Spotlight Richard Mason: Arthur Edward Waite & the 'Trinick-Pippet' Tarot
Richard Mason returns to discuss A.E. Waite's order, The Fellowship of the Rosy Cross, and the special tarot deck developed for private use in rituals. Waite formed the order in 1915 (during WW1) and ...
12 Nov 202241min
RR Pod E23 Drs. Michelle K. Oing & J. Christian Greer - Kumano Kodo: Pligrimage, Liminality, Spirits, and Sacralization
In this discussion, Michelle and Christian share their experiences with pilgrimages, and how they came to write their book about the Japanese pilgrimage route known as the Kumano Kodo. As many may not...
23 Okt 20221h 43min
RR Pod E22 Andrea Franchetto (The problems of) Defining 'Magic', Legitimization, and (the importance of) Space in Grimoire Traditions
In the first part of our interview, Andrea and I discuss the complex issue regarding the definition of 'magic' within the Western historical study of esotericism and/or religion, and how we could perh...
18 Aug 20221h 57min
RR Pod E21 Ralph Tegtmeier - Chaos Magic Part 2: Emic Experiences
In this interview, Ralph shares his own perspectives on many of the topics that Dr. Christian Greer and I had discussed in Episode 19 ('Etic Examinations'). He shares his own background in occultism, ...
6 Jul 202251min
Rejected Religion Spotlight Occulture Series - Netflix's Archive 81 & Stranger Things 4
As the Rejected Religion platform is concerned with what is known as 'occulture,' or how the occult is represented and portrayed in popular culture, this video highlights some of the occult references...
4 Jul 202234min
Spotlight Ninian Nijhuis - Western Sidereal Astrology
Ninian Nijhuis holds a Research Master in Religious Studies (University of Amsterdam); a BA in Law and an LL.M. in International Public Law (University of Utrecht). Her main focus is on Western Esoter...
17 Mai 20221h 5min
RR Pod E20P2 Dr. Dylan Burns - Gnosticism: The Metaphysical Twist
In Part Two, Dylan begins by discussing why the gnostic system of thought was considered heretical by Christians. We then talk about the fascinating gnostic text 'The Secret Book of John', and how thi...
8 Mai 20221h 11min
RR Pod E20P1 Dr. Dylan Burns - Gnosticism: The Metaphysical Twist
Dr. Dylan Burns is Assistant Professor of the History of Western Esotericism in Late Antiquity at the University of Amsterdam.In Part One, Dylan begins by sharing the Gnostic story or revelatory myth ...
7 Mai 20221h 19min
