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.
kabbalah • mysticism • judaism • jewish • jewish mysticism
A recent Chicago Tribune article documented Kabbalah's rising popularity and controversy, and offered room for clarifying some common Kabbalah misrepresentations.
kabbalah • mysticism • judaism • jewish • jewish mysticism
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.
mysticism • mystic • women • church • convent
This article is a discussion of the visionary activities of women mystics in Germany and the Low Countries in the thirteenth century.
mysticism • mystic • women • church • convent
Beguine Women And Mysticism
This is a short introduction to the mystical lives of medieval beguines. Full citations available upon request.
beguines • medieval women • mysticism • eucharist
This is a short introduction to the mystical lives of medieval beguines. Full citations available upon request.
beguines • medieval women • mysticism • eucharist
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.
mysticism • suso • eckhart • mechtild • late medieval germany
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.
mysticism • suso • eckhart • mechtild • late medieval germany
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.
alchemy • mysticism • hermetic philosophy • sol • luna
What is the concept of Sol and Luna in Hermetic Philosophy? Explore the origins of this fascinating belief through illustrated manuscripts and alchemical texts.
alchemy • mysticism • hermetic philosophy • sol • luna
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?
islam • sufi • sufism • rumi • whirling
Islamic mysticism has a rich Sufi tradition made famous by Rumi and the legendary whirling dervishes. How does this relate to traditional Islam?
islam • sufi • sufism • rumi • whirling
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?
religious experience. mystical experience • mysticism • religiosity • faith • language of religion
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?
religious experience. mystical experience • mysticism • religiosity • faith • language of religion
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
sufism • islam • tasawwuf • mysticism
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
sufism • islam • tasawwuf • mysticism
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.
chaucer • women • mysticism • julian of norwich • margery kempe
This brings to a close the previous series of articles on Chaucer and religious women in the Middle Ages.
chaucer • women • mysticism • julian of norwich • margery kempe
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.
mysticism • visions • dominican nuns • crucifixion • passion
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.
mysticism • visions • dominican nuns • crucifixion • passion
Early Islamic Mystics (Contd...)
A brief account of the great islamic mystics of the past
sufism • sufis • mysticism
A brief account of the great islamic mystics of the past
sufism • sufis • mysticism
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.
sufism • islam • tasawwuf • myticism • mysticism
The various sources where Sufism has said to originate are expounded in this article and will be continued on in the next article.
sufism • islam • tasawwuf • myticism • mysticism
Origin of Sufism (Contd...)
The continuation of the first part in which the focus is on the origin of Sufism
sufism • islam • tasawwuf • mysticism
The continuation of the first part in which the focus is on the origin of Sufism
sufism • islam • tasawwuf • mysticism
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.
medieval • women • mystics • mysticism • visions
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.
medieval • women • mystics • mysticism • visions
The Mystical Experience
Mystical experiences are a birth-right but veiled whithin culture, even though proven to improve quality of life. Let's move towards a better understanding of them!
mystical experience • the sacred • religious experience and the new age • new-age • gnostic experiences
Mystical experiences are a birth-right but veiled whithin culture, even though proven to improve quality of life. Let's move towards a better understanding of them!
mystical experience • the sacred • religious experience and the new age • new-age • gnostic experiences
Are You Too Sensitive?
Many people who feel deeply, are told they have a problem, that they are too emotional. There is no problem.
sensitive • empath • healer • intuitive • am i an empath
Many people who feel deeply, are told they have a problem, that they are too emotional. There is no problem.
sensitive • empath • healer • intuitive • am i an empath
The Biblical Myth of Demon Lilith
Examining what the myth of the first woman in Creation can teach us about attitudes toward women at the time and how it may demonstrate that feminism has biblical roots.
demon lilith • biblical myth • feminism in the bible • jewish mysticism demons • adam and eve
Examining what the myth of the first woman in Creation can teach us about attitudes toward women at the time and how it may demonstrate that feminism has biblical roots.
demon lilith • biblical myth • feminism in the bible • jewish mysticism demons • adam and eve
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.
breastfeeding • nursing • jewish • judaism • family
A Torah perspective on breastfeeding children, based on insights and stories taken from the Bible, Talmud and various rabbinical commentaries.
breastfeeding • nursing • jewish • judaism • family
Cultural Journeys--The Retreat
Pilgrimage and vision quest are two types of cultural journeys, or quests. A third type is the retreat...
retreats • vision quest • retreat • folkways • mores
Pilgrimage and vision quest are two types of cultural journeys, or quests. A third type is the retreat...
retreats • vision quest • retreat • folkways • mores
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.
mysticism • spirituality • jan • markel • messianic
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.
mysticism • spirituality • jan • markel • messianic
Quaker Environmentalism
Article on environmentalism from a Religious Society of Friends (Quaker) by Marshall Massey.
