- African Traditional Religions and Spirituality: Introduction to the World Religion and Philosophy of Africa: Yoruba, Zulu, Voodoo, Ase, Nyame, Cowrie, ... Encyclopedia (Esoteric Religious Studies)

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From the Publisher A WORLD OF ESOTERIC THOUGHT A growing esoteric library... Why are esoteric traditions so secret ? This series explains why, and travels the world over many times to find the hidden teachings of many traditions of esoterica. Follow along with the series as more volumes are gradually released. Each book covers a specific esoteric topic - Alchemy, Gnosticism, Zoroastrianism, Sufism, Daoism, and the list goes on - There is a whole world of esoteric thought, and this series is out to map out all of that world. - ALCHEMY | GNOSTICISM | ZOROASTRIANISM | SUFISM | DAOISM | THEURGY | SHAMANISM ...and much, much more. 1. Hermeticism and Alchemy in Renaissance Europe Learn about Hermeticism and Alchemy in Renaissance Europe! Topics included Origins of Hermeticism and Alchemy, The Seven Stages of Alchemy, Esoteric Alchemy, Plant Alchemy, Metal Alchemy, Alchemical Masters and Historical Figures: Paracelsus and John Dee, Metaphorical Alchemy: Inner Transformation and Spiritual Growth, Hermes Trismegistus, The Vitruvian Man and Alchemy, Alchemical Symbolism in Renaissance Art and Literature - and more! 2. Gnosticism: Ancient Mystical Traditions, Sects & Texts Learn about Gnosticism, its Traditions, Sects, and Texts! The Origins of Gnosticism, Exploring Gnostic Beliefs and Philosophy, The Gnostic Jesus Christ, The Gnostic Gospels, Gnostic Movements and Sects, Contrasting Messages of Jesus in Gnostic and New Testament Gospels, Comparisons of Messages between Gnostic and New Testament Gospels, Hylics, Psychics, and Pneumatics in Gnosticism, Simon Magus and His Influence on Gnosticism, The Discovery of Gnostic Gospels and the Nag Hammadi Scrolls, Unveiling the Blood Feud surrounding the Gnostic Gospels, The Mysteries of the Pistis Sophia, and much more ! 3. Zoroastrianism: Esoteric Teachings and the Priesthood of the Fire Learn about Zoroastrianism and the Priesthood of the Fire! Zoroastrianism / Mazdayasna, Zoroaster / Zartosht / Zarathustra / Zardosht / Zaratosht, Poet-priest and prophet, Vohu Manah, Airyanem vaejah, Ahura Mazda, Asha and Druj, Ashavan, Humata, Hūxta, Huvarshta, Avesta, Nasks, Gathas, Yasna, Frashokereti,and much more! 4. Sufism: Persian Mystical Path of Islam Learn about Sufism, the Mystical Path of Islam! aṣ-ṣūfiyya and Tasawwuf / at-taṣawwuf, Islamic purification, spirituality, ritualism, asceticism and esotericism, sufi as “one who wears wool”, tariqa and wali, tazkiyah, Sufi’s relationship and lineage from the Prophet Muhammad, Sufi history in from Muhammad to Umayyad Caliphate to Iran, to the present day, Irfan, dhikr, fitra, sharia and tariqa and haqiqa, ‘ilm al-batin, Divine Law, “the one who’s name is glorious Ahmad,” and many more ! Search the mysteries... ...find new ways to see your own sacred and holy life. Hermeticism and Alchemy in Renaissance Europe Gnosticism: Ancient Mystical Traditions, Sects & Texts Zoroastrianism: Esoteric Teachings and the Priesthood of the Fire Sufism: Persian Mystical Path of Islam Daoist Immortality and Internal Alchemy Theurgy and Neoplatonic Mysticism Shamanism in Siberia: Animism and Nature Worship African Traditional Religions and Spirituality Druidism and Celtic Mysticism Indigenous Australian Dreamtime, Songlines and Ancestral Beings ...and many more to come. Volume after volume of world esoterica THE MANY TOPICS COVERED Hermeticism and Alchemy in Renaissance Europe, Gnosticism: Ancient Mystical Traditions, Sects & Texts, Zoroastrianism: Esoteric Teachings and the Priesthood of the Fire, Sufism: Persian Mystical Path of Islam, Daoist Immortality and Internal Alchemy, Theurgy and Neoplatonic Mysticism, Shamanism in Siberia: Animism and Nature Worship, African Traditional Religions and Spirituality, Druidism and Celtic Mysticism, Indigenous Australian Dreamtime, Songlines and Ancestral Beings, Jyotish: Vedic Astrology, Hellenistic Mystery Cults: Thessalian Witchcraft & Ancient Greek Magic, Kabbalah: Jewish Mystical Tradition, Shinto: Japanese Indigenous Religion, Native American Spirituality and Vision Quests, Mesoamerican Shamanism and Divination, Ancient Egyptian Rituals and Symbolism, Norse Mythology and Runes, Rastafarianism: Spirituality and Social Movement, Jainism: Ascetic Practices and Philosophy, Romuva: Baltic Paganism, Witchcraft, and