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Exploring the concept of deification, the book examines its historical significance and diverse interpretations across cultures. It highlights the aspirations of figures from ancient pharaohs to modern transhumanists, illustrating how various individuals—mystics, philosophers, and megalomaniacs—sought to attain divinity. The narrative delves into themes such as immortality, superhuman power, and the pursuit of transcendent knowledge, emphasizing that while deification takes many forms, it remains a central aspect of the human experience and aspiration for transcendence.
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Becoming Divine, M. David Litwa
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- Released
- 2013
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- Title
- Becoming Divine
- Language
- English
- Authors
- M. David Litwa
- Publisher
- Cascade Books
- Released
- 2013
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 292
- ISBN13
- 9781498216791
- Series
- Rating
- 4.4 out of 5
- Description
- Exploring the concept of deification, the book examines its historical significance and diverse interpretations across cultures. It highlights the aspirations of figures from ancient pharaohs to modern transhumanists, illustrating how various individuals—mystics, philosophers, and megalomaniacs—sought to attain divinity. The narrative delves into themes such as immortality, superhuman power, and the pursuit of transcendent knowledge, emphasizing that while deification takes many forms, it remains a central aspect of the human experience and aspiration for transcendence.