Aleister Crowley wrote the "Gnostic Mass" in 1913. He described it as the central ritual, public and private, of Ordo Templi Orientis (O.T.O.). It is a mythic hymn to the wedding of scientific truth and religious aspiration; the celebrant is encouraged to leave superstition and dogma at the door and[...]
The spiritual heart of many esoteric societies, the Temple of Solomon was located atop the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, a site venerated by the three great monotheistic religions as the intersection of Divine and human. Built by King Solomon at the peak of ancient Israel's power, the Temple of Solomon[...]
The ultimate herbalists bible, for those who approach this healing art from an esoteric angle.
In this daring expos by a survivor of a unique era in the New York occult scene, James Wasserman, a longtime proponent of the teachings of Aleister Crowley, brings us into a world of candlelit temples, burning incense, and sonorous invocations. The author also shares an intimate look at the New York[...]
Featuring timeless images from the Papyrus of Ani and zodiac signs from the Temple of Isis, "The Book of Days" is designed to serve as a permanent record of important events in your life and the lives of family, friends, and loved ones. Use it to chronicle birthdays, engagements, weddings, graduatio[...]
The ancient purpose of the funerary papyrus known as "Book of the Dead of Ani" was to guide the Egyptian soul to the afterlife and this icon of that ancient culture is presented here for the first time in a single volume. The original is 78 feet in total length and 3,500 years old; this presentation[...]
A beautifully illustrated lexicon of the major symbology of the great esoteric traditions. Symbol, in the esoteric sense, is not to be confused with allegory; symbolic images are the alphabet of the "theory of correspondences" that underlies all the Mystery traditions of the West. This theory recogn[...]
"A lavishly illustrated, comprehensive look at the mysterious history of the Order of the Knights Templar"--Provided by publisher.[...]
The spiritual heart of many esoteric societies, the Temple of Solomon was located on top of the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, a site venerated by the three great monotheistic religions as the intersection of Divine and human. Built by King Solomon at the peak of ancient Israel's power, the Temple of So[...]
In this guide to the Masonic underpinnings of America's capital, James Wasserman reveals the esoteric symbols and the spiritual and visionary ideas that lie hidden in the buildings, monuments and physical layout of Washington, D.C. His walking tour of these Masonic sites includes both the expected a[...]
Sketching out a fascinating network of historic figures, cults, and Christendom, this book by an occult-studies expert and respected authority on magic and sorcery takes Western spiritual traditions seriously - but examines them with common sense and self-effacing humour. Working backward from the F[...]
Discover what exercise testing can reveal about cardiopulmonary, vascular, and muscular health. Now in its Fifth Edition, "Principles of Exercise Testing and Interpretation" continues to deliver timely information on the physiology and pathophysiology of exercise and their relevance to clinical medi[...]