The History of Magic: In the Modern Age - Rilegato

Drury, Nevill

Rilegato

ISBN 10: 0094787409 ISBN 13: 9780094787407

Casa editrice: Constable, 2000

Riassunto

Magic is undergoing a modern resurgence, exerting a vital influence on contemporary thought and culture. The ancient Egyptian mysteries, Gnosticism and the Kabbalah, medieval practices such as the Tarot and Alchemy, and more recently, Rosicrucianism and Freemasonry have collectively provided the basis for the rise of modern esoteric thought. The author traces the development of today's magical consciousness back to the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, through the revival of Celtic religious traditions and the re-emergence of Goddess worship as a vital expression of modern feminine spirituality.
Here the key figures in the history of magical belief , such as Aleister Crowley and the artist HR Giger, are linked to other prominent figures who have helped to shape the 'new consciousness' - names such as Carl Jung, Joseph Campbell and Carlos Castaneda.
For Nevill Drury, the rise of modern magic stems essentially from the quest for personal transformation - placing it in a new perspective.

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Descrizione del libro:

Why magical belief and practice will continue to enjoy a growing following as we enter the third millennium

L'autore:

Nevill Drury was born in Hastings in 1947 but has lived most of his life in Australia. He has been interested in western magic and consciousness research for over thirty years, is the author of over forty books, including Exploring the Labyrinth, The Elements of Shamanism and Pan's Daughter.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Constable
• Data di pubblicazione: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0094787409
• ISBN 13: 9780094787407
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 288