The murder of a world-famous physicist raises fears that the Illuminati are operating again after centuries of silence, and religion professor Robert Langdon is called in to assist with the case.

Neoplatonic Demons and Angels is a collection of eleven studies which examine, in chronological order, the place reserved for angels and demons not only by the main Neoplatonic philosophers (Plotinus, Porphyry, Iamblichus, and Proclus), but also in Gnosticism, the Chaldaean Oracles, Christian Neoplatonism, especially by Pseudo-Dionysius the Areopagite. This volume originates from a panel held at the 2014 ISNS meeting in Lisbon, but is supplemented by a number of invited papers.

This sumptuously illustrated volume analyzes artists' representations of angels and demons and heaven and hell from the Judeo-Christian tradition and describes how these artistic portrayals evolved over time. As with other books in the Guide to Imagery series, the goal of this volume is to help contemporary art enthusiasts decode the symbolic meanings in the great masterworks of Western Art. The first chapter traces the development of images of the Creation and the Afterworld from descriptions of them in the Scriptures through their evolution in later literary and philosophical works. The following two chapters examine artists' depictions of the two paths that humans may take, the path of evil or the path of salvation, and the punishments or rewards found on each. A chapter on the Judgment Day and the end of the world explores portrayals of the mysterious worlds between life and death and in the afterlife. Finally, the author looks at images of angelic and demonic beings themselves and how they came to be portrayed with the physical attributes--wings, halos, horns, and cloven hooves--with which we are now so familiar. Thoroughly researched by and expert in the field of iconography, Angels and Demons in Art will delight readers with an interest in art or religious symbolism.

Stalked by Demons, Guarded by Angels: The Girl with the Eating Disorder is a window into the depths of dysfunction as experienced through bulimia, binge-eating disorder, self-harm, and suicidality. Carrying messages of self-loathing and inadequacy from her childhood, Simone explores key relationships and how they shape her-for better and for worse-over the decades. Stalked by Demons, Guarded by Angels offers vulnerable insight into an oft-hidden world. It doesn't pretend to answer all the questions or solve all the problems but instead attempts to elicit an understanding of behaviors many people might find inexplicable. Simone's journey into the world of psychological recovery is raw and personal, as full of relapse and regret as it is hope for the future. Her road to recovery is not a destination; it comprises learning a new way of being. She leaves the reader with a vision of freedom from disordered eating-as she imagines it to be.

This underground magick can satisfy your desires, meet your needs, while protecting you, bringing fortune, influence, passion, justice, and money. Combine the magick of angels and demons and you get an unheard-of way to control your life. The Union of Power is a priceless method for tasking the angels and demons, without any sacrifice or lengthy rituals. Discover sigils and methods that have been kept secret, until now. There are hundreds of books about the seventy-two angels, and thousands of books about the demons of Goetia, but there has never been anything like this. The harmony of power is created by getting the demons to operate in the realm where they thrive. They are overseen by the wisdom and might of the angels. The magick is safe, comprehensive, and uncomplicated. You get to use over four hundred spectacular powers, and all can be adapted to create thousands of magickal outcomes. The huge range of powers gives you great freedom and means this book could be the focus of your magick for a long time, with solutions for almost any problem. These secrets are backed up by a lifetime of research, and all the proof you need is provided. The joy is discovering that this staggering magick can bring you a remarkable life. Henry Archer has written an extraordinary masterwork of thrilling ideas that finally unlock the magick of angels and demons.