The Sweat of the Gods
Title | The Sweat of the Gods PDF eBook |
Author | Benjo Maso |
Publisher | Mousehold Press for Basque Children of '37 Association UK |
Total Pages | 0 |
Release | 2005 |
Genre | Bicycle racing |
ISBN | 9781874739371 |
An elegant history of Continental cycle racing by Dutch sociologist Benjo Maso. He explores the relationship between the newspaper organisers of the races, industry which sponsors the teams, and the riders themselves. They have always needed each other but, because their interests are different, they have continually been in conflict.
Gods, Priests, and Men
Title | Gods, Priests, and Men PDF eBook |
Author | Aylward Manley Blackman |
Publisher | Routledge |
Total Pages | 466 |
Release | 1998 |
Genre | Egypt |
ISBN | 0710304129 |
First Published in 1998. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Gods Priests & Men
Title | Gods Priests & Men PDF eBook |
Author | Aylward M. Lloyd |
Publisher | Routledge |
Total Pages | 465 |
Release | 2012-11-12 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 1136153861 |
First Published in 1998. This volume brings together for the first time in a single volume the highly significant works on ancient Egyptian religion by Aylward Manley Blackman (1883-1956). Blackman's knowledge of Egyptian religion was unrivalled. He was best known for his series of studies on Egyptian religion which have long been regarded as essential reading in the subject, and which forms the content of the present collection. Unusually, Blackman did not publish his writings in book form, but preferred to place them in a wide range of publications that are extremely difficult to obtain. Blackman's studies on Egyptian religious belief and particularly religious practice focus on areas of fundamental concern and are models of meticulous, sympathetic and penetrating scholarship. They should remain required reading for all students of Egyptian religion well into the next century. All those with an interest in the subject should welcome this volume which makes Blackman's writings accessible in a convenient form. A select bibliography provides an update and key to more recent work on topics discussed by Blackman.
Holy Sweat
Title | Holy Sweat PDF eBook |
Author | Tim Hansel |
Publisher | W Publishing Group |
Total Pages | 204 |
Release | 1989-09 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 9780849930980 |
Author Tim Hansel gives the keys (and the spiritual rationale) for personal peak performance, keys which are designed to help unlock the kingdom of God within you.
From the Bodies of the Gods
Title | From the Bodies of the Gods PDF eBook |
Author | Earl Lee |
Publisher | Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages | 256 |
Release | 2012-05-16 |
Genre | Body, Mind & Spirit |
ISBN | 1594777012 |
The origins of modern religion in human sacrifice, ritual cannibalism, visionary intoxication, and the Cult of the Dead • Explores ancient practices of producing sacred hallucinogenic foods and oils from the bodies of the dead for ritual consumption and religious anointing • Explains how these practices are deeply embedded in the symbolism, theology, and sacraments of modern religion, specifically Christianity and the Eucharist • Documents the rites of Cults of the Dead from the prehistoric Minoans on Crete to the ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Hebrews to early and medieval Christian sects such as the Cathars Long before the beginnings of civilization, humans have been sacrificed and their flesh used to produce sacred foods and oils for use in religious rites. Originating with the sacred harvest of hallucinogenic mushrooms from the corpses of shamans and other holy men, these acts of ritual cannibalism and visionary intoxication are part of the history of all cultures, including Judeo-Christian ones, and provided a way to commune with the dead. These practices continued openly into the Dark Ages, when they were suppressed and adapted into the worship of saintly bones--or continued in secret by a few “heretical” sects, such as the Cathars and the Knights Templar. While little known today, these rites remain deeply embedded in the symbolism, theology, and sacraments of modern religion and bring a much more literal meaning to the church’s “Holy Communion” or symbolic consumption of the body and blood of Christ. Documenting the sacrificial, cannibalistic, and psychoactive sacramental practices associated with the Cult of the Dead from the prehistoric Minoans on Crete to the ancient Egyptians and Hebrews and onward to early and medieval Christian sects, Earl Lee shows how these religious rites influenced the development of Western religion. In particular, he reveals how Christianity originated with Jesus’s effort to restore the sacred rites of Moses, including the Marzeah, or Feast for the Dead. Examining the connections between these rites and the mysterious funeral of Father Sauniere in Rennes-le-Château, the author explains why the prehistoric Cult of the Dead has held such power over Western civilization, so much so that its echoes are still heard today in our literature, film, and arts.
A Dictionary of Egyptian Gods and Goddesses
Title | A Dictionary of Egyptian Gods and Goddesses PDF eBook |
Author | George Hart |
Publisher | Routledge |
Total Pages | 243 |
Release | 2006-04-21 |
Genre | Social Science |
ISBN | 1134930127 |
Students of archaeology, travellers, visitors to museums and all those interested in mythology will value this comprehensive handbook. It details the major gods and goddesses and presents a broad survey of others, giving a vivid picture of the complexity and richness of the imagery of Egyptian mythology.
The Routledge Dictionary of Egyptian Gods and Goddesses
Title | The Routledge Dictionary of Egyptian Gods and Goddesses PDF eBook |
Author | George Hart |
Publisher | Routledge |
Total Pages | 187 |
Release | 2005-03-31 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 1134284241 |
Containing one of the most comprehensive listings and descriptions of Egyptian deities available – students studying Ancient Egypt, travellers, visitors to museums and all those interested in mythology will find this an invaluable resource.