnosticism: Ancient Mystical Traditions, Sects & Texts, Zoroastrianism: Esoteric Teachings and the Priesthood of the Fire, Sufism: Persian Mystical Path of Islam, Daoist Immortality and Internal Alchemy, Theurgy and Neoplatonic Mysticism, Shamanism in Siberia: Animism and Nature Worship, African Traditional Religions and Spirituality, Druidism and Celtic Mysticism, Indigenous Australian Dreamtime, Songlines and Ancestral Beings, Jyotish: Vedic Astrology, Hellenistic Mystery Cults: Thessalian Witchcraft & Ancient Greek Magic, Kabbalah: Jewish Mystical Tradition, Shinto: Japanese Indigenous Religion, Native American Spirituality and Vision Quests, Mesoamerican Shamanism and Divination, Ancient Egyptian Rituals and Symbolism, Norse Mythology and Runes, Rastafarianism: Spirituality and Social Movement, Jainism: Ascetic Practices and Philosophy, Romuva: Baltic Paganism, Witchcraft, and Folklore Revival, Vodou: Haitian Creole Religion, Maori Spirituality and Creation Myths, Hawaiian Huna Healing and Spirituality, Theosophy: Blending Eastern and Western Esotericism, Tibetan Bon: Ancient Shamanistic Tradition, Yoruba Religion and Orisha Worship, Esoteric Buddhism: Secret Teachings and Rituals, Romani Folklore and Mythology, Aztec Mythology and Cosmology, Bahá'í Faith: Unity of Religions, Hittite Religion and Rituals, Spiritualism: Communication with the Spirit World, Afro-Caribbean Syncretic Religions, Tantra: Ritual Practices and Symbolism, Armenian Folk Religion and Beliefs, Guarani Mythology and Cosmolog

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