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From the first century AD to these times the Revelation has fascinated and puzzled spiritual people. Its incredible imagery and often terrifying warnings have captured the attention of psychologsts, artists, homemakers, and rock muscians, and provided fodder for TV evangelists. In this amazing book, Edgar Cayce’s surprising interpretation turns the Revelation into a powerful study guide for all to use in spiritualizing body and mind. Cayce taught that “the visions, the experiences, the names, the churches, the places, the dragons, the cities, all are but emblems of those forces that may...

Over two thousand years ago the apostle John wrote in his Gospel that Jesus made many "dark sayings," teachings with hidden meanings (John 16:25). Van Auken has made a study of these hidden teachings and, along with some fascinating insights from other sources, has compiled and explain them in this surprising book that reaches beyond Christianity to a new, more universal Christ. This intriguing book explains such concepts as our godly nature, our innate knowledge of heaven, the nature of our soul, the surprising correlation with ancient mystical teachings, the life force within us and how ...

The Edgar Cayce material offers a fresh and fascinating perspective on the supernatural realms and its inhabitants, exploring angels, brownies, fairies, and more. Noted metaphysical expert John Van Auken offers fascinating insights into beings from other realms with his simple yet thoroughly researched volume. Van Auken gives special attention to insights found in sacred texts and combines his knowledge with that given in the readings of Edgar Cayce (1877-1945), the most-documented psychic of all time.

The contents of this book assumes that we are celestial, spiritual beings temporarily sojourning as terrestrial, physical beings. It assumes that during this incarnation we may bridge these two realities, these two aspects of ourselves, and thereby enliven our bodies and enlighten our immortal minds in such a manner as to become healthier, happier people who are a blessing to others and make this world a better place for us having sojourned here. It assumes that dreaming sleep and regular meditation are required practices for us to achieve this breakthrough. Just as we know that good ...

Kabbalah enlightens our minds. The book is written concisely, in an easy-to-read manner with explanations of complex concepts and stories that carry the light and magic of Kabbalism. It also includes insights from Gnostism, Yoga Sutras, and other sources. Kabbalah is not a single book; rather, it is a collection of classical manuscripts. Included in this study are: The Book of Creation (Sefer Yetzirah) The Book of the Splendor (Sefer ha-Zohar) The Mystery of the Chariot (Ma’aseh Merkabah) The Mystery of the Beginning (Ma’aseh Bereshit) The Book of the Brightness (Sefer ha-Bahir) The ...

Dr. Wendell Beane, historian of religions and a practical mystic, is also a professor and former chair of the Department of Religious Studies and Anthropology at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. Receiver of several awards, including the Distinguished Teaching Award, he teaches comparative religion, Hinduism; Religion, Faith, and Healing; Interreligious Dialogue; and Myth and Mystery in the department.

John Van Auken, a director at the A.R.E., is the author of numerous books, including Toward a Deeper Meditation. An acknowledged expert on the Cayce readings, the Bible, ancient prophecies, world religions, meditation, and ancient Egypt, he conducts seminars in the U.S. and abroad, and is a tour guide to many sacred sites around the world.Van Auken explains the correlation of the body’s chakras to the endocrine glands, exploring how our bodies are made for metaphysical experiences.

John Van Auken, a director at the A.R.E., is the author of numerous books, and an acknowledged expert on the Cayce readings, the Bible, ancient prophecies, world religions, and meditation.Van Auken shares Edgar Cayce’s unique perspective on dreams and dreaming and how our dreams can give us messages on multiple levels—physical, mental, and spiritual. Why do we dream? How can we remember our dreams?