Ritual Religion

Although most people acknowledge that Jesus was a first-century Jew, interpreters of the Gospels often present him as opposed to Jewish law and customs—especially when considering his numerous encounters with the ritually impure. Matthew Thiessen corrects this popular misconception by placing Jesus within the Judaism of his day. Thiessen demonstrates that the Gospel writers depict Jesus opposing ritual impurity itself, not the Jewish ritual purity system or the Jewish law.

Want to easily understand the different moon phases and the way each of them affects your life? Have you ever been so happy, but someone (or something) completely stomped your good mood into the mud? That person or situation likely attached its negative energy to your aura!

Are you a yogi or yogini looking to deepen your yoga practice? Have you ever wondered if there's more to the practice of yoga than you've been led to believe? Do you want to move past just using yoga as a form of exercise, to actually living based on the tenets of yoga? This audiobook will show you how to practice yoga so you can deepen your spiritual connection with all things and feel a deep sense of satisfaction, bliss, and joy in the service of others, thanks to the wise philosophies of Patanjali.

What if understanding your pet’s energy centers could reduce your vet bills, increase your peace, and deepen the bond between you and your pets? Imagine having a holistic approach to healing your pets and ensuring their overall wellbeing that you can apply yourself – without experts, appointments, and unnecessary medications. With this practical guide from internationally renowned animal communicator and bestselling author Dr. Cara Gubbins, you will unlock your pets’ potential to be happy, healthy, well-balanced individuals!

In an age of distraction, everyone is looking for something that gives purpose and perspective on life. Jesus says it's the kingdom of God. But the kingdom is not just another religious idea. Rather, God's loving reign brings clarity and coherence to all of life - identity, work, play, relationships, justice, character - in a way that is profound and practical. Seek First brings theology to the streets, giving a vision for the kingdom that will truly change your life.

We need a sense of myth for our individual and collective equilibrium. Sanity itself may be tied to having some kind of lively imagination so that one can feel the strange fantasies that continue to insist themselves into consciousness in both waking and dreaming states.... – from the Foreword by Robert Sardello The essential paradox is this: Myth points to a baseline that can never be fully drawn; there exists no lowest layer for myth. – from the Introduction by Glen Slater and Dennis Patrick Slattery ... rituals in fact do not require complementary myths to ’explain’ them, nor is ...

By attaining Siddhi, while using a mantra, you are literally embodying the power of that mantra. You will have the mantra's power. For example, if you are looking to attract material abundance, the seed mantra for that is "shreem". If you recite "shreem" 10,000 times, you will attain the essence of that Supernatural power. You will be able to recite "shreem" and attain your material goals easily. You will be a magnet, as it were. You will attain supernatural powers.

Do you feel like the flames have cooled down a bit, and life has just become so busy with work and kids? If this sounds like you, you've come to a good place. When you finish this audiobook, you will have five simple yet amazingly powerful Love Rituals in your hands so you can make your marriage and relationship more kind, thoughtful, exciting, and fun while staying close and connecting in a meaningful way - every day.

Lughnasadh - also known as Lammas - is the beginning of the harvest season, marking the point where the first fruit of the land has ripened. This guide to Lughnasadh tells listeners how to perform rituals and work magic around the gratitude we feel for plans that have come to fruition, while also exploring themes of fertility, protection, and reflection.

Do you want to find your inner strength and overcome obstacles? Do you need protection for an upcoming spiritual battle? Do you want to know the potential outcome of this future battle? By introducing you to the Celts’ fierce war goddess, the Morrigan, this audiobook will show you how to do just this and many more tips and tricks useful for living life with strength and power.

This comprehensive guide, "Sabbats and Esbats: A Modern Witch's Guide to Wiccan Rituals," empowers you to connect with the natural world and the divine through the rich tapestry of Wiccan traditions. Embark on a journey exploring the eight Sabbats – the solar holidays marking the Wheel of the Year including Solstices and Equinoxes – and the Esbats – rituals held during the potent phases of the New and Full Moon.

The seed mantras that are in this book are the core sounds. These sounds have embedded into them the universal creative energies. They are potential power and do not have attributes such as "good" and "evil". These sounds transcend those human labels. However, it does not mean they cannot be used for both "good" and "evil". As I stated in other books, the universal energies are like electricity. They will manifest in the way they are guided.

The Hanuman Chalisa is a hymn in praise of Hanuman authored by Tulsi Das. The qualities of Hanuman - his strength, courage, wisdom, celibacy, devotion to Ram, and the many names by which he is known - are all in the Hanuman Chalisa. Hanuman is the epitome of ultimate devotion manifested with its full glory unchallenged. By the power of his devotion to Sita Ram, he easily achieved supreme status as the perfect devotee and servitor. Reciting the Hanuman Chalisa infuses one with unlimited energy and prana.

Are you looking for a complete guide to mastering every aspect of witchcraft? Curious how concepts like the Enneagram, Akashic Records, and Kemetic spirituality can elevate your craft? This collection unites five books that expand and deepen your magical practice, blending spellcraft, spiritual wisdom, and self-discovery to transform your journey.

Discover your personal animal familiar and open yourself to a new way of working alongside the animal kingdom in your magical practice. More than simple elements to be added to spells, animals are allies who can teach any witch about energy, life force, and different kinds of consciousness.

¡Aprenda todo sobre el paganismo nórdico y cómo incorporarlo a su vida! ¿Siempre ha sentido curiosidad por la magia y el mundo de los antiguos dioses nórdicos? ¿Se ha preguntado alguna vez qué secretos ancestrales esperan ser revelados en las runas? ¿Desea saber más sobre los dioses nórdicos antiguos, que han sido objeto de interés por parte de eruditos, artistas, historiadores y el público en general? Si su respuesta es afirmativa, ¡este libro es para usted! Aprenda más sobre los dos panteones principales de dioses, los Æsir y los Vanir, y los Jötnar. Descubra cómo se ...

What happens when authorities you venerate condone something you know is wrong? What does this mean about what you’ve been venerating? No issue brings this question into starker contrast than slavery. Every major religion and philosophy condoned or approved of it, but in modern times there is nothing seen as more evil. Americans confront this crisis of authority when they erect statues of Founding Fathers who slept with their slaves. And Muslims faced it when ISIS revived sex slavery, justifying it with verses from the Quran and the practice of Muhammad.

In this concise series of lectures, famed Hindu monk Swami Vivekananda answers the important question: How can Vedanta be made practical in our daily lives? Though intended for Western audiences, Vivekananda's idea of sacralizing every moment has transformed the lives of generations of spiritual seekers.

Neem Karoli Baba—known to his followers as Maharaj-ji—was a great Hindu guru, mystic, and devotee of Lord Hanuman. He is very well known outside India for being the spiritual master of a number of prominent Americans who traveled to India in the 1960s and '70s, including spiritual teachers Ram Dass, Bhagavan Das, and musicians Krishna Das and Jai Uttal. His ashrams are in Kainchi, Vrindavan, Rishikesh, Shimla, Neem Karoli village near Khimasepur in Farrukhabad, Bhumiadhar, Hanumangarhi, Delhi in India, and in Taos, New Mexico.

Embrace the divine feminine power of the Mother Goddess and learn how to spiritually prepare for pregnancy with this guide to Pagan rituals, meditations, and traditions for every milestone over the next nine months! As you make the transition from maiden to mother, you fully embody the Mother Goddess. Embark on this sacred journey with this complete guide including special mediations, affirmations, and rituals designed to help you attune to the divine energies of childbearing.