Timothy Freke

Peter Gandy

A collection of excerpts from Hermes' "Trismegistus," which introduces Westerners to the mystical philosophy of ancient Egypt and Greece

The Lost Wisdom of the Pharaohs

The Hermetica

Dennis Renault

Native American Spirituality teaches us the value of living in harmony with the earth, of honouring each other and respecting the interdependence of all life. By looking back and rediscovering 'The Old Ways', we can look forward to applying these perennial truths to our modern dilemmas. This introductory guide explains what is a vision quest, how to reconnect with nature, how to purify with herbs, what is a sweat lodge, what is a medicine tool, and what is the Great Mystery.

Thorsons Principles of Native American Spirituality

The authors of the controversial book The Jesus Mysteries drops another bomb into the debate over the historical Jesus by describing a Goddess cult that may have exerted a seminal influence on the early Christian Church. Reprint. 25,000 first printing.

The Secret Teachings of the Original Christians

Jesus and the Lost Goddess

The Wisdom of the Masters series is a treasure house of ancient knowledge, with beautiful illustrations and paintings to accompany the texts.

The Wisdom of the Sufi Sages

Two scholars explore the role of ancient pagan mystery cults in the early Christian Church, concluding that the early Christians may have hailed from a Jewish version of a very ancient pagan sect.

Was the 'original Jesus' a Pagan God?

The Jesus Mysteries

Decoding the extraordinary myths of Jesus and the Goddess, this work aims to widen the debate on the relationship between Christianity and Paganism. The authors reveal evidence of the profound relationship between the two. The book unlocks the secret knowledge of gnosis, or Christian mysticism, and demonstrates the relevance of these teachings to us today. It should be a fascinating read for all those interested in decoding religion, fans of ancient wisdom, Christians, Pagans, and those who are keen to take on the idea of the Goddess.

Jesus and the Goddess

This introduction to the core concepts of mystical philosophies attributed to the god Hermes Trismegistus is an essential resource for readers seeking to better understand the Western spiritual world's roots in Greek and Egyptian thought.

The Lost Wisdom of the Pharaohs (Unabridged)

life is not what it seems . . . you are not who you think you are . . .

A Book You Can Read in One Hour That Will Turn Your World Inside Out

Lucid Living

In this unique and exhilarating book, stand-up philos0pher Tim Freke shares his own amazing journey of awakening to the ecstasy of oneness and the bliss of big love. He offers profound insights and simple wake-up techniques to gently guide you ever more deeply into an experience he calls "lucid living," an ultra-awake state available to all, which transforms everyday life into a wonderful adventure full of meaning, miracles, and magic. As his spellbinding story unfolds, Tim clarifies a host of common misunderstandings about what it is to be "spiritual"; he offers wisdom about love, romance, and relationships; he presents a radical new understanding of death; and he passionately makes the case for our collective awakening. Full of warmth, laughter, tears, vitality, and style, How Long Is Now? is a timeless book to be savored and treasured.

How Long Is Now?

Drawing on the cutting edge of modern scholarship, this astonishing book completely undermines the traditional history of Christianity that has been perpetuated for centuries by the Church and presents overwhelming evidence that the Jesus of the New Testament is a mythical figure. “Whether you conclude that this book is the most alarming heresy of the millennium or the mother of all revelations, The Jesus Mysteries deserves to be read.” —Fort Worth Star-Telegram Far from being eyewitness accounts, as is traditionally held, the Gospels are actually Jewish adaptations of ancient Pagan myths of the dying and resurrecting godman Osiris-Dionysus. The supernatural story of Jesus is not the history of a miraculous Messiah but a carefully crafted spiritual allegory designed to guide initiates on a journey of mystical discovery. A little more than a century ago, most people believed that the strange story of Adam and Eve was history; today it is understood to be a myth. Within a few decades, authors Timothy Freke and Peter Gandy argue, we will likewise be amazed that the fabulous story of God incarnate—who was born of a virgin, who turned water into wine, and who rose from the dead—could have been interpreted as anything but a profound parable.

Was the "Original Jesus" a Pagan God?

