A Book Of The Magi

Author : Alexander Cummins
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2018-03-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1947544063

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A Book of the Magi by Alexander Cummins Pdf

This book traces the cult of the Magi through their lore: their history, art, legends, rituals, and devotions. It examines their political and social influences as well as their cultural and religious impact, showing them to be cast both as legitimisers of established power structures, and as figures who foment profoundly radical dissent. Cummins presents and weighs historical prayers to the Three Holy Kings for their mythic structures and ritual possibilities. In particular this book discusses historiolae found in these prayers - appeals to mythic actions or origins, often by imitation, fit for both devotional meditation and operative sorcery. Finally, this text collects, analyses and explores the spellcraft of the Three Wise-Men: examining the various magical operations calling on Caspar, Melchior and Balthazar found in grimoiric handbooks of magic and folk custom alike. These include workings for travelling, for conjuring spirits, for detection, for protection, for healing, and even for dominating authorities. Overall, A Book of the Magi makes a case for the veneration of the Magi as a loci and catalyst for furthering a folk necromantic practice of working with ancestral magicians. It does this by examining the history, devotion, and magic associated with the Three Kings, as well as demonstrating how components from old manuscripts can be explored and incorporated into a personal practice through awareness of context and careful ritual design. A Book of the Magi is the third volume in the Folk Necromancy in Transmission series, conceived by Alexander Cummins and Jesse Hathaway Diaz, available through Revelore Press.

Author : Francis F R C Barrett,University of Glasgow Library
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2021-09-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1014396859

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The Book of the Magi by Francis F R C Barrett,University of Glasgow Library Pdf

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Brent Landau
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2010-11-02
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780062020239

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Revelation of the Magi by Brent Landau Pdf

“Astonishing, delightful, and theologically sophisticated.” —Marvin Meyer, Griset Professor of Religious Studies, Chapman University Theologian Brent Landau presents the ancient account of Melchior, Caspar, and Balthazar, the three “wise men” who journeyed to Bethlehem to greet the birth of Jesus. The Revelation of the Magi offers the first-ever English translation of an ancient Syriac manuscript written in the second to third century after the birth of Christ and safeguarded for generations in the Vatican Library. Following in the footsteps of Elaine Pagels and her exploration of the Gnostic Gospels, including the controversial Gospel of Judas, Landau delivers an invaluable source of information to a world interested in learning more about the Nativity and the life of Jesus of Nazareth.

Author : O. Henry
Publisher : Amila Jay
Page : 11 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2021-12-22
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9783986779214

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The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry Pdf

"The Gift of the Magi" is a short story by O. Henry first published in 1905. The story tells of a young husband and wife and how they deal with the challenge of buying secret Christmas gifts for each other with very little money. As a sentimental story with a moral lesson about gift-giving, it has been popular for adaptation, especially for presentation at Christmas time.

Author : Dwight Longenecker
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2017-11-06
Category : History
ISBN : 9781621576563

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Mystery of the Magi by Dwight Longenecker Pdf

"The perfect Christmas gift for anyone interested in the historical background behind the birth of Jesus of Nazareth." — Robert J. Hutchinson, author of The Politically Incorrect Guide to the Bible, The Dawn of Christianity, and Searching for Jesus. "Utterly refreshing and encouraging." — Eric Metaxas, New York Times bestselling author of Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy and Martin Luther "The best book I know about the Magi." — Sir Colin John Humphreys, Ph.D., author of The Mystery of the Last Supper Modern biblical scholars tend to dismiss the Christmas story of the “wise men from the East” as pious legend. Matthew’s gospel offers few details, but imaginative Christians filled out the story early on, giving us the three kings guided by a magical star who join the adoring shepherds in every Christmas crèche. For many scholars, then, there is no reason to take the gospel story seriously. But are they right? Are the wise men no more than a poetic fancy? In an astonishing feat of detective work, Dwight Longenecker makes a powerful case that the visit of the Magi to Bethlehem really happened. Piecing together the evidence from biblical studies, history, archeology, and astronomy, he goes further, uncovering where they came from, why they came, and what might have happened to them after eluding the murderous King Herod. In the process, he provides a new and fascinating view of the time and place in which Jesus Christ chose to enter the world. The evidence is clear and compelling. The mysterious Magi from the East were in all likelihood astrologers and counselors from the court of the Nabatean king at Petra, where the Hebrew messianic prophecies were well known. The “star” that inspired their journey was a particular planetary alignment—confirmed by computer models—that in the astrological lore of the time portended the birth of a Jewish king. The visitors whose arrival troubled Herod “and all Jerusalem with him” may not have been the turbaned oriental kings of the Christmas carol, but they were real, and by demonstrating that the wise men were no fairy tale, Mystery of the Magi demands a new level of respect for the historical claims of the gospel.

