The Vessel of God: The Selected Grail Writings (Limited Hardcover Edition) by Boyd Rice
The Vessel of God: The Selected Grail Writings (Limited Hardcover Edition) by Boyd Rice
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Holy Grail, Western Esotericism, Gnostic Traditions
The Vessel of God: The Selected Grail Writings brings together Boyd Rice's most significant essays on the mysteries of the Holy Grail and the hidden currents that have shaped the Western esoteric tradition. Originally published in 2004 and now substantially expanded, this revised edition explores the enduring symbolism of the Grail as a path towards spiritual knowledge, personal transformation, and the reconciliation of apparent opposites.
Drawing upon mythology, religion, history and esoteric philosophy, Boyd Rice examines a remarkable cast of figures including the Watchers, Cain, Enoch, Lucifer, Mary Magdalene, Adam, the Virgin Mary and the Merovingian lineage. Through these interconnected themes, the book investigates how sacred myths and forgotten traditions continue to influence the search for hidden wisdom and the nature of the divine.
Rich in references to Gnostic Traditions, apocryphal scriptures and ancient mystery teachings, the volume explores texts such as the Gospel of Thomas alongside Egyptian, Greek, Mesopotamian and pre-Columbian traditions. Figures including Quetzalcoatl and Viracocha are considered within a wider comparative study of mythology, revealing unexpected links between ancient civilisations and the continuing evolution of Western Esotericism.
Expanded with previously unpublished essays, photographs and artwork, this limited hardcover edition offers the most complete presentation of Boyd Rice's Grail writings to date. Beautifully produced by Manus Sinistra, it is an outstanding collectible for readers interested in esoteric history, comparative mythology and the enduring mystery of the Holy Grail.
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Author: Boyd Rice
Publisher: Manus Sinistra
Edition: Limited Hardcover Edition
Binding: Cloth hardcover with gold foil
Pages: 380
Size: 14.4 × 2.5 × 22.7 cm
Paper: Nautilus 120gsm
Dust Jacket/Slipcase: Dust jacket
Limitation: 200 cloth hardcover copies
Language: English
Weight: 0.8 kg
Condition: New
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