An introduction to mystical and esoteric Christianity for the general reader, this book takes an in-depth look at the deeper, symbolic meanings behind the central concepts and practices of the Christian tradition including prayer, love, evil, forgiveness and salvation
In this book, Richard Smoley, an expert on the occult, delves into the world of mind power, magic, suggestion, and the realms of the unseen. He speaks simply and clearly, in common-sense terms, about these mysterious forces, how they can work for you, and what you need to avoid.
Often, life can seem to be a serious business. We could also look at it is as a game--or a series of games. They include Survival Love Power Pleasure Courage Creativity The culmination is the Master Game, which one plays to gain not things or esteem, but knowledge, and to surpass one's limits as a human. Everyone plays these games, whether they want to or not. Mastering them makes the difference between a rich and successful life and one of disappointment and failure. In this brief, bracing, but insightful book, Richard Smoley will give a lively but profound account of these games. He talks about the ways we usually play them the mistakes we often make and how we can play them to the benefit of ourselves and others Richard Smoley is the author of thirteen books including G&D Media's Introduction to the Occult. Now he interweaves ideas from great thinkers such as Epicurus, Hobbes, Freud, Machiavelli, and Tolstoy with his own dry and irreverent wisdom, gleaned from forty years of spiritual study and practice (and real-world experience), to show how to live happily, successfully, and meaningfully.
Your Guide to Subjects Ranging from Atlantis, Magic, and UFOs to Witchcraft, Psychedelics, and Thought Power
Exploring the realms of the unseen, Richard Smoley offers insights into mind power, magic, and suggestion. He presents complex ideas in straightforward language, making the concepts accessible. The book emphasizes practical applications of these mysterious forces while highlighting potential pitfalls to avoid, providing readers with a guide to harnessing their own abilities effectively.
Tajné dejiny gnosticizmu Autor Richard Smoley skúma vznik, rozmach i zánik predkresťanského nábožensko-filozofického prúdu skrývajúceho sa pod pojmom gnosticizmus, a dôvody, prečo je oň v súčasnosti taký veľký záujem. Ponúka odpoveď na otázku, čo je gnóza, kde, kedy a za akých podmienok gnosticizmus vznikol, z čoho čerpal, aké náboženské a filozofické náuky ho ovplyvnili, aké gnostické školy vznikali, kto boli ich najvýznamnejší predstavitelia. Autor nachádza paralely medzi obdobím, v ktorom gnosticizmus vznikol a súčasnosťou, keď staré hodnoty i politické systémy zanikajú a hľadajú sa nové. Knižka Richarda Smoleyho, je dobrou, prehľadnou a populárnou príručkou dejín gnosticizmu.