Timothy Freke and Peter Gandy, authors of The Jesus Mysteries and Jesus and the Lost Goddess, return with a powerful indictment of Jewish, Christian, and Islamic fundamentalism and a passionate reinterpretation of Gnostic spirituality. According to Freke and Gandy, religiously inspired acts of violence, such as the attacks on 9/11, are nothing new. They are the continuation of a long and bloody history of brutality caused by mistaking bizarre old books for the Word of God. The time has come to end religious intolerance and wake up to oneness by rediscovering the Gnostic way of transforming oneself and the world. Freke and Gandy's Incendiary New Book Is a Wake-Up Call to the World What if the Old Testament is a work of fiction, Jesus never existed, and Muhammad was a mobster? What if the Bible and the Qur’an are works of political propaganda created by Taliban-like fundamentalists to justify the sort of religious violence we are witnessing in the world today? What if there is a big idea that could free us from the us-versus-them world created by religion and make it possible for us to truly love our neighbors—and even our enemies? What if it is possible to awaken to a profound state of oneness and love, which the Gnostic Christians symbolized by the enigmatic figure of the laughing Jesus? Discover for Yourself Why the Gnostic Jesus Laughs

Religious Lies and Gnostic Wisdom

The Laughing Jesus

A treasure house of ancient knowledge with beautiful illustrations and paintings to accompany text. Each title contains an introduction to the spiritual values of a particular tradition, highlighting the unique gift of wisdom each has to offer, followed by a chronological selection of inspiring and profound extracts from the great teachers of the various traditions.

The Wisdom of the Pagan Philosophers

A guide to sexual foreplay, combining simple massage with techniques for heightening and prolonging erotic pleasure, developed from the ancient sexual wisdom of the East. Each chapter includes mood-enhancing quotations and simple insights drawn from Taoist and Tantric traditions.

Sensual Techniques from the Ancient East

Exotic Massage for Lovers

Discover a way to achieve spiritual calm and knowledge. Through the use of thought-provoking parables as well as true stories of Zen masters, discover the wonders of meditation and learn to comprehend Zen's sometimes "crazy" wisdom.

An Introduction to the Basics of the Ancient Art of Zen

Zen Made Easy

Throughout the world and throughout all of history, men and women of every creed and culture have known mystical experiences. The mystic path does not belong to any one religion, and is not necessarily religious at all, yet all religions have their mystical traditions and famous mystics. This is the first illustrated book to provide a clear, authoritative, and easy-to-read description of mystical traditions and experiences. The Complete Guide to World Mysticism begins with a general introduction to the traditions and history of mysticism. It then moves on to deal with mysticism within the context of religion such as Hinduism, Buddhism and Christianity, and other less orthodox traditions such as Shamanism and the Mystery Schools. The book finishes with an exploration of the essence of mysticism and mystical experience in everyday life. Attractively illustrated throughout with paintings and line drawings, this book will provide a fascinating insight into the world's mystic traditions. It will both inspire and inform.

The Complete Guide to World Mysticism

In 2005, a disgruntled archivist at the Vatican Library made contact with revisionist historians Timothy Freke and Peter Gandy, claiming that the Vatican was secretly housing a number of unpublished “heretical” Gnostic Christian texts. He presented Freke and Gandy with a facsimile copy of an ancient manuscript, which is presented to the public for the first time in this book. This gospel will shock academics and Christians alike. It makes the extraordinary claim that the long-awaited “Second Coming of Christ” has already happened; and it also explores the intimate relationship between Mary Magdalene and Jesus, his “Beloved Disciple.” And, perhaps most controversial of all, it reveals Jesus as a Gnostic master with a zany sense of humor and an upbeat message. As Jesus says himself in the text: “Death is coming. Life is foreplay.”

The Gospel of the Second Coming

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 promise of universal love and global peace. Reprint. 15,000 first printing.

Religious Lies And Gnostic Wisdom

Penetrate the profound mysteries of existence with this handsomely illustrated encyclopedia. The spiritual knowledge it imparts will transform ordinary life into an extraordinary journey of awakening. Delve into the various branches of Shamanism, Hinduism, Paganism, Judaism, Christianity, Taoism, Buddhism, and even modern "cults" like Scientology. "Just right for a refresher course regarding a basic tenet, or even learning about numbers of new topics you've been meaning to tackle."--The New Times.

Information and Inspiration to Transform Your Life

The Encyclopedia of Spirituality

Treat yourself to beautiful, powerful insights, drawn from the great writings of Zen Buddhism. Each month begins with a passage from a traditional Buddhist parable.

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