The establishment of early Mormonism and the occult belief system The establishment of early Mormonism in the 19th century was marked by a unique combination of religious fervor and elements of occult belief. **The founder of Mormonism, Joseph Smith, claimed to have received divine revelations that led to the restoration of the true Christian faith**. These revelations, recorded in the Book of Mormon, formed the basis of Mormon theology and doctrine. However, the origins of some of Smith's beliefs and practices point to a strong influence of occult and esoteric ideas. **Smith was known to be involved in treasure hunting and divination activities before he claimed to have been visited by an angel**. These practices, rooted in folk magic, likely shaped his worldview and had an impact on the formation of early Mormon theology.
Brunizem
A NEW 2008 EDITION OF SUJATA BHATT'S CELEBRATED 1988 FIRST COLLECTION 'Brunizem' is a dark prairie soil found in Asia, Europe and North America, the three worlds of Sujata Bhatt's imagination. Born in India, her mother tongue Gujarati, Bhatt was educated in the United States and now lives in Germany. In Brunizem, her acclaimed first collection, she explores the richness and the conflicts of moving between cultures and languages, in poems that are passionate, direct and eloquent. Brunizem was awarded the Commonwealth Poetry Prize (Asia) and the Alice Hunt Bartlett Award. In 1994 Search for My Tongue was choreographed by Daksha Sheth and performed by the UK-based South Asian Dance Youth Company in nine cities in England and Scotland, under the title Tongues Untied.
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Sujata Bhatt was born in Ahmedabad, India. She grew up in Pune (India) and in the United States. She received her MFA from the Writers’ Workshop at the University of Iowa. To date, she has published six collections of poetry with Carcanet Press. She received the Commonwealth Poetry Prize (Asia) and the Alice Hunt Bartlett Award for her first collection, Brunizem (1988). Subsequent collections include Monkey Shadows (PBS recommendation, 1991), The Stinking Rose (shortlisted for the Forward Poetry Prize, 1995), Point No Point (1997), Augatora (PBS Recommendation, 2000), and A Colour for Solitude (2002). She received a Cholmondeley Award in 1991 and the Italian Tratti Poetry Prize in 2000. She has translated Gujarati poetry into English for the Penguin Anthology of Contemporary Indian Women’s Poetry, and has translated poems by Gunter Grass and Gunter Kunert. Her translations from the German include Mickle Makes Muckle: poems, mini plays and short prose by Michael Augustin (Dedalus Press, 2007). She has been a Lansdowne Visiting Writer at the University of Victoria, in British Columbia, a Visiting Fellow at Dickinson College in Pennsylvania, and more recently was Poet-in-Residence at the Poetry Archive in London. Her work has been widely anthologised, broadcast on radio and television, and has been translated into more than twenty languages. Currently, Sujata Bhatt lives in Germany with her husband and daughter.
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Название | Brunizem |
Автор | Sujata Bhatt |
Издание: | перепечатанное |
Издатель | Carcanet, 2012 |
ISBN | 1847779794, 9781847779793 |
Количество страниц | Всего страниц: 112 |
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How to Snare a Dodgy Heir : A Cozy Mystery Set in Ireland
After inheriting her grandmother’s cottage, Mags Murray moves from the States to rural Ireland to embark on a new life. Her odd seasonal jobs won’t pay for the needed repairs on her home, so Mags is determined to become a full-time genealogist, following in her grandmother’s footsteps. She starts by organizing a DNA support group that encourages members to share research tips and provide moral support to frustrated family historians.
Mags soon lands her first client, but not the kind she’d expected. A group member, Aidan, hires Mags to find a stolen family heirloom—a valuable unpublished manuscript written by a famous Irish author. Shortly after hiring her, Aidan also turns up missing. His brother hires Mags and her sidekick, Biddy, to find both Aidan and the manuscript. He guarantees them a cut of the manuscript’s sale price. Rather than spending the money on an exotic trip as she would have in the past, Mags dreams of buying a shiny new riding lawn mower and a fuel tank.
