Practices category: 4429 books
The Babylonian Captivity of the Church, 1520
The Annotated Luther
Language: English
Release Date: June 15, 2016
In his The Babylonian Captivity of the Church, Martin Luther set forth a reconsideration of the sacramental Christian life that centered on the word. His thesis is that the papacy had distorted the sacraments with its own traditions and regulations, transforming them into a system of control and coercion....
by Donald A. Mackenzie
Language: English
Release Date: November 20, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: November 20, 2012
Myths of Crete & Pre-Hellenic Europe
By Donald A. Mackenzie
When I first saw learned of the existence of this book, I was a little suprised, since very little concrete information is available on this topic, and even less was known in 1917. However, to paraphrase a recent President of the...
by Dayanara Blue Star
Language: English
Release Date: October 23, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: October 23, 2017
Witchery, spellcraft or witchcraft – all are the same terms used to describe as the practice or belief in magical abilities and skills of an individual. If you are among those that still believe in the power of magic spells, then this book is actually designated for you. Witchcraft could be a complex...
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Language: English
Release Date: June 7, 2007
Language: English
Release Date: June 7, 2007
Religious pluralism is everywhere in today's politics. Increased immigration flows, the collapse of communism, and the globalization of communications technologies have all fostered a wider variety of religious beliefs, practices, and organizations within and across democratic societies. This is true...
by Philip Carr-Gomm
Language: English
Release Date: March 27, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: March 27, 2014
Druidry and Wicca, also known as "the Craft", are the two great streams of the Western Pagan tradition. Both traditions originated in the British Isles, and both are now experiencing a renaissance all over the world, as more and more people seek a spirituality rooted in a love of nature. In the ancient...
Tragic Spirits
Shamanism, Memory, and Gender in Contemporary Mongolia
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2013
The collapse of socialism at the end of the twentieth century brought devastating changes to Mongolia. Economic shock therapy—an immediate liberalization of trade and privatization of publicly owned assets—quickly led to impoverishment, especially in rural parts of the country, where Tragic Spirits...
by David Salisbury
Language: English
Release Date: May 30, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: May 30, 2014
Nature-based practices like Wicca and Witchcraft are exploding in popularity all over the world. The days of old dudes spoon-feeding us religion from a pulpit are giving way to the age of information and active learning. Young people are growing up with an understanding of how to connect with the divine...
Pagan Portals - Gods and Goddesses of Ireland
A Guide to Irish Deities
Language: English
Release Date: December 9, 2016
A concise guide to the Gods and Goddesses of pagan Ireland, their history, mythology, and symbols. Rooted in the past but still active in the world today, the Gods and Goddesses of Ireland have always been powerful forces that can bless or challenge, but often the most difficult thing is to simply find...
Electric Santería
Racial and Sexual Assemblages of Transnational Religion
Language: English
Release Date: September 8, 2015
Santería is an African-inspired, Cuban diaspora religion long stigmatized as witchcraft and often dismissed as superstition, yet its spirit- and possession-based practices are rapidly winning adherents across the world. Aisha M. Beliso-De Jesús introduces the term "copresence" to capture...
Living Santería
Rituals and Experiences in an Afro-Cuban Religion
Language: English
Release Date: June 21, 2016
In 1992 Smithsonian anthropologist Michael Atwood Mason traveled to Cuba for initiation as a priest into the Santería religion. Since then he has created an active oricha “house” and has initiated five others as priests. He is a rare combination: a scholar-practitioner who is equally fluent in...
Pagan Magic of the Northern Tradition
Customs, Rites, and Ceremonies
Language: English
Release Date: May 21, 2015
A practical guide to the magical history, customs, and practices of pre-Christian Northern Europe
• Details the everyday magic of the Northern Tradition, including household magic, protection spells, and the significance of the days of the week
• Explores direct natural magic, such...
Here I Am
Using Jewish Spiritual Wisdom to Become More Present, Centered, and Available fo r Life
Language: English
Release Date: August 30, 2011
During stressful times, it’s easy to get caught up in feeling anxious, tense, foggy, and overloaded. Here, a popular psychologist shares easy-to-use techniques for managing and rebalancing these emotions and helps you to find your calm, strong center. Dr. Leonard Felder draws from his work with...
The Sacred Enneagram Workbook
Mapping Your Unique Path to Spiritual Growth
Language: English
Release Date: November 26, 2019
**Whether you are looking to discover your type for the first time or take a deeper dive into your identity, The Sacred Enneagram Workbook is designed to help you grow in your spiritual life through the understanding of your Enneagram type.
Most of us spend a lifetime trying to figure out...
The Comforting Whirlwind
God, Job, and the Scale of Creation
Language: English
Release Date: August 25, 2005
In The Comforting Whirlwind, acclaimed environmentalist and writer Bill McKibben turns to the biblical book of Job and its awesome depiction of creation to demonstrate our need to embrace a bold new paradigm for living if we hope to reverse the current trend of ecological destruction.
With...