Articles related to "Mysticism"



Chicago Tribune on Kabbalah
A recent Chicago Tribune article documented Kabbalah's rising popularity and controversy, and offered room for clarifying some common Kabbalah misrepresentations.
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Women Mystics of Germany and the Low Countries in the 13th C.
This article is a discussion of the visionary activities of women mystics in Germany and the Low Countries in the thirteenth century.
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Androgyny in Alchemy and Mysticism
What is the concept of Sol and Luna in Hermetic Philosophy? Explore the origins of this fascinating belief through illustrated manuscripts and alchemical texts.
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Christian Thought: Literal, Absolute or Mystical
Internal debate around the future of Christianity seems to mostly centered around a position of literal fundamentalism and that of a more mystical or philosophical approach to Christian values. This artice briefly discusses the alternatives.
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Islamic Mysticism: A History
Islamic mysticism has a rich Sufi tradition made famous by Rumi and the legendary whirling dervishes. How does this relate to traditional Islam?
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Religion, Mysticism, Spirituality
Religious and Mystical Experiences Have Been An Integral Part of Culture and Society for Millenia: what are they and how can we effectively describe them?
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Beguine Women And Mysticism
This is a short introduction to the mystical lives of medieval beguines. Full citations available upon request.
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Bibliography on medieval mysticism
While by no means exhaustive, this bibliography provides some interesting starting points for the study of late medieval mysticism, particularly in Germany and the Low Countries.
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Islamic Mysticism: Tasawwuf
The article focuses on Islamic Mysticism that has gained popularity from the previous one and a half century. Celeberated Religious scholars and studied Islamic Mysticism and its ingredients...
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Mayan Mysticism and Ancient Science
Did the ancient Maya of Central America possess an ancient science more advanced than our own? There has been some recent speculation about just how brilliant were Mayan scientists and rulers? Could they even forecast the future? Take a journey into the deep, mysterious rain forests of Central America and find out for yourself...
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Mysticism
The article tends to link Mysticism with the preavious two articles. It goes on how mysticism has developed...
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Perusing the mysticism of Uncle Walt
Reading, one of the simple joys of summer, has returned me to the mystical fount of knowledge from the heart of Walt Whitman.
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Kabbalah
Modern culture and a rising popularity of Kabblah amongst celebrities have made Kabbalah appear to be something it is not.
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Basic Doctrine
The basic doctrine or the foundation although very complex can be rendered for a layman to understand and this i why i have tried to write in simple words in this article
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Chaucer and Religious Women in the Middle Ages-Conclusion
This brings to a close the previous series of articles on Chaucer and religious women in the Middle Ages.
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Devotions to the Crucifix: The Visions of 14th c. Women
This article presents a brief discussion of 14th century crucifixion imagery, particularly in the visions of Dominican nuns. Citations are, as always, available by request.
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Early Islamic Mystics
A brief account of the great sufis of the times.
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Early Islamic Mystics (Contd...)
A brief account of the great islamic mystics of the past
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Early Islamic Mystics (Contd...)
A continuation of the previous article
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Lag Beomer & Rebbi Shimon
Jewish Mysticism started with Rebbi Shimon Bar Yochie whom passed away on the 33rd day of the Omer. What is it all about?
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Legacy
History is sometimes better seen through the eyes of another. The legacy of those past can teach us much.
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Origin of Sufism
The various sources where Sufism has said to originate are expounded in this article and will be continued on in the next article.
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Origin of Sufism (Contd...)
The continuation of the first part in which the focus is on the origin of Sufism
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Research in the field of church history: a brief how-to
This article delves into the methods available for starting a research project in church history, using women religious of the 14th and 15th centuries as a starting point
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The Religion OF Jesus - not ABOUT Jesus: Toward the theology OF Jesus
Introduction to a series of articles exploring Jesus' actual personal theology based on what He actually said in the scriptures.
