The myth of Dionysus bears some resemblances to the the story of Jesus Christ. It compares with the biblical story in that both Jesus and Dionysus are considered to be God made flesh. This work looks at other parallels in the two beliefs and considers whether the two deities are one.[...]

Two experts on world religion and the authors of Jesus and the Lost Goddess offer a thought-provoking critique of Christian, Jewish, and Islamic fundamentalism and the violence and intolerance spawned by it and present an illuminating affirmation of the teachings of Gnostic spirituality and its prom[...]

The first easily accessible translation of the esoteric writings that inspired some of the world's greatest artists, scientists, and philosophers.
Here is an essential digest of the Greco-Egyptian writings attributed to the legendary sage-god Hermes Trismegistus (Greek for thrice-greatest Herme[...]

Prepare for the journey of your life. Literally. This book does not aim to make your life carefree, to make your problems disappear, to turn you into a saint free from blemish or blame. In fact, you may end up utterly bewildered by The Mystery Experience at times. But you will also be intrigued. Cur[...]

Boka handler om fellestrekkene mellom kristendom og hedendom som forfatterne avdekket i sine studier av antikkens mysteriereligioner. Kapitlene tar for seg temaer som hedenske mysterier, djevelske etteraping, om Paulus var en gnostiker, Jesus-myten, og de jødiske mysteriene. Har litteraturliste og [...]