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In the period domoninated by the triumphs of scientific rationalism, how do we account for the extraordinary success of such occult movements as astrology or the revival of witchcraft? From his perspective as a historian of religions, the eminent scholar Mircea Eliade shows that such popular trends develop from archaic roots and periodically resurface in certain myths, symbols, and rituals. In six lucid essays collected for this volume, Eliade reveals the profound religious significance that lies at the heart of many contemporary cultural vogues. Since all of the essays except the last were originally delivered as lectures, their introductory character and lively oral style make them particularly accessible to the intelligent nonspecialist. Rather than a popularization, Occultism, Witchcraft, and Cultural Fashions is the fulfillment of Eliade's conviction that the history of religions should be read by the widest possible audience.

An exhaustively complete and fully documented book on the published and unpublished codices of occult lore. Never before have been gathered into one volume the processes of magic from the Grimoires, Arabic sources, Great and Little Alberts and the Heptameron of Peter de Abano, with the conjuration of spirits according to the occultists and all the quaint and fascinating textual formulae alleged to achieve the materialization and rulership of the princes of the spirit world. Profusely illustrated.

An exhaustively complete and fully documented book on the published and unpublished codices of occult lore. Never before have been gathered into one volume the processes of magic from the Grimoires, Arabic sources, Great and Little Alberts and the Heptameron of Peter de Abano, with the conjuration of spirits according to the occultists and all the quaint and fascinating textual formulae alleged to achieve the materialization and rulership of the princes of the spirit world. Profusely illustrated.

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*RARE* 1st English Edition of Tondriau's rarely seen paperback Occultism: Secrets of The Hidden World, comes with black and white photographic inserts. Creased spine, minor shelf-wear, inquire for more photographs.

Modern Occultism in Late Imperial Russia traces the history of occult thought and practice from its origins in private salons to its popularity in turn-of-the-century mass culture. In lucid prose, Julia Mannherz examines the ferocious public debates of the 1870s on higher dimensional mathematics and the workings of s\u00e9ance phenomena, discusses the world of cheap instruction manuals and popular occult journals, and looks at haunted houses, which brought together the rural settings and the urban masses that obsessed over them. In addition, Mannherz looks at reactions of Russian Orthodox theologians to the occult. In spite of its prominence, the role of the occult in turn-of-the-century Russian culture has been largely ignored, if not actively written out of histories of the modern state. For specialists and students of Russian history, culture, and science, as well as those generally interested in the occult, Mannherz's fascinating study remedies this gap and returns the occult to its rightful place in the popular imagination of late nineteenth- and early twentieth-century Russian society.

Entries present prominent individuals, phenomena, concepts, cults, controversies, organizations, and publications; and discuss the development of parapsychology in each country.

This early works on Occultism is a comprehensive and informative study of Astrology, Palmistry, Thaumaturgic Art, Hypnotism & Mesmerism, and, The Occult Arts. It is a fascinating read with much of the information still useful and practical today. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Encyclopedia Of Occultism And Parapsychology: Volue 2: M-Z And Indexes

PARTIAL list of keywords: theosophy; meditation; reincarnation; karma; evolution; yoga; Hinduism; Buddhism; Zen; Christianity; space-time; symbolism; death; senses; etc.

Provides entries on the people, places, terminology, legends, and various disciplines involved in man's fascination with the supernatural

Modern Occultism in Late Imperial Russia traces the history of occult thought and practice from its origins in private salons to its popularity in turn-of-the-century mass culture. In lucid prose, Julia Mannherz examines the ferocious public debates of the 1870s on higher dimensional mathematics and the workings of s\u00e9ance phenomena, discusses the world of cheap instruction manuals and popular occult journals, and looks at haunted houses, which brought together the rural settings and the urban masses that obsessed over them. In addition, Mannherz looks at reactions of Russian Orthodox theologians to the occult. In spite of its prominence, the role of the occult in turn-of-the-century Russian culture has been largely ignored, if not actively written out of histories of the modern state. For specialists and students of Russian history, culture, and science, as well as those generally interested in the occult, Mannherz's fascinating study remedies this gap and returns the occult to its rightful place in the popular imagination of late nineteenth- and early twentieth-century Russian society.

