Crystal-Gazing

"Crystal-Gazing: A Study in the History, Distribution, Theory and Practice of Scrying" offers an exhaustive and scholarly examination of one of humanity's oldest methods of divination. Written by noted researcher Theodore Besterman, this work delves deep into the global phenomenon of scrying-the practice of gazing into a reflective medium to induce visions or gain supernatural insight. Besterman meticulously traces the practice across diverse cultures and historical eras, from ancient civilizations to modern occult traditions.

The book is divided into comprehensive sections covering the history, distribution, and techniques of crystal-gazing. It explores not only the physical tools used-such as crystals, mirrors, and water-but also the psychological and physiological theories that attempt to explain the visions reported by practitioners. Besterman provides a balanced perspective, treating the subject with both scientific curiosity and historical rigor. Readers will find detailed accounts of famous scryers and a classification of the various phenomena associated with the practice. This study remains a definitive resource for those interested in the history of the occult, parapsychology, and the enduring human fascination with the unseen world.

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