books about: occultism (encyclopedia realization unexplained)

books about: occultism

books:

Encyclopedia of Occultism and Parapsychology

2 reviews

Gale Group, 1996

The Most Comprehensive Occult/Parapsychology Encyclopedia
This is a synthesis of two one-volume works: Fodor's Encyclopaedia of Psychic Science and Spence's Encyclopaedia of Occultism. But it also surpasses them by revisions and additional up-to-date information. Although I haven't read the entire two volumes, I must say that I'm impressed by the comprehensive nature of the set. It includes articles about modern occult magicians like Isaac Bonewits ...

Occultism, Witchcraft, and Cultural Fashions: Essays in Comparative Religions

1 review
Mircea Eliade

University Of Chicago Press, 1978

Enligtening
I am writing on a paper on satanism in Norway(therefore badly written english). This essyes from good old Mirca, is a good phenomenological point of wiew. I think he sets things into context, but for my case it is a bit old. If you want a general introduction from the phenomenlogical school in the occult tradiction you migth as well staert with this book.

The Secret King: The Myth and Reality of Nazi Occultism

4 reviews
Michael Moynihan, Stephen E. Flowers

Feral House, 2007

A sober account of a mired topic.
The basis of this book revolves around obscure texts of the little-known and enigmatic figure of Karl Maria Wiligut, a name that I had first encountered back in the early 90s from an interview with co-author Michael Moynihan. He expressed plans to publish Wiligut's writings and in 2001, Dominion press finally released The Secret King. I acquired the limited hardbound edition upon the book's ...

What Is Occultism?

1 review
Dion Fortune

Weiser Books, 2001

Very highly recommended for serious metaphysical studies.
Dion Fortune's What Is Occultism? was first published in 1929 and here appears in a new edition with a new introduction by Gareth Knight. Readers receive a basic treatise on the elements of occultism and its connections to spiritual enlightenment. Very highly recommended for all serious students of metaphysical studies.

Occultism of the Secret Doctrine

2 reviews
H. P. Blavatsky

Kessinger Publishing, LLC, 2004

You Must Buy this Book!
If you have any interest whatsoever in learning the true occult science as taught by the ancient mystery schools, then this is the definitive text. It's serious and erudite. It is not for the casual tarot card thrower. This is for the true mystic who wants to evolve as fully as possible in this lifetime. A rare and invaluable treasure!

An Encyclopaedia of Occultism

2 reviews
Lewis Spence

Cosimo Classics, 2006

A thrilling, oft-cited resource packed with important keys
This was the first comprehensive coverage of its kind covering the topic of occultism, and was originally titled with a long, daunting title peculiar to its 1920 origins. Dover's reduced the title to a managable read and provided a fine reprint of a dictionary-style set of entries which embrace occult terms and explore the roots of mythology, folk literature, and the occult. A thrilling, ...

Studies in Occultism; A Series of Reprints from the Writings of H. P. Blavatsky No. 1: Practical ...
H. P. (Helena Petrovna) Blavatsky

Hard Press, 2006

THE SYMBOLISM OF THE TAROT: Philosophy Of Occultism In Pictures And Numbers

1 review
P. D. Ouspensky

Lulu.com, 2008

Mystickal and Magickal Thinking!
I love this little Tarot book, PD Ouspensky's take on the tarot reads like a dreamscape, it's poetry in pictures, he paints an archetypal journey that is mysterious yet clear. If you love tarot, buy this book!

Aspects of Occultism

1 review
Dion Fortune

Weiser Books, 2000

Know you're true sources
It's really incredible how you start of with books like Kraig's "Modern Magick" and Tyson's "Magician's Workbook", finish them, and get to go back and read where most modern occult authors got their knowledge from. Anything from the original masters, Fortune in particular, is worth buying, reading, and truly studying. Priceless.

Occultism: Its Theory and Practice

2 reviews
Sirdar Ikbal Ali Shah

Kessinger Publishing, LLC, 2003

Exelent take on the medival magic.
I was suprised by how well done this book was. It is clearly laid out with a good chapter order. I liked the evocation and invocation parts best since it had information from many different MSS. Many alternative rituals and different ways to make the tools of the trade. Many of the MSS that he has collected material from is very rare and hard to find. Under spells you find many of the more ...

Magick Works: Stories of occultism in theory and practice
Julian Vayne

Mandrake, 2008

Enter the world of the occultist: where the spirits of the dead dwell amongst us, where the politics of ecstasy are played out, and where magick spills into every aspect of life. It's all right here; sex, drugs, witchcraft and gardening. From academic papers, through to first person accounts of high-octaine rituals. In Magick Works you will find cutting edge essays from the path of Pleasure, Freedom and Power. In this seminal collection Julian ...

Encyclopedia of the Unexplained: Magic, Occultism, and Parapsychology (Arkana)
J. B. Rhine

Penguin (Non-Classics), 1990

Sane Occultism

2 reviews
Dion Fortune

Red Wheel Weiser, 1973

Real World Conventional Explanations for a Much Maligned Subject.
Violet Mary Firth Evans (Dion Fortune) brings forth an excellent apologetic treatise on the subject. Without wild statements of psychic experiences, spell-casting, and paranormal phenomenon in proof of which no shadow of independent evidence can be offered, Fortune provides rational and objective techniques and explanations to pursue the science of Occultism. Showing that Occultism is more of ...

Ways to Self Realization: A Modern Evaluation of Occultism & Spiritual Paths

1 review
Mouni Sadhu

Wilshire Book Company, 1962

Spiritual Inspiring + find true Spiritual Path and/or Master
Mouni Sadhu (pseudo name for: the silent Yogi), broke his silence and said much on finding a *true* and worthy spiritual path. I have read this work and regard it as being of great quality. I would highly recommend this book to anybody whom is trying to figure out which Path to follow in their spiritual lives, or if they are trying to evaluate whether a specific 'Master' or 'Guru' is indeed what ...