Omens of millennium
Book Description
Harold Bloom invites readers on a profound spiritual exploration that challenges conventional religious understanding. Drawing from his extensive scholarship in religious traditions, Bloom presents a compelling case for Gnosticism, the ancient wisdom teaching that divinity exists not as an external deity but as an inner presence within each person.
This illuminating work guides readers through three mystical traditions that have shaped Western spirituality: Jewish Kabbalah, Christian Gnosticism, and Muslim Shiite Sufism. Through these sacred literatures, Bloom transforms our perception of angels from popular culture's gentle figures into the awe-inspiring, powerful beings they were originally understood to be. These magnificent entities emerge as central forces in our spiritual heritage, possessing both terrifying majesty and sublime beauty.
The author reveals how dreams and near-death experiences have served as gateways to spiritual understanding across centuries of human history. Rather than dismissing these phenomena, Bloom demonstrates their enduring significance in connecting us to transcendent realities.
The journey culminates in what Bloom calls a Gnostic sermon, where he directly addresses readers with an urgent call toward spiritual transcendence. This passionate conclusion synthesizes the book's insights into a personal invitation for transformation.
For seekers questioning traditional religious frameworks and those drawn to mystical wisdom traditions, this work offers both scholarly depth and spiritual inspiration, presenting ancient knowledge as a pathway to inner awakening.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~7 hours)
📄 Length: 255 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Learn about Gnostic teachings
- ✓ Explore Future life
- ✓ Explore Resurrection
- ✓ Explore Religious aspects
- ✓ Explore Dromen
- ✓ Explore Derde millennium
- ✓ Explore Angels
- ✓ Explore Engelen
