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Our ancesiors' beliefs contain within them the seeds of universal truths that have transcended time and can be found in many of our beliefs today. Indeed, in many parts of the world, inherent belief systems continue to be practiced. Ancient Wisdom looks at the fundamentals of these belief systems, how they have shaped the societies in which they are based, and what they can offer us in the fast-paced, technological society we inhabit today. The shared human quest to make sense of our lives and our place in the cosmos is the common characteristic to be found in all the spiritual and magical traditions that are included in this book.COVER PRICE £20.00ISBN: 9781842220221
In this book, Marjorie Filbee, author of The Dictionary of Country Furniture, describes the Celts myths and legends, kings and castles, mines and miners and brings her story up to present day Cornwall. ' COVER PRICE £16.99ISBN: 9780094760905
The three volumes in this series present a concise overview of the major themes of spiritual discourse in Europe. Each of the volumes is a visual feast an illuminating introduction to the rich and colourful symbolism of our forgotten European heritage. This book examines the development of both an idea, a Christian code of conduct for men at arms, and the flowering of a new relationship between sexes known as "courtly love". The elaborate rituals of courtly love, whose exquisite pains and pleasures were immortalized by the troubadours, were also a metaphor for religious devotion. NETT PRICE £1.00 FIRM SALEISBN: 9781855383753
ISBN: 9781853064630
A collection of myths and legends, this book covers the familiar tales of the Greeks and Romans as well as lesser-known tales originating from places as diverse as Africa, Babylon, Egypt, Japan, China and India. ISBN: 9780753702925