LIR.journal is a peer-reviewed scholarly periodical focusing on the broader research fields of Literature, History of Ideas, and Religion. The journal is published by the Department of Literature, History of Ideas, and Religion, University of Gothenburg. No 12 (2020) is devoted… Continue Reading
Another video of a presentation from the most recent iteration of the Trans States Conference for ya. This one is Timothy Grieve-Carlson’s talk “The Great in the Small: Comparative Ecologies of Revelation.” The posted description says: The Great in the Small:… Continue Reading
If you’re reading this blog during this crisis, it’s likely you’re at home. You might be lucky enough to be working from home, or perhaps be enjoying paid leave for the duration of the epidemic and diverting yourself — or… Continue Reading
Gdańsk University Press has published an English-language book, “Polish Esoteric Traditions: 1890-1939,” featuring selected papers larger four-volume work in Polish. Here’s a description: “In Polish culture too, during the closing decades of the 19th and early 20th century, an increased… Continue Reading
Here’s video of yet another lecture from the second Trans State Conference. This one is Extra-terrestrials, Revelation and Planetary Consciousness: From Zecharia Sitchin to Raëlism by Jenny Butler . The posted description says: “Extra-terrestrials, Revelation and Planetary Consciousness: From Zecharia Sitchin to… Continue Reading
Many occultists follow or develop practices from predecessors who may have lived decades, maybe centuries, maybe millenia in the past. In fact a goodly amount of what is consider “magick” these days was considered religious or medical or scientific and… Continue Reading
Marco Pasi announced some details of the panel he’s taking part in organizing, to be presented at the 22nd World Congress of IAHR in New Zealand at the University of Otago August 23-29. His post says: “The panel I have… Continue Reading
This past Fall, Lita-Luise Chappell published a new book, Sticks and Balls: A Sexologist Pokes Fun at Sports. Her website contains the following description: “An informative and entertaining reference guide that explores the relationship between sports and sex, most especially… Continue Reading
Earlier this year Gordan Djurdjevic published a paper titled ‘Wishing You a Speedy Termination of Existence’ which examines Aleister Crowley’s views on Buddhism and its relationship with the doctrine of Thelema. The abstract posted states: “Aleister Crowley was considerably influenced by the… Continue Reading
We place no reliance on Virgin or Pigeon Our method is Science, our aim is Religion Published this September by Cambridge University Press, Physics and Psychics discusses the relationship between the “paranormal” and science. Does one necessarily exclude the other?… Continue Reading