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- Collection: The Peter Philp Library of Western
Esotericism and Global Wisdom Traditions
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Akhenaten: Egypt's false prophet
"One of the most compelling and controversial figures in history, Akhenaten has captured the imagination like no other Egyptian pharaoh. Much has been written about this strange, persecuted figure, whose freakish appearance - elongated and effete -…
Rábiʻa: the life & work of Rábiʻa and other women mystics in Islam
This authoritative account of the life and teachings of the ninth-century Muslim saint, Rabi'a, represents the first complete biography of this unique individual. Discussing the place of Rabi'a in Islamic tradition, Dr Smith also offers a survey of…
The mystery of the Grail: initiation and magic in the quest for the Spirit
This excursion into the realm of the Grail throws new light on an endlessly fascinating subject, as one of Europe's greatest esoteric philosophers discloses the pre-Christian and initiatic sources of this symbolic motif that is so central to Western…
"Wonders Divine" the development of Blake's kabbalistic myth
"Approaching myth as the structuring principle of intentionality, "Wonders Divine": The Development of Blake's Kabbalistic Myth analyzes the evolution of William Blake's myth in the illuminated books. With numerous reproductions of the visual and…
A Blake Dictionary: the ideas and symbols of William Blake
Assembles, synthesizes, and interprets the clues to Blake's meaning.