To Dion Fortune, occultism is a sacred science which explores the hidden dimensions of human life. A sane approach to occultism is entirely compatible with the teachings of the Christ and other great religious leaders throughout the ages. It is a companion of mysticism, a key which unlocks the door of enlightenment to the mind as well as the heart. Just as there are distorted teachings which claim to be Christian but warp the message Jesus brought, so also corrupted versions of occultism exist. But their failings do not diminish the value of occultism, when approached with wisdom, care, and sanity. The author describes the life of sane occultism clearly and concisely, commenting on subjects from the recall of prior lives to the dangers of psychic mischief. Sane Occultism sheds light on an otherwise obscure subject.

An omnibus edition of two titles - SANE OCCULTISM which deals with the many pitfalls of occultism, and PRACTICAL OCCULTISM IN DAILY LIFE which reveals the various minor rites that can be used to achieve a steady concentration to deal with everyday problems. Both titles include previously unpublished text.

Hardcovers. No DJ's. 2 VOLUME SET. Text is clean and unmarked. Covers show very minor shelf wear. Bindings tight, hinges strong. THIS IS A 2 VOLUME SET.

Occultism (from the Latin occultus, meaning "hid") as presented here refers primarily to the esoteric theosophy concealed in religion and nature. In this series of articles, Blavatsky clarifies the "essential difference between theoretical and practical Occultism," and the gulf that separates harmful occult practices from the occult path of altruism. Also included is a timely three-part article on "The Esoteric Character of the Gospels" which casts revealing light on the mystery of Jesus -- as man and as Christ -- and also upon the succession of messianic ages.

This book contain the complete text of Dion Fortune's Practical Occultism in Daily Life which she wrote to explain simply and practically, enough of the occult doctrine and methods to enable any reasonably intelligent and well balanced person to take practical use of them in the circumstances of daily life. She gives sound advice on remembering past incarnation, working out karma, divination, the use an abuse of mind power and much more. Gareth Knight has delved into the Dion Fortune archive to provide additional material not available before outside Dion Fortune's immediate circle. It includes instruction on astral magic, the discipline of the mysteries, inner plane communicators, black magic and mental trespassing, nature contacts and elemental shrines. In addition, Dion Fortune's review of The Literature of Illuminism describes the books she found most useful in her own quest, ranging from books for beginners to those on initiation, Qabalah, occult fiction, the old gods of England, Atlantis, witchcraft and yoga. In conclusion there is an interpretation by Dion Fortune's close friend Netta Fornario of The Immoral Hour, that haunting work of faery magic by Fiona Macleod, first performed by Glastonbury.

As well as being an occultist of the first rank, Dion Fortune was an accomplished medium. Thus she is able to explain the methods, technicalities and practical problems of trance mediumship from first hand experience. She describes exactly what it feels like to go into trance and the different types of being one may meet with beyond the usual spirit guides. For most of her life her mediumistic abilities were known only to her immediate circle until, in the war years, she responded to the call to try to make a united front of occultists and spiritualists against the forces of materialism in the post-war world. At this point she wrote various articles for the spiritualist press and appeared as a speaker on several spiritualist platforms. This book contains her original work Spiritualism in the Light of Occult Science with commentaries by Gareth Knight that quote extensively from now largely unobtainable material that she wrote on the subject during her life, including transcripts from her own trance work and rare articles from old magazines and journals. Dion Fortune needs no introduction to the student of the Western Esoteric Tradition as the founder of a major occult school, the Society of the Inner Light. Gareth Knight, originally a student of her school, after making a name of his own as an esoteric author and teacher, has recently returned to the Society. This book represents the fourth collaborative work between the two, An Introduction to Ritual Magic, the Circuit of Force, and Principles of Hermetic Philosophy being already published in this series.

This book contain the complete text of Dion Fortune's Practical Occultism in Daily Life which she wrote to explain simply and practically, enough of the occult doctrine and methods to enable any reasonably intelligent and well balanced person to take practical use of them in the circumstances of daily life. She gives sound advice on remembering past incarnation, working out karma, divination, the use an abuse of mind power and much more. Gareth Knight has delved into the Dion Fortune archive to provide additional material not available before outside Dion Fortune's immediate circle. It includes instruction on astral magic, the discipline of the mysteries, inner plane communicators, black magic and mental trespassing, nature contacts and elemental shrines. In addition, Dion Fortune's review of The Literature of Illuminism describes the books she found most useful in her own quest, ranging from books for beginners to those on initiation, Qabalah, occult fiction, the old gods of England, Atlantis, witchcraft and yoga. In conclusion there is an interpretation by Dion Fortune's close friend Netta Fornario of The Immoral Hour, that haunting work of faery magic by Fiona Macleod, first performed by Glastonbury.