Richard Smoley Knihy

Autor zkoumá vznik, rozmach i zánik předkřesťanského nábožensko-filozofického proudu skrývajícího se pod pojmem gnosticismus, a důvody, proč je o něj v současnosti tak velký zájem. Nabízí odpověď na otázku, co je gnose, kde, kdy a za jakých podmínek gnosticismus vznikl, z čeho čerpal, jaké náboženské a filozofické nauky ho ovlivnily, jaké gnostické školy vznikaly, kdo byli jejich nejvýznamnější představitelé. Autor nachází paralely mezi obdobím, v kterém gnosticismus vznikl a současností, kdy staré hodnoty i politické systémy zanikají a hledají se nové. Knížka Richarda Smoleyho, je dobrou, přehlednou a populární příručkou dějin gnosticizmu.

"A spirituality based on love, not fear"-- Provided by publisher

Exploring the realms of the unseen, Richard Smoley offers insights into mind power, magic, and suggestion. He presents complex ideas in straightforward language, making the concepts accessible. The book emphasizes practical applications of these mysterious forces while highlighting potential pitfalls to avoid, providing readers with a guide to harnessing their own abilities effectively.

Often, life can seem to be a serious business. We could also look at it is as a game--or a series of games. They include Survival Love Power Pleasure Courage Creativity The culmination is the Master Game, which one plays to gain not things or esteem, but knowledge, and to surpass one's limits as a human. Everyone plays these games, whether they want to or not. Mastering them makes the difference between a rich and successful life and one of disappointment and failure. In this brief, bracing, but insightful book, Richard Smoley will give a lively but profound account of these games. He talks about the ways we usually play them the mistakes we often make and how we can play them to the benefit of ourselves and others Richard Smoley is the author of thirteen books including G&D Media's Introduction to the Occult. Now he interweaves ideas from great thinkers such as Epicurus, Hobbes, Freud, Machiavelli, and Tolstoy with his own dry and irreverent wisdom, gleaned from forty years of spiritual study and practice (and real-world experience), to show how to live happily, successfully, and meaningfully.

An introduction to mystical and esoteric Christianity for the general reader, this book takes an in-depth look at the deeper, symbolic meanings behind the central concepts and practices of the Christian tradition including prayer, love, evil, forgiveness and salvation

In this uniquely serious and accessible introduction to the life and work of the mysterious 16th-century seer Nostradamus, Smoley provides a true source book in the life and messages of one of history's most peculiar figures.

In this book, Richard Smoley, an expert on the occult, delves into the world of mind power, magic, suggestion, and the realms of the unseen. He speaks simply and clearly, in common-sense terms, about these mysterious forces, how they can work for you, and what you need to avoid.

This colourful account of the Chilcotin War is an insightful and absorbing examination of an event that helped to shape the course of British Columbia history. In the spring of 1864, 14 men building a road along the Homathko River in British Columbia were killed by a Tsilhqot'in (Chilcotin) war party. Other violent deaths followed in the conflict that became known as the Chilcotin War. In this true tale of clashing cultures, greed, revenge and betrayal, Rich Mole explores the causes and deadly consequences of a troubling episode in British Columbia history that is still subject to debate almost 150 years later. Using contemporary sources, Mole brings to life the principal players in this tragic drama: Alfred Waddington, the Victoria businessman who decided to build the ill-fated toll road across the territory of the independent Tsilhqot'in, attempting to connect Bute Inlet to the Cariboo goldfields of the interior, and Klatsassin, the fierce Tsilhqot'in war chief whose people had already endured the devastation of smallpox.

From the days of the fur trade, one constant thread weaves its way through the tumultuous history of frontier British Columbia, Washington and Oregon―the war over liquor. Between 1840 and 1917, the whisky wars of the west coast were fought by historical heavyweights, including Matthew Baillie Begbie (the "Hanging Judge") and Wyatt Earp, and a contentious assortment of murderous whisky traders, angry Natives, corrupt policemen, patronage-loving politicians and trigger-happy drunks.Liquor was a serious and life-threatening issue in 19th-century west coast settlements. In 1864 Victoria, there were at least 149 drinking establishments to serve a thirsty population of only 6,500. Despite various prohibition efforts, the trade in alcohol flourished.Recreating British gunboat arrests, the evangelistic fervour of Billy Sunday and the tireless crusade of the Anti-Saloon League, author Rich Mole chronicles the first tempestuous and tragic struggles for and against having a drink in the Pacific Northwest.

Exploring the often-dismissed realms of the supernatural, Richard Smoley challenges conventional views on occultism, magic, and esoteric traditions. He argues that these topics hold significant historical and cultural value, often overlooked in favor of the Judeo-Christian narrative. The anthology serves as an accessible introduction for readers curious about psychical phenomena and secret societies, presenting a critical yet respectful examination of Western magical traditions. It aims to illuminate hidden insights and foster a deeper understanding of the supernatural.