Theurgy, or the Hermetic Practice

Theurgy, or the Hermetic Practice
Title Theurgy, or the Hermetic Practice PDF eBook
Author E.J. Langford Garstin
Publisher Nicolas-Hays, Inc.
Pages 144
Release 2004-06-01
Genre Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN 0892545704

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Theurgy means "the science or art of divine works." In alchemy, this process is called the "Great Work," which is the purification and exaltation of our "lower" nature by the proper application of esoteric principles, so that it may become united with its higher counterparts, whereby we may attain spiritual, and ultimately divine, consciousness. Drawing on the teachings of the Egyptian, Greek, and Hebrew mystery schools and quoting extensively from important alchemical writers, Garstin details this process of purification. Students who are curious about alchemy but daunted by the body of its literature and its strange allegories will find this book to be an excellent introduction. Garstin discusses source alchemical works and clearly explains what their esoteric symbolism means. With the information in this book, students of alchemy can then proceed to make a more informed exploration of the alchemical works and other writings of the Western Mystery Tradition.

Theurgy, Or, The Hermetic Practice

Theurgy, Or, The Hermetic Practice
Title Theurgy, Or, The Hermetic Practice PDF eBook
Author E.J. Langford Garstin
Publisher
Pages 144
Release 1930
Genre Alchemy
ISBN

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For the Love of the Gods

For the Love of the Gods
Title For the Love of the Gods PDF eBook
Author Brandy Williams
Publisher Llewellyn Worldwide
Pages 318
Release 2016-09-08
Genre Religion
ISBN 073874977X

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Follow the Footsteps of History and Discover the Path to the Gods For the Love of the Gods tells the epic story of theurgy, from its roots in ancient Egypt to its modern day practice. The lives and passions of the early Pagan philosophers come alive in these pages, immersing you in the bustling cities and diverse cultures that spawned theurgy as we know it today. Theurgy is best understood when it is deeply experienced. The stories presented here re-create the experience of these ancient practices and show how they were passed down through generations of teachers and students of differing ethnicities, genders, and ages. It's commonly believed that ancient Pagan theurgy traditions were erased from the earth and replaced by monotheistic religions—but this is a myth. The way to the gods was never lost. For the Love of the Gods shares step-by-step instructions for theurgic rituals, so that you can create relationships with the gods and love them as the ancients did. Discover how to offer devotionals, create living statues, invoke into yourself and others, and achieve personal communion so that you, too, may dwell in the happy presence of the divine.

Invoking Angels

Invoking Angels
Title Invoking Angels PDF eBook
Author Claire Fanger
Publisher Penn State Press
Pages 408
Release 2012-02-01
Genre Religion
ISBN 0271051434

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"A collection of essays examining medieval and early modern texts aimed at performing magic or receiving illumination via the mediation of angels. Includes discussion of Jewish, Christian and Muslim texts"--Provided by publisher.

The Practical Art of Divine Magic

The Practical Art of Divine Magic
Title The Practical Art of Divine Magic PDF eBook
Author Patrick Dunn
Publisher Llewellyn Worldwide
Pages 319
Release 2015-08-08
Genre Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN 0738746312

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The ancient world of Egypt, Greece, and Rome was home to a set of magical and spiritual technologies, called theurgy, that unite the practice of magic with the aims of religion. Theurgy, or "godwork," is the art of creating a stronger bond between the theurgist and his or her deities. The results of this stronger bond were imminently practical: stronger magic, more meaningful existence, and a better life. With the fall of Rome, these techniques faded into obscurity, and many of them were lost forever. This book revives, restores, and reinvents these practices for a contemporary pagan or magical practitioner. A mixture of scholarly research and examination of source texts and daring experimentation and extrapolation leads to a complete and workable system that can inform a variety of practices, all presented in a relaxed, lighthearted, and readable way. Whether you practice witchcraft, ceremonial magic, or chaos magic, you can benefit from the practice of theurgy. You will learn techniques to create stronger bonds with divine forces, call up and communicate with spiritual beings, summon a magical assistant, create statues imbued with divine spirit, and master your own mind. The ultimate goal is union with the divine, but theurgy is a practical path, and every step on that path is designed to improve your life.

Drawing Down the Moon

Drawing Down the Moon
Title Drawing Down the Moon PDF eBook
Author Radcliffe G. Edmonds, III
Publisher Princeton University Press
Pages 492
Release 2019-07-02
Genre History
ISBN 069115693X

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One of the foremost experts on magic, religion, and the occult in the ancient world provides an unparalleled exploration of magic in the Greco-Roman world, giving insight into the shifting ideas of religion and the divine in the ancient past and in the later Western tradition.

The Secret Fire

The Secret Fire
Title The Secret Fire PDF eBook
Author E. J. Langford Garstin
Publisher
Pages 122
Release 2012-05
Genre Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN 9781614272953

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2012 Reprint of 1932 Edition. Exact facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. E. J. Langford Garstin was a Cancellarius of the Rosicrucian Order of the Alpha et Omega during the second quarter of the 20th century. "The Secret Fire" begins the journey with the documentation of various instances in which the SECRET FIRE is described including the Bible and continues with the various words of the Alchemists and Rosicrucians leading up to one of the clearest unveilings of our SECRET FIRE found anywhere. This is Alchemy, pure and simple. Garstin was a chief of an A.O. Temple and well versed in alchemy as this book indicates. Garstin was the first A.O. Chief in the 1930s to discuss Chakras and their effect, and he brought them into the periphery of the Golden Dawn teachings through their alchemical links. The Alchemical teachings here concentrate on the spiritual aspect of the work, Book M', the Philosophical Mercury of the Rosicrucian manifestos. This book is a must for all those studying the Golden Dawn, its roots, its history and its teachings." --Pat Zalewski, author of the highly acclaimed The Magical Tarot of the Golden Dawn'.