Folklore Revival, Vodou: Haitian Creole Religion, Maori Spirituality and Creation Myths, Hawaiian Huna Healing and Spirituality, Theosophy: Blending Eastern and Western Esotericism, Tibetan Bon: Ancient Shamanistic Tradition, Yoruba Religion and Orisha Worship, Esoteric Buddhism: Secret Teachings and Rituals, Romani Folklore and Mythology, Aztec Mythology and Cosmology, Bahá'í Faith: Unity of Religions, Hittite Religion and Rituals, Spiritualism: Communication with the Spirit World, Afro-Caribbean Syncretic Religions, Tantra: Ritual Practices and Symbolism, Armenian Folk Religion and Beliefs, Guarani Mythology and Cosmology, Esoteric Aspects of Islam: Batiniyya and Hurufism, Manichaeism: Dualistic Religion and Philosophy, Finnish Shamanism and Folk Magic, Ancient Sumerian Religion and Magic, Afro-Brazilian Umbanda and Candomblé, Tibetan Oracles and Divination Practices, Khoisan Spirituality: San Bushmen Traditions, Yezidi Religion: Angel Worship and the Sacred Peacock, Kalash Religion: Ancient Indo-Aryan Practices, Druze Esotericism: Secret Wisdom and Reincarnation, Burmese Nat Worship and Spirit Possession, Ancient Canaanite Religion: Rituals, Magical Texts and Spells, Etruscan Divination and Augury, Ainu Shamanism: Spiritual Practices in Northern Japan, Circassian Paganism and Ancestral Customs, Tengrism: Central Asian Shamanistic Beliefs, Mari El Paganism: Volga-Finnic Indigenous Religion, Haida Mythology and Totemism: Healing and Spirit Communication, Balinese Hindu-Buddhist Syncretism, Aramean Religion and Ancient Semitic Cults, Khoekhoen Religion: Southern African Indigenous Beliefs, Ojibwe Midewiwin: The Grand Medicine Society, Afro-Colombian Religions: Palenque and Santeria, Sámi Shamanism: Indigenous Spirituality of Northern Europe, Ossetian Folk Religion and Mythology, Mithraism: Ancient Mystery Cult of the Roman Empire, Ainu Bear Festival and Symbolism, Ancient Anatolia: Luwians and Lydian Goddess Cults, Toda Shamanism: Indigenous People of South India, Mesopotamian Magic and Incantations, Mande Paganism: West African Traditional Religions, Javanese Kejawen: Mystical Teachings and Rituals, Thracian Myth and Greco-Roman Orphic and Dionysian Mysteries, Maronite Christianity: Esoteric Practices and Traditions, Basque Mythology, Folklore, and Witchcraft, Gagauz Folk Religion and Rituals, Tagalog Mythology: Anito Spirits and Mythical Creatures, Hurrian Religion: Ancient Near Eastern Pantheon, Buryat Buddhism: Shamanistic Elements in Tibetan Buddhism, Selk'nam Cosmology and Ceremonies, Baka Pygmy Spirituality: Central African Indigenous Beliefs, Kumyk Paganism: Turkic Indigenous Religion, Scythian Religion and Warrior Culture, Venda Mythology: Sacred Lake and Rainmaker Rituals, Onondaga Longhouse Religion: Iroquois Spiritual Practices, Ewe-Fon Voodoo: West African Spiritual Practices, Manchu Shamanism: Indigenous Spirituality of Northeast Asia, Taíno Religion: Indigenous Beliefs of the Caribbean, Ancient Moabite Religion: Worship of Chemosh and Ashtaroth, Gallo-Roman Religion: Celtic Influence in Roman Gaul, Tsimshian Mythology: Stories of Raven and Trickster Figures, Manobo Indigenous Spirituality: Mindanao Tribal Beliefs, Pawnee Sacred Bundles and Tribal Ceremonies, Batak Shamanism: Indigenous Practices of North Sumatra, Breton Folklore: Legends and Supernatural Beings, Jivaroan Shamanism: Indigenous Traditions of the desertcart Rainforest, Alawite Mystical Teachings and Secret Practices, Silesian Folk Religion and Folklore, Igbo Odinani: Traditional Religion of the Igbo People, Rarámuri Shamanism: Indigenous Spirituality of the Tarahumara, Kikuyu Traditional Religion: Sacred Sites and Ancestor Worship, Ancient Numidian Religion: North African Indigenous Beliefs, Lurs Folk Religion and Rituals World Esoterica A Gateway to Unseen Esoterica The Esoteric Religious Studies Series and its related titles are the product of over three decades of esoteric and religious study by Diohka Aesden and other associates in related fields. An expansive and growing set of volumes on esoteric and religious traditions of the world awaits you... Worldwide esoteric, secret, arcane, ritual, occult, and magical systems for a complete understanding of the world's religious traditions. Be sure to check out the series and its list of books. Follow the author Diohka Aesden for updates on new titles. We are hard at work researching new topics, keeping in touch with our network of experts and other scholars, working with modern methods of research, and publishing new books.