Mithraism was one of the great ancient “mystery cults” which flourished in the Graeco-Roman world. Accordingly, it’s teachings were kept secret and passed down mostly by oral tradition. And
Category: Book Reviews
Book Review: The Phenomenon of Man by Pierre Teilhard de ChardinBook Review: The Phenomenon of Man by Pierre Teilhard de Chardin
In The Phenomenon of Man, Pierre Teilhard de Chardin presents a complex and genre-defying account of the history and future of mankind. He attempts to prove mankind’s special status
5 Book Recommendations for Beginner Mystics5 Book Recommendations for Beginner Mystics
Interest in mysticism, witchcraft, magick, and contemplative practices has skyrocketed in recent years. As the era of
Book Review: The One Year Manual by Israel RegardieBook Review: The One Year Manual by Israel Regardie
In The One Year Manual, Israel Regardie crystallizes his immense knowledge and experience of contemplative practices into a concise, step-by-step guide to practical mysticism. In my latest blog post,
Book Review: The Medicine Way by Kenneth MeadowsBook Review: The Medicine Way by Kenneth Meadows
I first came across The Medicine Way in the Native American section of my local library. It was the only book in the section that wasn’t strictly historical so
Book Review: Sacred Nature by Karen ArmstrongBook Review: Sacred Nature by Karen Armstrong
In Sacred Nature, Karen Armstrong draws on her vast knowledge of the world’s spiritual traditions to show how the sacrality of nature was central to human spirituality for almost
Book Review: Rational Mysticism by John HorganBook Review: Rational Mysticism by John Horgan
I picked up this book looking for a review of the science of mysticism and mystical experiences, which it is, however, I didn’t notice at the time that it
Book Review: Real Magic by Dean RadinBook Review: Real Magic by Dean Radin
“This book is about magic. Not the fictional magic of Harry Potter, the feigned magic of Harry Houdini, or the fraudulent magic of con artists. Not blue lightning bolts
Book Review: The Complete Book of Yoga By Swami VivekanandaBook Review: The Complete Book of Yoga By Swami Vivekananda
I’m sure you’ve at least heard of yoga before. It’s become extremely popular around the world, or at least one part of yoga has. You may be thinking, do
Book Review: Recapture the Rapture by Jamie WhealBook Review: Recapture the Rapture by Jamie Wheal
In Recapture the Rapture, we’re taking radical research out of the extremes and applying it to the mainstream–to the broader social problem of healing, believing, and belonging. It provides answers to