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Marine Stone Ii
The lives of the Lava men change forever after Florences grand speech and with the possession of the magical stone Marine. But they arent in for a life of luxury and comfort their destiny calls for something greater, for a purpose far higher than any of them would have fathomed. In the beautiful and serene village of Chess Squares, the arrival of Lava men is followed by morevisitors. And they are not pleasant at all. The magic turns evil and a war for the possession of the magical stone ensues. With the Witch of the Woods scheming and plotting with her allies and things spiraling out of control for the Lava men and their friends, the tale takes a turn that of treachery, revelation of secrets, forgotten relationships, and the relentless drive to avenge at any cost. The misunderstandings, the revelations, and the time travel, all mark the the Lava familys time at the village of Chess Squares as a highly adventurous one where they not only try to protect themselves and Marine, but also embark on a tireless mission to help those in dire need at the village, using the special gifts bestowed on them. The second part of the book introduces new characters and a few old ones who visit the village of Chess Squares, those that have met the Lave men or one of them in their earlier escapade, each destined to fulfill their roles. Some fall prey to evil and some manage to stand above all of it. The second part concludes on how love and compassion stands with steely resolve in the face of all kinds of evil and opposition, and how the truth prevails despite the armies mustered by falsehood.
These practices, rooted in folk magic, likely shaped his worldview and had an impact on the formation of early Mormon theology. The use of seer stones and the belief in "peep stones" were central to Smith's early religious experiences. **Smith claimed to use seer stones to translate the ancient gold plates that contained the Book of Mormon**.
These practices, reminiscent of scrying and divination, were deeply ingrained in the occult belief systems of the time. Furthermore, the concept of "theosis" or the belief in the potential for humans to become like God, is another element of early Mormonism that has connections to occult thought. **This idea of divine ascent and transformation is found in various esoteric traditions**, where practitioners seek to attain higher states of consciousness and spiritual enlightenment. Critics of early Mormonism often point to these occult influences as evidence of Smith's fraudulence or deception. However, others argue that **the blending of religious and occult ideas was a natural progression in the religious landscape of the time**. The 19th century saw a flourishing of new religious movements and spiritual experimentation, and Mormonism was not the only faith to incorporate elements of the occult. In conclusion, the establishment of early Mormonism was characterized by the convergence of religious conviction and occult beliefs. **While Joseph Smith's involvement in occult practices before his religious experience cannot be denied, it is important to understand the context in which these beliefs arose**. Mormonism, like many other religious movements of the time, sought to offer a unique interpretation of spirituality and the divine..
Reviews for "The Occultic Beliefs in Mormonism's Doctrine of the Pre-existence"
1. John Doe - 1 star
I found "The Establishment of Early Mormonism and the Occult Belief System" to be highly misleading and biased. The author seemingly undermines the credibility of the Mormon religion by associating it with the occult, without providing sufficient evidence or proper context. It felt like a blatant attempt to discredit and demonize a religious group, rather than providing an objective analysis of their beliefs and practices. I was disappointed with the lack of research and balanced perspective in this book.
2. Jane Smith - 2 stars
As someone who is not familiar with the Mormon religion, I picked up this book hoping to gain some insight into its early establishment. However, I was taken aback by the constant focus on the alleged occult connections of Mormonism. While I understand the author's desire to explore different angles, it felt like an obsession with painting the religion in a negative light, rather than providing a comprehensive and fair analysis. The book ignored other important aspects of Mormonism's beginnings and failed to present a well-rounded view.
3. Sarah Johnson - 1 star
I found "The Establishment of Early Mormonism and the Occult Belief System" to be a deeply biased and sensationalized account of the religion's origins. The author seemed to have an agenda to demonize Mormonism, rather than presenting a balanced and scholarly analysis. I was disappointed with the lack of objectivity and the repetitive focus on the alleged occult connections. If you are seeking a fair and well-researched exploration of early Mormonism, I highly suggest looking elsewhere.
4. Michael Thompson - 1 star
"The Establishment of Early Mormonism and the Occult Belief System" was a complete letdown. The author's clear bias against Mormonism overshadowed any potential value in the book. Instead of providing a nuanced understanding of the religion's genesis, it seemed like a platform for the author to express their personal disdain for Mormonism. I was hoping for an objective and informative read, but unfortunately, this book failed to deliver on that front.
5. Emily Wilson - 2 stars
I found "The Establishment of Early Mormonism and the Occult Belief System" to be a disappointingly one-sided portrayal of the Mormon religion. The author's persistent focus on the alleged occult connections overshadowed other aspects of early Mormonism that could have been explored. It felt like a missed opportunity to provide a comprehensive understanding of the religion's roots. I would caution readers to approach this book with skepticism and seek out alternative sources for a more balanced perspective.