Spirits Captured In Stone

"This fascinating case study focuses on shamanism and the healing practices of the Taman, a formerly tribal society indigenous to the interior of Borneo. The Taman typically associate illness with an encounter with spirits that both seduce and torment a person in dreams or waking life. Rather than use medicines to counter the effect of these discomforting visitors, the shamans - called baliens - use stones that are said to contain the convergence of wild spirits that have come into being during the initiation ceremony".--P. 209.

Examines shamanism and healing practices among the Taman of Borneo.

This book examines the historical development of the American Catholic Charismatic Renewal from the early influences of the Spanish Cursillo movement, through the initial 'baptism in the spirit' event at Duquesne University in 1967, and the Renewal's subsequent development through the end of the 20th century.

Like a beacon of light in a dark world, the soul of a young magician walks the border between this world and the next. The spirit rider must unify her kingdom of magic, or all shall perish. The lands of dragons, trolls, goblins, unicorns, fairies, warriors, and magicians collide as the spirit rider seeks unity. Her journey unveils the great strength that each individual on Earth inherently has within them. For great strength lives within us all

The sculpted Entombment of Christ in Burgundy and Champagne is examined from various viewpoints in Stone, Flesh, Spirit. Whether invoking the Holy Sepulcher or pathos by proxy, the Entombments are a testament to the power of late medieval devotion.

"In a world where ancient powers stir, the destiny of realms hangs in the balance." Imagine a world where Spirit Energy is the essence of all life, a mystical force harnessed to fulfill everyday tasks and grand endeavors alike. Here, the essence of existence flows through every leaf and stone, empowering those skilled enough to harness its force. In this world of harmony and mysticism, peace is cherished, but beneath the surface, the quest for greater power brews silently. Enter Kai, a young and aspiring spirit engineer, fueled by his father's dream and his own ambitions of success as vivid as the energy he seeks to master. Unbeknownst to him, a twist of fate weaves his path with the deeper secrets of the Spirit World. Innocent yet ambitious, he finds himself at the heart of a past calamity, his destiny inexplicably linked to the very core of the Spirit World. Dark forces, cloaked in the shadows of forgotten lore, emerge with eyes set on Kai. They seek to wield his untapped potential as a key to untold power, threatening to unravel the fragile tapestry of his world. Thrust into a journey far beyond the classrooms and labs, Kai must confront challenges that test his very being. Beside him stand Lena and Tim, loyal friends bound by unbreakable ties. But as the labyrinth of conflict ensnares them, can they protect Kai from the looming shadows that seek to manipulate his powers for their dark ambitions? The answers lie shrouded within the Spirit Veil, where each revelation brings earth-shattering consequences. 'Spirit Veil: The Awakening' invites you to a journey through enchanted lands and darkened paths, where each twist and turn unravels deeper mysteries. It's a story of friendship tested by fire, of courage facing the darkness, and of a young man grappling with a destiny that could shatter the heavens.