environment • quakerism • worship • mysticism • prophetic
Article on environmentalism from a Religious Society of Friends (Quaker) by Marshall Massey.
environment • quakerism • worship • mysticism • prophetic
The Christ Path: A Path of Impact
The path of life taught and patterned by Jesus.
jesus' life • god of compassion • sermon on the mount • the good samaritan • prodigal son
The path of life taught and patterned by Jesus.
jesus' life • god of compassion • sermon on the mount • the good samaritan • prodigal son
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.
jung • psychology • psychiatry • archetypes • mental health
Accused of lapsing into mysticism and the occult, in retrospect Jung's theories are far more grounded in reality than Freud's.
jung • psychology • psychiatry • archetypes • mental health
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.
ladder • jacob’s ladder • alchemy • mysticism • hermetic philosophy
"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.
ladder • jacob’s ladder • alchemy • mysticism • hermetic philosophy
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?
alchemy • mysticism • hermetic philosophy • serpents • serpent
Snakes, serpents and dragons were a popular theme in alchemical texts and picture books. What is their importance, and how did this tradition begin?
alchemy • mysticism • hermetic philosophy • serpents • serpent
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
hanukah • hannukah • chanukah • channukah • candles
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
hanukah • hannukah • chanukah • channukah • candles
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.
new • church • news • this • week
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.
new • church • news • this • week
Review: The Witch of Portobello
Paulo Coelho's latest novel is a mix of New Age mysticism, personal enlightenment and modern spirituality.
the witch of portobello by paulo coelho • mystical novel • new age novel • books about gypsy culture • books about modern spirituality
Paulo Coelho's latest novel is a mix of New Age mysticism, personal enlightenment and modern spirituality.
the witch of portobello by paulo coelho • mystical novel • new age novel • books about gypsy culture • books about modern spirituality
Schweitzer, Scientific Truth, and What If?
Reviews of books by Dr. Albert Schweitzer, a collection of articles on scientific truth, and a reissue of a 1986 novel.
albert schweitzer • scientific truth • slavery in the u.s. • sherley anne williams • mission to abisko : stories and myths in the creat
Reviews of books by Dr. Albert Schweitzer, a collection of articles on scientific truth, and a reissue of a 1986 novel.
albert schweitzer • scientific truth • slavery in the u.s. • sherley anne williams • mission to abisko : stories and myths in the creat
What is Yin and Yang?
What is the origin and meaning of this ancient symbol? Does the Taoist concept of Yin/Yang differ from the Buddhist concept?
yin • yang • yang and yin • yin and yang • ying and yang
What is the origin and meaning of this ancient symbol? Does the Taoist concept of Yin/Yang differ from the Buddhist concept?
yin • yang • yang and yin • yin and yang • ying and yang
AWN Pugin and Architectural Truth
This short article explores the work of AWN Pugin at Ramsgate, Kent.
pugin • kent • architecture • gothic • catholicism
This short article explores the work of AWN Pugin at Ramsgate, Kent.
pugin • kent • architecture • gothic • catholicism
fool's bells - Lynnette D'anna
A review of the novel <i>fool's bells</i> by Winnipeg author Lynnette D'anna.
lynnette d'anna • fools bells • winnipeg • incest
A review of the novel <i>fool's bells</i> by Winnipeg author Lynnette D'anna.
lynnette d'anna • fools bells • winnipeg • incest
Dungeons & Dragons
Dungeons & Dragons is a cartoon about Teenagers that get sucked into a magical realm, full of magic, mysticism, good and evil. The graphics and lines are the same type as Scooby Doo, where one person talks at a time, while the others stand frozen, not moving.
dungeons • dragons • fox • children • television
Dungeons & Dragons is a cartoon about Teenagers that get sucked into a magical realm, full of magic, mysticism, good and evil. The graphics and lines are the same type as Scooby Doo, where one person talks at a time, while the others stand frozen, not moving.
dungeons • dragons • fox • children • television
Just a few random thoughts...
Just a few thoughts of my own regarding the study of church history as well as some notes on upcoming articles.
church history • christian • reformation • medieval
Just a few thoughts of my own regarding the study of church history as well as some notes on upcoming articles.
church history • christian • reformation • medieval
Sociological Functions of Magick
In the first article we examined the roots of these two movements, we will now look at the possible wider socio-biological effects of their practices
thelemic practice • discordian practice • thelema • discordian • chaos magick
In the first article we examined the roots of these two movements, we will now look at the possible wider socio-biological effects of their practices
thelemic practice • discordian practice • thelema • discordian • chaos magick
Universal Symbolism
An introduction to the direction this topic is going in next...
universal symbolism • tarot • runes • symbolism • astrological tools
An introduction to the direction this topic is going in next...
universal symbolism • tarot • runes • symbolism • astrological tools
Artist Emil Nolde
Forbidden to paint by the Nazis, Nolde's reputation and works ultimately triumphed following the end of World War II.
