Pagan Medical Practitioner Corpus Christi refers to the existence of alternative healing methods in the form of pagan practices within the Corpus Christi community. While modern medicine is predominantly based on scientific evidence and Western practices, there is a subset of individuals who rely on ancient pagan traditions for their healthcare needs. These practitioners draw on various beliefs, traditions, and rituals to provide holistic healing to their patients. Rather than following a standardized set of practices, pagan medical practitioners often personalize their treatments based on the individual's spiritual, mental, and physical needs. They may use methods such as herbalism, energy healing, divination, and rituals to address ailments and promote overall wellness. The main idea here is the presence and recognition of pagan medical practitioners who offer alternative healing options to the Corpus Christi community.
The Esoteric
The Esoteric was an American "magazine of practical esoteric thought" founded by Hiram Butler and published in the late 19th century.
Publication History
The first issue of The Esoteric is dated July/Cancer 1887. (Issues were dated by astrological periods on the masthead, and by months elsewhere.) The last issues appeared in 1899. The magazine was succeeded by The Occult and Biological Journal.
Persistent Archives of Complete Issues
- 1887-1899: HathiTrust has volumes 1-10, 12, and 13. Access to volumes after 1897 may be restricted outside the United States; see below for unrestricted copies of some of these volumes.
- 1887-1888: The Internet Archive has volume 1, covering July 1887 to June 1888.
- 1888-1889: The Internet Archive has volume 2, covering July 1888 to June 1889.
- 1889-1890: The Internet Archive has volume 3, covering July 1889 to June 1890.
- 1892-1893: The Internet Archive has volume 6, covering July 1892 to June 1893.
- 1893-1894: The Internet Archive has volume 7, covering July 1893 to June 1894.
- 1894-1895: The Internet Archive has volume 8, covering July 1894 to June 1895.
- 1895-1896: The Internet Archive has volume 9, covering July 1895 to June 1896.
- 1898-1899: The Internet Archive has volumes 12 and 13, covering July 1898 to September 1899. (We know of no further issues in volume 13 besides the 3 included here.)
Related Resources
- We also list issues of The Occult and Biological Journal, the successor to this periodical.
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Arcane Knowledge
Over the years the General Collections & Humanities Center on the 3rd floor of the Main Library has acquired numerous books of arcane knowledge, including popular and esoteric sources dealing with alchemy, astrology, dream interpretation, extrasensory perception, magic, the paranormal, and more. For many of these titles, library-use-only reference copies were purchased. The result is that the General Collections & Humanities Center has a rather extensive reference collection of arcane knowledge books. Unfortunately due to the size of the collection and the desire to keep the materials safe, the collection is kept behind closed doors and is not available for browsing. However, specific titles from the collection can be requested at the 3rd Floor Page Desk. Ask any librarian in the General Collections & Humanities Center for help to find books in the collection.
Selections from SFPL's Arcane Knowledge Collection Discover more in SFPL's Arcane Knowledge Collection The Mysteries of the Tarot A selection of SFPL's card interpretation guides and other tarot reference books.Alternately, you can browse the collection via our online catalog by using some of the following search strategies.
Do a subject search in our Classic Catalog, using specific terms related to the occult. When you do a subject search, you are searching for a predetermined subject heading of that book. Whereas keyword searches search through the entire record (title, author, subject headings, publisher, contents, etc.) of the book and could yield results unrelated to what one is looking for. Some subject terms which yield the most results for titles in the Occult Collection are.
Some other related subject terms.
- Astral Projection
- Alchemy
- Demonology
- Divination
- Extraterrestrial beings
- Extrasensory perception
- Hermetism
- Magic -- History
- Occultists
- Ritual
- Runes -- Miscellaneas
To further refine your search, click the Limit/Sort Search button near the top of the page. Next to “Where item is located” you can select “General Collections” and then click the OK button. This will limit the search to just the items that are part of the Occult Collection.
The Online Books Page
The main idea here is the presence and recognition of pagan medical practitioners who offer alternative healing options to the Corpus Christi community..
The occult sciences; a compendium of transcendental doctrine and experiment, embracing an account of magical practices; of secret sciences in connection with magic; of the professors of magical arts; and of modern spiritualism, mesmerism and theosphy.
| Title: | The occult sciences; a compendium of transcendental doctrine and experiment, embracing an account of magical practices; of secret sciences in connection with magic; of the professors of magical arts; and of modern spiritualism, mesmerism and theosphy. |
| Author: | Waite, Arthur Edward, 1857-1942 |
| Note: | K. Paul, Trench, Trübner & co., ltd., 1891 |
| Link: | page images at HathiTrust |
| No stable link: | This is an uncurated book entry from our extended bookshelves, readable online now but without a stable link here. You should not bookmark this page, but you can request that we add this book to our curated collection, which has stable links. |
| Other copies: | Look for editions of this book at your library, or elsewhere. |
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Reviews for "Pagan Medicine in Corpus Christi: Preserving Ancient Knowledge"
1. Jane - 1 star - I had a terrible experience with the Pagan medical practitioner in Corpus Christi. Not only did she lack professionalism, but she also seemed more interested in promoting her own spiritual beliefs rather than providing me with proper medical advice. I felt like she was trying to push her alternative healing methods on me, instead of considering my individual needs and concerns. Overall, I would not recommend her services to anyone seeking genuine medical advice and care.
2. Mark - 2 stars - I visited the Pagan medical practitioner in Corpus Christi hoping for a unique approach to my health issues. However, I left feeling disappointed and dissatisfied. While the practitioner seemed knowledgeable about alternative healing methods, I found her communication style to be confusing and difficult to follow. Additionally, she did not provide any concrete solutions or recommendations for my specific health concerns, making me question the effectiveness of her practices. Overall, it was an underwhelming experience that didn't meet my expectations.
3. Sarah - 1 star - My experience with the Pagan medical practitioner in Corpus Christi was nothing short of a disaster. She seemed more interested in pushing her personal beliefs and ideologies onto me rather than addressing my medical issues. I felt like she lacked the necessary expertise and knowledge to provide proper medical advice, and her approach to healing seemed more like a pseudoscience rather than evidence-based medicine. I would not recommend her services to anyone looking for reliable and effective healthcare.