I'm Dr. Justin Sledge and welcome to Esoterica: Where we explore the arcane in history, philosophy, and religion.
This channel produces content relating to topics such as alchemy, magic, Kabbalah, mysticism, hermetic philosophy, theosophy, the occult and more using the best academic scholarship currently available.
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Dr. Jackson Crawford @JacksonCrawford was a big inspiration for me starting @TheEsotericaChannel . His new edition of the The Poetic Edda is out now - amzn.to/4gvSAR4 - make sure to subscribe to his channel and support his work!
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Solomon became universally recognized as a power sorcerer by the turn of the common era. But, where did he get his power - Many legends have grown up around the Ring and Seal of Solomon but what do our earliest sources reveal about this legendary magical ring? From books of magic, pilgrims' tales, Islamic lore and medieval necromancy Join me Friday as I explore the Ring and Seal of Solomon! Or, check out the Episode NOW - Early Access - by supporting @TheEsotericaChannel over at our Patreon, link below, See You Friday!
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SOLD OUT Lilith Incantation Bowls . We're hoping to have another batch ready for the holiday season! (edit)
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Just a few things: Welcome to our initial descent into Spooky Season!
(1). Lilith Incantations bowls are back in stock. They sold out in less than 48 hours last time so get one while you can!
(2). Registration for @m.davidlitwa 's Trip to Egypt is closing soon - Esoterica fans can still get $500 off tuition.
(3). End of Summer Sale over at Esoterica Rare Occult Books - 20% off any item using code SUMMER at checkout
(4). Join us this week for a Livestream Q&A on recent content.
(5). Next week? Solomon II - Astral Necromancer and the Ring of Solomon
(details and links in Penned Comment below!)
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How did a Medieval Saint Give Us Science & Occultism? Medieval Christianity is often remembered as a threat to both the development of Science and Magic - this is a gross oversimplification. In Albertus Magnus, we see Science, Religion and Occultism wonderfully combined. Let's dive into the works of and attributed to Albert the Great, especially in his interactions with the world of the Occult, to better understand the rise of Christian Occultism and the Scientific Method. From magic necromancy, talisman production, to astrology and alchemy Albertus Magnus could very well be the patron saint of Occultists - let's explore how this Friday or Check out the episode NOW - Early Access - by supporting @TheEsotericaChannel over at my Patreon, link below - See you Friday!
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There's being interested in alchemy and there's getting custom-made, 16th century style alembics made using modern borosilicate - can't wait to fire these up soon!
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Who was Jesus? There simply is no story about western civilization that is not bound up with Jesus and Christianity. And, in a sense, we are always asking ourselves: Who was Jesus? What were his teachings? What does his fate mean? Indeed, whether we are Christians or not, whether we even want to or not. And, so, I want to ask those questions and give you what I take to be reasonable historical and scholarly answers to them. Join me Friday for my take on the historical Jesus. Let's explore the questions who was Jesus, what were his teachings and how did his fate transform the world? See you Friday, or, watch the episode NOW, Early Access by supporting the channel over at my Patreon, link below - See you Friday for Who Was Jesus?
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John Dee began to communicate with angels in the 1580s to discover the most fundamental truths of reality. Those angels would reveal novel magical systems, the language God spoke creation into being, techniques for metaphysical espionage, at least a couple detours for treasure hunting, before reaching a scandalous climax in the wife-swapping incident which effectively marks the end of the Angelic conversations. While most of the emphasis in these events are focused on Dee and Kelley, it’s often ignored that their wives - Jane Dee and Joan or Joanna Kelley - were important participants (and victims) of perhaps one of the most intriguing events in the history of western esotericism. Let’s explore the role of the women of the Enochian world, including both earthly wives and daughters but also at least one spiritual creature, Madimi. In collaboration with @drangelapuca See you Friday or check out the episode now - Early Access - For Patrons and Members of the channel, links below - See you Friday
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By popular request I've setup the YouTube Membership option if you want to support the channel directly here on the platform. You'll get early access to videos for $4.99 a month and it helps to keep the lights on around here. Of course, all my content will remain freely accessible, no pay walls and no mid-roll adds - just another option to support my work if you see fit to do so. Check out the Membership tab on the channel or the link in the pinned comment below - Many Thanks! (artwork - Hilma af Klint, The Swan, no.17)
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Dr. Puca is reaching to support her project - consider supporting her work!
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