The Golden Tread: The Ageless Wisdom of the Western Mystery TraditionsThe Golden Thread traces the interconnectedness of esoteric wisdom in the Western world, from classical antiquity to contemporary Europe and America. Joscelyn Godwin lends personal perspective to an arrangement of text that is historical and wisdom that is timeless, creating a source of inspiration that calls us to action in our everyday spiritual practice. Every chapter, therefore, makes reference to some aspect of contemporary life and issues of immediate concern. Elegantly written and not without irony and humor, readers will appreciate the non-threatening tone of Godwin’s writing, which is not meant to preach or convert but rather inform the public on an often baffling field. Educated readers who are curious about the esoteric and mystery traditions and interested in finding surprising, new approaches to subjects that veer away from the trends of current thought will be particularly drawn to this book. |
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Contents
The tfrisca Theologia i | 9 |
The Orphic Mysteries | 19 |
Pythagoras and tfis School | 31 |
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The ower of the gregore | 47 |
TheJeddling jjodL | 55 |
The Negative Theology | 65 |
dathedrals of Jighf | 75 |
The tfagan Renaissance | 95 |
The philosophers filemmcL | 103 |
rfnnerjAlchemy | 113 |
The ligion ofjrfrf | 123 |
Wfisejfcnjrom the asf | 133 |
The fndofthe Thread? | 143 |
NOTES | 153 |
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| Title | The Golden Tread: The Ageless Wisdom of the Western Mystery Traditions |
| Author | Joscelyn Godwin |
| Publisher | Quest Books, 2007 |
| ISBN | 0835608603, 9780835608602 |
| Length | 212 pages |
| Subjects | › Body, Mind & Spirit / Mysticism Religion / Spirituality |
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