Tag: judaism
Understanding Lilith: From first human to first monster
There is a stigma associated with seeking out and approaching Lilith. The magical community suggests working with her is unbecoming.
Angels for Beginners, by Richard Webster
When I took up Angels for Beginners, I was experiencing a difficult time in my life and though I am a sceptic and non-believer, I was determined to be open to what Richard Webster -- or what my guardian angel (if he or she existed) -- had to offer.
Angels of the Zodiac, by Patricia Papps
Angels of the Zodiac would have come across better had it presented itself as a book of visualizations to work through psychological blockages.
The Encyclopedia of Jewish Myth, Magic and Mysticism
The Encyclopedia of Jewish Myth, Magic & Mysticism, offers a fascinating glimpse into many obscure facets of Jewish tradition.
Exploring the sabbath from a magical point of view
When I first came up with the idea, I was skeptical, but the practice of keeping the sabbath turned out to be just what I needed.
The Soul of Ancient Egypt, by Robert Bauval and Ahmed Osman
A fascinating read, The Soul of Ancient Egypt would be excellent for anyone interested in history, specifically in the ways regions are shaped.
Qabbalistic Magic, by Salomo Baal-Shem
Qabbalistic Magic: Talismans, Psalms, Amulets, and the Practice of High Ritual, by Salomo Baal-Shem Destiny Books, 9781594773587, 470 pp., 2011 There are books aplenty on magic...
The Book of Enoch the Prophet, translated by R. H. Charles
The Charles translation, originally published in 1912, is still considered "the standard English version of The Book of Enoch.
Jesus the Wicked Priest, by Marvin Vining
Jesus fits the first role, his message of universal love being at polar opposites with the Essene view, but was Jesus an Essene by birth and upbringing?