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Old and New Mysteries

From Trials to Initiation
  • ISBN-13: 9781782501268
  • Publisher: FLORIS BOOKS
    Imprint: FLORIS BOOKS
  • By Bastiaan Baan, Translated by Matthew Dexter
  • Price: AUD $40.99
  • Stock: 5 in stock
  • Availability: Order will be despatched as soon as possible.
  • Local release date: 13/09/2014
  • Format: Paperback (234.00mm X 156.00mm) 256 pages Weight: 342g
  • Categories: Christianity [HRC]
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There is great contemporary interest in the mystery centres of antiquity, such as prehistoric caves, the pyramids of Egypt, Newgrange in Ireland, and the Externsteine in Germany. The trials and rites that took place there were for the chosen few, and are vividly described in this book -- from the trials of fire and water to the three-day near-death sleep. The author goes on to argue that modern-day initiation, however, has a substantially different character. Whereas a 'hierophant' -- a guide -- was previously needed to navigate a trial, these days it is life itself which brings us trials, which can sometimes lead to deeper experiences of the spiritual.
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