Occult Germany Audiobook

Examines the survival and revival of the old preChristian gods investigates prehistoric sacred sites and reveals ancient shamanic traditions

Looks at Rosicrucianism and the distinctive Germanic forms of astrology alchemy and the Kabbalah

Discusses German poets philosophers and mystics such as Dr Johann Faust Wolfram von Eschenbach Meister Eckhart Hildegard of Bingen and Jakob Boehme

Recounting the longstanding magical tradition of Germany Christopher McIntosh investigates the numerous prehistoric sacred sites that point to a nearly forgotten ancient shamanic civilization He examines the survival and revival of the old pre Christian gods in folklore customs and practices as well as witchcraft He looks at Germanys rich and manyfaceted spiritual heritage and explores Christian mysticism and theosophy as exemplified by Meister Eckhart Hildegard of Bingen and Jakob Boehme

Examining Rosicrucianism which originated in Germany the author also looks at other secret societies that flourished in Germany such as speculative Freemasonry the Fraternitas Saturni and the Golden and Rosy Cross He explores how the Church sought to stamp out the old gods and pagan beliefs as well as how periods of the Churchs heaviest oppression produced immortal poets philosophers theologians artists and mystics

Exploring more recent centuries the author looks at the Nordic revival in the 19th century and the influence of Theosophy and the movements that grew out of it such as Steiners Anthroposophy Examining the esoteric traditions of the 20th century he looks at the work of neoNordic occultists and esoteric writers like Meyrink and Hesse He explores certain occult aspects of the Third Reich which resulted in a backlash against the occult

Revealing both the enlightened and the dark sides of occult Germany the author shows how this country has long been a cauldron in which esoteric ideas have flourished spread and been lauded as well as condemned leaving an enduring mark