Exploring themes of queer identity within a rich historical context, this collection engages with traditional midrashim and medieval homoerotic love poetry. Drawing inspiration from Jewish feminist thought, the author utilizes narrative techniques reminiscent of ancient rabbis to reimagine and affirm queer lives throughout the three-thousand-year history of the Jewish people. The stories challenge conventional interpretations and envision alternate realities, blending the sacred and the contemporary in a unique literary tapestry.
The narrative introduces a vibrant cast of supernatural characters, including an urban demon, a suburban witch, a Jewish vampire, and a golem named Judith. Readers will explore intriguing themes through encounters with historical figures like Marx, Freud, and Einstein in the afterlife, alongside lost Jewish texts and messianic missions. The story also features a quirky angel and a complaining counterpart, adding humor and depth to this imaginative exploration of identity and belief in a magical context.
Angels have been with us in every age and culture, and in many religions. This enthralling book vividly chronicles how angels are currently reaching out to every one of us in a totally new way. From historical writings and widespread contemporary experience, the authors show us how we can draw on the pure spiritual power of angels to reconnect with our lost inner selves and to achieve our goals, whether they be better relationships, healing an illness or addiction, or for specific guidance in life. Ask Your Angels reveals five simple steps, known as the Grace process, which you can use along with exercises, meditations and visualisations, to help you talk with your angels - in your mind, in letters, in dreams or even on a computer - and ask for their guidance. Ask Your Angels introduces you to all the different angels, including Gabriel, Michael, Raphael and Uriel, the angels of birth and death, the Earth Angel and the guardian or companion angel who is your personal teacher and guide. It also provides a unique Angel Oracle which is an enjoyable way to open yourself up to the wisdom of a wide range of angels and to tap into your own intuitive knowing.
Set in an alternate reality, this book envisions a world where iconic literary figures such as Jane Austen and Virginia Woolf not only lived longer but also thrived in same-sex relationships. It explores the idea that their extended lives allowed them to produce transformative works that altered the course of history. Readers are invited to immerse themselves in this imaginative journey, blending classic literature with themes of love, identity, and the power of storytelling.
Focusing on self-discovery, this book offers a spiritual journey for gay men, emphasizing the exploration of identity as mystics, lovers, and healers. It features "Stories of our People," with fourteen narratives rooted in gay archetypes, complemented by a responsive reading for rituals. The second section, "Poems for Our Tribe," presents twenty-four mythic and mystical poems that delve into spirituality, sexuality, and love, concluding with a ritual used in global gatherings and a poignant story linking birth and death.