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White Horses by Alice Hoffman
A review of the novel "White Horses" by Alcie Hoffman, followed by a list of the best places to buy the book online.
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Women Mystics in the Late Middle Ages: An Introduction
This is a brief introduction to the women mystics of late medieval Europe, particularly the circumstances of their lives. It's part one of several.
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Are You Too Sensitive?
Many people who feel deeply, are told they have a problem, that they are too emotional. There is no problem.
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Kundalini Awakening
Kundalini is a term used in Hindu and Eastern spirituality for an energy that represents spiritual maturity but comes with mental and emotional challenges.
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Why People Dream
There are a number of intriguing dream theories, some of which have arisen through scientific research and others from the roots of mysticism and intuition.
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Alphabets Part 1: Hebrew
Seshat offers fascinating facts about the Hebrew Alphabet in Part 1 of the Alphabet series which profiles the beauty of a variety of alphabets as both visual and communication tools.
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Breastfeeding Part I: Insights from the Torah and Sages
A Torah perspective on breastfeeding children, based on insights and stories taken from the Bible, Talmud and various rabbinical commentaries.
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Christian Evangelism As An Influence For Good
A suggestion for effective contemporary evangelism.
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Cultural Journeys--The Retreat
Pilgrimage and vision quest are two types of cultural journeys, or quests. A third type is the retreat...
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Dangers of the New Supernatural Spirituality
This is a guest article by Jan Markell, founder of Olive Tree Ministries. Jan has been in Messianic prophecy of Israel-related ministry since 1975. Her insights on the news from a biblical perspective appear in dozens of periodicals.
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Mysterium Tremendum Or Social Club?
Is our Christian practice an actual pursuit of a personally intimate experience of God or an exercise in social business?
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Quaker Environmentalism
Article on environmentalism from a Religious Society of Friends (Quaker) by Marshall Massey.
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The Christ Path: A Path of Impact
The path of life taught and patterned by Jesus.
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The Jung and the Restless
Accused of lapsing into mysticism and the occult, in retrospect Jung's theories are far more grounded in reality than Freud's.
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Concept of Jacob’s Ladder
"Jacob's Ladder" is a biblical concept, but for Hermetic philosophers it was also symbolic of man's transformation, and his connection to the universe.
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Serpents in Hermetic Philosophy
Snakes, serpents and dragons were a popular theme in alchemical texts and picture books. What is their importance, and how did this tradition begin?
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1 Hanukah How Many Lights
A brief essay regarding the number of lights lit during Hanukah according to Shammash and Hillel containing links to discussion regarding the lighting of menorah, traditions of Hanukah, food, history, symbolism of light and blessings
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Ancient nature consciousness, part 1: Druidism
In our era it is increasingly difficult to address environmental issues without some meaningful discussion of spirituality. There is much to be learned from the beliefs and practices of people who lived closer to the Earth and were more directly attuned to its moods and powers.
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Choice Cuts: July 2001
Music you need to hear from Noelle Hampton, Dave Carter & Tracy Grammer, The Go-Betweens, Jungle Room, Victor Mecyssne, and Panic Strikes A Chord.
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From Magick to New Age
An introduction to New Age Perspectives
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Golem and Gollums
a short outline tracing the story of golem to gollum
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News and Views For This Week: The Emerging Church
In Ecclesiastes, the Preacher tells us that there is nothing new under the sun. And today, it is not new that previously unheard of and certainly very <I>unusual</I> churches are popping up all over the place. One such church is known simply as <I>The Emergent Church</I> or the <I>The Emerging Church.</I> If you have not already heard of it, you soon will.
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Seeking god in nature
Recent speculation points toward a convergence between science and religion. Does nature give evidence for the existence of God, or does she speak only for herself?
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The Fool and The Fisher King
Unlocking the mysteries of the Tarot and Grail with the Fool as the key. This is the first of what will be a series of articles on Tarot and Arthurian legend.
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