emil nolde • german expressionism • german painters • paul klee • vincent van gogh
Forbidden to paint by the Nazis, Nolde's reputation and works ultimately triumphed following the end of World War II.
emil nolde • german expressionism • german painters • paul klee • vincent van gogh
Balakirev: Founder of 'The Five'
Brief biography of Russian composer Mily Balakirev, leader and teacher of 'The Five.' He composed oriental fantasy Islamey.
mily balakirev • the mighty handful • the five nationalist russian composers • balakirev oriental fantasy islamey • balakirev life for the tsar
Brief biography of Russian composer Mily Balakirev, leader and teacher of 'The Five.' He composed oriental fantasy Islamey.
mily balakirev • the mighty handful • the five nationalist russian composers • balakirev oriental fantasy islamey • balakirev life for the tsar
Brighter Alternatives
Many people are asking whether alternative therapies actually do anything to improve your health.
heath • wellness • alternative therapies • therapy • yoga
Many people are asking whether alternative therapies actually do anything to improve your health.
heath • wellness • alternative therapies • therapy • yoga
Cult Film Review – Ralph Bakshi's "Wizards"
Bakshi's cult classic explores a post-apocalyptic future in which magic and peace, have flourished - until the discovery of a cache of Axis weaponry and propaganda.
ralph • bakshi • wizards • review • fantasy
Bakshi's cult classic explores a post-apocalyptic future in which magic and peace, have flourished - until the discovery of a cache of Axis weaponry and propaganda.
ralph • bakshi • wizards • review • fantasy
Gustav Holst's The Planets
Whether or not Gustav Holst predicted the current controversy surrounding Pluto's planetary status, his seven-movement suite "The Planets" is still a delight to hear.
gustav holst • the planets • ralph vaughn williams • english composers • 20th century composers
Whether or not Gustav Holst predicted the current controversy surrounding Pluto's planetary status, his seven-movement suite "The Planets" is still a delight to hear.
gustav holst • the planets • ralph vaughn williams • english composers • 20th century composers
Pathfinder - DVD Review
There are some great films that have very little dialogue spoken in them. Pathfinder isn't one of them.
pathfinder • pathfinder dvd • norse legend • norse • mythology
There are some great films that have very little dialogue spoken in them. Pathfinder isn't one of them.
pathfinder • pathfinder dvd • norse legend • norse • mythology
Sir Charles Villiers Stanford
Biography of Sir Charles Villiers Stanford, British composer with enormous influence as music professor.
charles villiers stanford • biography of villiers stanford • stanford influential english music professor • british composers professors • english composer teacher villiers stanford
Biography of Sir Charles Villiers Stanford, British composer with enormous influence as music professor.
charles villiers stanford • biography of villiers stanford • stanford influential english music professor • british composers professors • english composer teacher villiers stanford
Tarahumara Aborigines
The Tarahumara have retained a traditional lifestyle and resisted colonisation over three and a half centuries of European contact. Now tourism threatens their existence.
american aboriginal • mexican indigenous • latin american indigenous • tarahumara culture • raramuri people
The Tarahumara have retained a traditional lifestyle and resisted colonisation over three and a half centuries of European contact. Now tourism threatens their existence.
american aboriginal • mexican indigenous • latin american indigenous • tarahumara culture • raramuri people
The Buddha Tarot: Review
A path to self discovery and can not only be found in the system of Buddhist Astrology but with other tools as well. "The Buddha Tarot" is one of these well worth a look.
tarot • buddhism • astrology • buddhist astrology • buddhist tarot
A path to self discovery and can not only be found in the system of Buddhist Astrology but with other tools as well. "The Buddha Tarot" is one of these well worth a look.
tarot • buddhism • astrology • buddhist astrology • buddhist tarot
The Sea Symphony CD Review
The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra brings us a work that first ushered Ralph Vaughan Williams into the public eye: The Sea Symphony.
ralph vaughan williams • english composers • symphony no. 1 • the sea symphony • cd review
The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra brings us a work that first ushered Ralph Vaughan Williams into the public eye: The Sea Symphony.
ralph vaughan williams • english composers • symphony no. 1 • the sea symphony • cd review
Earth Changes
The weather is changing. The face of the earth is changing. What can you do about it?
earth changes • environment • weather • climate • tornadoes
The weather is changing. The face of the earth is changing. What can you do about it?
earth changes • environment • weather • climate • tornadoes
No Ordinary Journey
Commentary about David Bryen's new book, The Man Loves the Wine She Serves Through Her Body.
commentary • poetry • review • new books • summertime reading
Commentary about David Bryen's new book, The Man Loves the Wine She Serves Through Her Body.
commentary • poetry • review • new books • summertime reading
Salvador Dali
Article on Spanish Surrealist Salvador Dali.
article on spanish surrealist salvador dali.
Article on Spanish Surrealist Salvador Dali.
article on spanish surrealist salvador dali.
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