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Yoga, or Transformation: A Comparative Statement of the Various Religious Dogmas Concerning the Soul and Its Destiny, and of Akkadian, Hindu, Taoist, Egyptian, Hebrew, Greek, Christian, Mohammedan, Ja - Hardcover
Synopsis
Explore how different cultures explain the soul, its fate, and the power of transformation.
This nonfiction work surveys major world traditions to compare beliefs about the soul and what happens after death. It also traces how magic and transformation intersect with religion, offering a broad view of spiritual ideas across time.
The book blends historical insight with practical discussions of the afterlife, reincarnation, and the paths people have followed to seek understanding. It presents a wide range of perspectives—from ancient to modern—without assuming a single answer, helping readers see connections and differences across cultures.- Comparative overview of Akkadian, Hindu, Taoist, Egyptian, Hebrew, Greek, Christian, Mohammedan, Japanese and other traditions.
- Examinations of how each tradition envisions the soul, body, and destiny after death.
- Discussion of magic, mysticism, and the pursuit of transformation as routes to knowledge.
- Context for how beliefs about the soul shape moral and spiritual outlooks through history.
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