Modern Religion

Questo libro traccia un grande affresco sul pellegrinaggio dalla penisola italica verso i Luoghi Santi, nel periodo compreso fra il Medioevo e la conquista ottomana di Gerusalemme del 1516. Forma devozionale assai diffusa nel mondo cristiano medievale, figlio delle tradizioni ebraiche e greco-romane, il pellegrinaggio, metafora del destino dell'uomo che "cammina" verso la morte per la salvezza, segna un fenomeno storico rilevante, non solo per gli aspetti religiosi presenti in esso, ma anche per quelli culturali, sociali, economici e artistici.

Los Secretos Ocultos de una Vidente Moderna se centra en el intenso y personal viaje de transformación espiritual de Cher, que incluye pruebas e iniciaciones, manifestaciones dramáticas pero a veces sublimes y fantásticas, visiones y predicciones de vidas pasadas. El honesto relato de Cher abarca su vida desde los cuatro años cuando un accidente cercano a la muerte desencadenó sus dones psíquicos, y se extiende hasta los treinta y cinco años describiendo sus experiencias místicas y su vida como médium profesional, sanadora y consejera.

Psychotherapist Mirek Kanik dynamically demonstrates how listeners can learn to harness the power of the mystical. Exploring this phenomenon through scientific research findings, heartfelt personal stories, and penetrating interviews, Mirek encourages listeners to view life as an extraordinary event. If you are searching for profound meaning in your daily life, you will find this book to be a call to action. It is an invitation to reawaken your intuition and rediscover your true identity. You can create your own destiny, because you are a Modern Mystic!

The Roman Catholic tradition in Christianity is breathtaking, complex, and rich in insight about what it means to follow God. But what does it look like to claim this tradition as one's own? And how does this intersect with the reality of our daily and personal lives? In this volume, theologian Matthew Levering addresses the heart of these questions. Bringing together personal memoir and theology, he reflects on why he identifies as Roman Catholic, and considers how this tradition addresses what it means to follow and participate in the life of the Triune God as a finite creature.

Dive into Reflections of a Modern Catholic, a compelling collection of essays, quotations, and prayers that explore the intersections of faith, philosophy, and personal growth. This inspiring book draws from scripture, religious texts, philosophy, art, literature, and self-improvement wisdom, creating a rich tapestry of insights for contemporary believers. Discover the secrets to finding true joy and lasting happiness through faith and everyday practices.

Does your mind resemble a tangled jungle, overrun with anxious thoughts and worries, leaving you feeling lost and disconnected? Are you tired of feeling like a hamster on a wheel, spinning endlessly through the day-to-day grind of modern life without a moment to catch your breath? Tap into the wisdom of ancient meditation practices, validated by modern scientific studies for their profound impact on emotional and mental well-being.

First published in 1909, this book consists of a series of lectures, first given in Pullman Memorial Church, Albion, New York. The purpose of these lectures is to consider the origin and nature of the Ancient Mysteries and Modern Masonry and to show the relation which they bear one to the other. Chapters include The Egyptian, Hindu and Persian Mysteries, The Christian Mysteries, The Meaning Of True Initiation, Masonic History, and The Origin and History of the Knights Templars.

Lynet fra en klar himmel, der startede en verdensomspændende bevægelse. For her er L. Ron Hubbards banebrydende bog, der præsenterer hans opdagelse af det reaktive sind, der ligger gemt i menneskets indre og slavebinder det. Det er kilden til dine mareridt, uforklarlige frygt, ophidselser og usikkerhed. Og her lærer du, hvordan du kan komme af med det og opnå det længe eftertragtede mål: clear.

The situation of American Jews today is deeply paradoxical. Jews have achieved unprecedented integration, influence, and esteem in virtually every facet of American life. But this extraordinarily diverse community now also faces four critical and often divisive challenges: rampant intermarriage, weak religious observance, diminished cohesion in the face of waning anti-Semitism, and deeply conflicting views about Israel.

¿Es cierto que los países protestantes son más avanzados que los católicos?¿En qué consiste el Protestantismo?¿Por qué lideró la lucha contra la esclavitud, la segregación o el derecho al voto de las mujeres? El Protestantismo es el movimiento cristiano que más crece, se desarrolla y cambia dentro del panorama religioso del mundo. América Latina, África, Asia y Europa del Este han sufrido una verdadera mutación religiosa.

This comprehensive history sets yoga in its global cultural context for the first time. It leads us on a fascinating journey across the world, from arcane religious rituals and medieval body-magic, through muscular Christianity and the British Raj, to the Indian nationalist movement and the arrival of yoga in the 20th-century West. We discover how the practice reached its present-day ubiquity and how it became embedded in powerful social currents shaping the world's future.

The Hidden Secrets of a Modern Seer focuses on Cher's personal and intense journey of spiritual transformation, including trials, tests and initiations, dramatic but sometimes sublime and fantastical manifestations, past life visions, and predictions. Cher's very honest narrative encompasses her life from age four, when a near death accident triggered her psychic gifts, stretching through to the age of 35, describing her mystical experiences and life as a professional spiritual adviser, teacher, and counselor.

Classic Spirituality for the Modern Man takes a radically new approach to the question of spirituality. Its purpose is to bring the spiritual classics alive so that they can once again serve their original and true purpose: to guide and inspire us as we make our way through life.

Veteran astrologer Skye Alexander offers numerous ideas and inspiration for incorporating star power in rituals, celebrations, and everyday life. In addition to providing a historic overview of astrology's impact on architecture, the body, music, and language, Alexander thoroughly explains how to assess your birth chart and includes information on working with planetary cycles, transits, lunar energies, eclipses, and more.

Der große Theologe, Arzt und Musiker Albert Schweitzer veröffentlichte seine "Gespräche über das Neue Testament" in den Jahren 1901 bis 1904, als er Privatdozent in Straßburg war, in der kleinen Zeitung Evangelisch-protestantischer Kirchenbote für Elsass-Lothringen. Gemeinsames Ziel der 33 kurzen, predigtähnlichen Texte ist es, eine Anleitung zu geben, "wie ein erwachsener Christ selbständig für sich die Bibel lesen soll".

Delving into the primary sources, Larson reveals the values, priorities, and goals of the Viking people and their gods. Norse Paganism, rooted in ancient practices and beliefs, thrives today, but not without adaptations. The difference between then and now is not a shift in core values. Instead, it is an evolution, acknowledging advances in science and social norms, to meet the needs of contemporary heathens. This book is a roadmap for how to live your best life based on the wisdom of Odin and others, as gleaned from myth and lore.

In this book, Dr Marc Gafni and Barbara Marx Hubbard present a new story of humanity, a new understanding of our intimate relationship to evolution, as well as our intimacies with ourselves and with our circle of beloveds.

Life is short, and it can be as easily wasted as lived to the full. In the midst of our harried modern world, how do we make the most of life and the time we have? In these fast and superficial times, Os Guinness calls us to consequential living. In strong contrast to both Eastern and secularist views of time, he reorients our very notion of history, not as cyclical nor as meaningless, but as linear and purposeful. In the Judeo-Christian tradition, time and history are meaningful, and human beings have agency to live with freedom and consequence in partnership with God.

I.L. Peretz, the acknowledged "Father of Yiddish Literature", captured the essence of Eastern European Jewish life. He wrote of the magical quality of kindness, and the bitter fruits of blind faith.

In the pattern of his best-selling book The Master Plan of Evangelism, author Robert E. Coleman offers a close examination of how Jesus made disciples and how his followers did the same throughout the book of Acts.