Author: Nevill DruryPublisher: San Francisco : Harper & Row
ISBN: 9780060620936
Category : Mysticism
Languages : en
Pages : 281
Book Description
Dictionary of Mysticism and the Occult
Author: Nevill DruryPublisher: San Francisco : Harper & Row
ISBN: 9780060620936
Category : Mysticism
Languages : en
Pages : 281
Book Description
Dictionary of Mysticism and the Esoteric Traditions
Author: Nevill DruryPublisher: Avery Publishing Group
ISBN:
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
A collection of nearly 3,000 entries on people, objects, concepts, and language that make up the esoteric traditions. Coverage includes Eastern and Western worlds, the mythical and historical, as well as the contemporary and obscure.
The Dictionary of the Esoteric
Author: Nevill DruryPublisher: Motilal Banarsidass Publ.
ISBN: 9788120819894
Category : Mysticism
Languages : en
Pages : 356
Book Description
With ovear 3000 cross-referenced entries this is an invaluable reference to the mystical and esoteric traditions. It gives succinct definitions in the fields of magic hermeticism, alchemy, spiritualism, parapsychology, eastern and western mysticism, mind and consciousness research divination, tarot, and a variety of less welll-known subjects. It also features biographies of leading figures in the field with details of their lives, philosophies and writings- from astrologer Evangeline Adams to the prophet Zarathustra.
The New Age Dictionary of Mysticism and the Occult
Author: Frederick G. LevinePublisher: New York : Philosophical Library
ISBN: 9780802225757
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Dictionary of Mysticism
Author: Frank GaynorPublisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1504055071
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 251
Book Description
More than 2,200 terms defined in an essential reference on religious mysticism, esoteric philosophy, occultism, and more. Dictionary of Mysticism provides concise definitions for more than 2,200 terms used in many philosophies, religions, and doctrines which relate to the influence of the superhuman and supernatural on man’s everyday life. Terms relating to esoteric philosophy, occultism, religious mysticism, spiritualism, alchemy, and psychical research are defined. Particular attention is given to the Eastern philosophies of Buddhism, Brahmanism, Sufism, Lamaism, Zoroastrianism, Theosophy, and Cabbalism. Also included are terms used in magic and demonology.
Dictionary of Mysticism
Author: Frank GaynorPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Mysticism
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Dictionary of the Occult
Author: Harry E. WedeckPublisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1504060253
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
A comprehensive reference guide to all things occult, covering a broad range of magic tradition from Babylonian times to the present day. This authoritative reference text by linguist and occult expert Harry E. Wedeck offers a broad understanding of witchcraft, necromancy, paganism, the occult, and many of magic’s other manifestations. With in-depth information on essential concepts, practices, and vocabulary, Dictionary of the Occult also covers many of the most notable wizards and demonographers. Perhaps the most famous word in all of magic, Abracadabra is in fact a magic formula used in incantations against sickness or ill luck. Black Mass is a mass held in honor of the Devil. Geloscopy is the practice of divination through observing someone’s laughter. From A-to-Z, Wedeck covers magical names and terms from around the world and down through the ages.
The Witchcraft Collection Volume Two
Author: Frank GaynorPublisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1504060423
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 798
Book Description
Three authoritative yet accessible reference books covering the esoteric terms, concepts, and histories of magical practices and mystical thought. Dictionary of Mysticism offers concise definitions for more than 2,200 terms used in a number of mystical traditions and fields of study, including esoteric philosophy, occultism, psychical research, spiritualism, alchemy, astrology, and demonology. It also covers the studies of Buddhism, Brahmanism, Sufism, Lamaism, Zoroastrianism, Theosophy, and Cabbalism. Encyclopedia of Superstitions is a wide-ranging and authoritative reference book that explores the origins and influences of various superstitions from a number of cultural traditions. It contains enlightening information about charms, spells, fairy lore and legend, folk remedies, and customs of birth, marriage, and death. In Dictionary of Magic, occult expert Harry E. Wedeck offers a broad understanding of witchcraft, necromancy, paganism, the occult, and many of magic’s other manifestations. This A-to-Z reference book provides in-depth information on essential concepts, practices, and vocabulary, and covers many notable wizards and demonographers.
Dictionary of the Occult
Author: Publisher:
ISBN: 9781860193415
Category : Occultism
Languages : en
Pages : 188
Book Description
The Dictionary of the Esoteric
Author: Nevill DruryPublisher: Watkins Publishing
ISBN: 9781842931080
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 344
Book Description
Including over 3000 cross-referenced entries from the prehistoric to the contemporary, this unique dictionary is an invaluable reference to the mystical and esoteric traditions. It includes biographies of leading figures in the field, such as astrologer Evangeline Adams and the prophet Zarathustra, and also offers a fascinating look at esoteric religious texts such as The Egyptian Book of the Dead, The Dead Sea Scrolls, and the Zohar, revealing both human and divine characters from the great legends and myths of the world.