The Sacred Portal

"The Sacred Portal: Unleashing Ethereal Imagery with Abstract Art" invites you to embark on a transformative journey of mindfulness and creativity. Step into a realm where the ordinary becomes extraordinary, and ethereal beauty is woven into every stroke of the artist's brush. Within the pages of this coloring book, you will discover a collection of ONE OF A KIND abstract artworks that transcend traditional boundaries, guiding you towards a state of tranquility and inner reflection. Each page is a sacred portal, inviting you to explore the depths of your own consciousness as you immerse yourself in the act of coloring. The ethereal imagery within these abstract designs captures the essence of the ordinary, transforming it into a source of awe and inspiration. Delicate swirls, intricate patterns, and flowing lines blend together to create a visual symphony that dances across the pages. As you color, feel the stress melt away, replaced by a sense of calm and serenity. Engaging in mindful coloring with these ethereal abstract designs provides a meditative experience, allowing you to focus on the present moment and engage your senses fully. Lose yourself in the rhythmic motion of coloring, as each stroke becomes a mindful gesture of self-expression and self-discovery. This coloring book not only offers an opportunity for artistic expression but also serves as a guide for inner exploration. Delve into the accompanying reflections and prompts that encourage introspection, inviting you to contemplate the deeper meaning behind the abstract imagery. Discover the hidden messages and personal interpretations that arise as you connect with each design. "The Sacred Portal" is an invitation to unlock your imagination, reconnect with your inner self, and find solace in the beauty of abstract art. As you breathe life into these ethereal images, allow yourself to be transported to a place of tranquility, where mindfulness and creativity converge. Open the portal, embrace the journey, and let the ethereal imagery guide you to a state of inner harmony.

25-card boxed set with 75-page guidebook. Cards are illustrated and guidebook offers guidance for both upright and reversed position. Layouts suggested as well as Celtic lore on each sacred tree, healing rituals and guided meditation

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Jack Lightstone's Commerce of the Sacred remains an original and influential contribution to Judaic studies. Lightstone offers critical perspectives on the practices and beliefs of Greco-Roman Jews who lived outside of Palestine and beyond rabbinic control or influence. He investigates their influence on early Christians and examines how the two communities defined themselves in relation to each another. He challenges the view of Judaism as a single set of practices and beliefs and argues that Jews of the Greco-Roman Diaspora did not retain a shared, biblical 'perception of the world' centered on the Jerusalem temple. Rather, they believed multiple points of contact between God and man could be made through particular rites: prayer in the presence of the sacred scrolls, pleas for help at the tombs of dead saints and martyrs, and the interventions of holy men with alleged supernatural powers, to name a few. Many early Christians also participated in this Judaic 'commerce of the sacred', blurring the social and religious boundaries that distinguished Jews and Christians. Lightstone innovatively combines approaches from the history of religions and social anthropology to provide a different picture of Judaism during this period. Featuring a new foreword and an updated bibliography, Commerce of the Sacred resituates the Jews in the Greco-Roman world.