Author : Patrick W. Carr
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2019-11-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781493421558

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The End of the Magi by Patrick W. Carr Pdf

Following his vision of the coming Messiah, the prophet Daniel creates a select group of men who will count down the calendar to the arrival of Israel's promised king. Centuries later, as the day nears, Myrad, a young magi acolyte, flees for his life when his adoptive father and others are put to death by a ruthless Parthian queen. Having grabbed only a few possessions, Myrad escapes the city, and searching for a way to hide from the soldiers scouring the trade routes, he tries to join the caravan of the merchant Walagash. The merchant senses that Myrad is hiding secrets, but when the young man proves himself a valuable traveler, an epic journey filled with peril, close escapes, and dangerous battles begins. With every day that passes, the calendar creeps closer to the coming Messiah. And over everything shines the dream of a star that Myrad can't forget and the promise that the world will never be the same.

Author : Kevin M. Turner
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2011-11-14
Category : Fantasy fiction
ISBN : 1467964344

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The Magi by Kevin M. Turner Pdf

Thirteen-year-old Elijah Hawk has never heard of the Magi. He knows nothing about their three thousand-year-old secret. He has never been to Savenridge, the Magi city hidden deep inside the northern woods. Most of all, Elijah is unaware of the dangers hunting him. After one terrifying night, however, all of that changes! On a quest to solve the horrific murder of his parents, Elijah stumbles upon the land of the Magi. Learning their ancient secrets and training with their power is the least of his problems. In order to find out why his parents were killed, Elijah learns that he must confront the dangers that are hunting him, even though it means almost certain death. What's more terrifying is discovering that his journey to this new world may not have been an accident after all.

Author : Aramis Thorn
Publisher : Xulon Press
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2020-10-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1632213974

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Magi: The Gift Bearers by Aramis Thorn Pdf

After watching for centuries, the time is right, in fact time is full. The glass is tipped anew and the sand begins to flow again. It is signified to the watchers, the Magi by the appearance of a star. It is the herald that brings together Parthian Wizards, Roman Centurions, and the birth of Jesus in a tale that reminds us of the importance of everyone in the redemption story. Join as we wander and recapture the wonder of the Magi, the gift bearers. Aramis Thorn, writer, began his varied life in the South. After gaining many life experiences, his passion for the written word won out. Having published both researched works and fiction, his writing is as versatile as his life. Father of four children, Mr. Thorn currently resides wherever his laptop is. His main passion in life, which has led him down many paths, is to stand by the door for those who search for the way in and help them on the journey.

Author : О. Генри
Publisher : Litres
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2021-12-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9785040854257

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The Gift of the Magi by О. Генри Pdf

Author : Magi
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2024-05-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1624939503

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Magi by Magi Pdf

Author : O. Henry
Publisher : Strelbytskyy Multimedia Publishing
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2021-01-08
Category : Fiction
ISBN : PKEY:SMP2300000060287

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The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry Pdf

The Gift of the Magi is one of the most famous and often published novellas by a great American writer O. Henry, his real name is William Sydney Porter. On Christmas Eve, a young family couple - James and Della Dillingham – discover that they don’t have enough money for the presents to each other. Della decides to sell her voluminous hair of brownstone colour and to buy her husband a platinum chain for his golden watch...

Author : O. Henry
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2017-11-24
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1911475185

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The Gift of the Magi and Other Stories by O. Henry Pdf

Author : Adrian Gilbert
Publisher : Bloomsbury Pub Limited
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1999-09-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0747531005

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Magi by Adrian Gilbert Pdf

Written by the co-author of "The Orion Mystery" and "The Mayan Prophecies", this book takes the reader through the past, revealing how secret knowledge was both preserved in the East in the form of monumental architecture and at the time of the Crusades, passed westwards to the fledgling states of Europe.;One of the best known stories of the Bible is the journey of the Magi as witnesses of the Nativity of Jesus, yet who were these "wise men"? Where did they come from and what could possibly have been their motive in making their journey to Bethlehem? In this book, such questions are answered in an exploration of the Magi legend. Threaded into an epic story are the results of Adrian Gilbert's extensive research.;The author claims the truth is that not only was the birth of Jesus widely expected throughout the Middle East, but that Christianity itself has its deepest roots in the "pagan" mysteries of Egypt, Persia and Mesopotamia.

Author : O. Henry
Publisher : Amz Jay
Page : 16 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2022-04-27
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9783985108121

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The Gift of the Magi (Illustrated) by O. Henry Pdf

"The Gift of the Magi" is a short story by O. Henry first published in 1905. The story tells of a young husband and wife and how they deal with the challenge of buying secret Christmas gifts for each other with very little money. The main idea of "The Gift of the Magi" is that the value of a gift is in the giver, rather than the gift itself. Jim and Della, out of their love for each other, purchased a gift that required them to sacrifice something that was precious to them.

Author : Magi
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 154 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 1845
Category : Magi
ISBN : OXFORD:590644880

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The Magi and the star by Magi Pdf