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The Serpent Grail: The Truth Behind the Holy Grail, the Philosopher's Stone and the Elixir of Life
 
 

The Serpent Grail: The Truth Behind the Holy Grail, the Philosopher's Stone and the Elixir of Life (Hardcover)

by Philip Gardiner (Author), Gary Osborn (Author) "If you have bought this book, you are doubtless already intrigued by the Holy Grail and the many myths that surround it ..." (more)
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  • Hardcover: 352 pages
  • Publisher: Watkins Publishing; New edition edition (15 Sep 2005)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1842931296
  • ISBN-13: 978-1842931295
  • Product Dimensions: 24.6 x 15.2 x 3.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 418,569 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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"'Extraordinary" - "Publishing News". Philip Gardiner and Gary Osborn trace the extraordinary influence of the snake cult which was prevalent all over the world in ancient times. They demonstrate how a central rite in which snake venom was mixed with snake blood in a ceremonial mixing bowl, which came to be called "the grail", produced a healing elixir which formed the basis of myriad religious and symbolic rituals, including the Christian Eucharist. These rituals operated on a number of levels. On a physical level, the powerful healing properties of this elixir, which is now proven by modern science to enhance t-cell replication, was in fact the basis of the "Elixir of Life". But there is a deeper level for the symbolism of these rituals which can be found in all the great mystery traditions of the world, though shrouded in myth and symbolism. Whether it be the quest to find the elusive "Philosopher's Stone" or indeed the Holy Grail, the Ultimate Quest is in fact to achieve true enlightenment.

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars rare ability, 26 Oct 2005
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Gardiner possess that rare ability to weave history, mythology and spiritual tradition into writing that is both understandable and enjoyable to those out of the gnostic loop, as well as to steadfast Initiates. His source material is irreproachable and intentions totally above board. His work contains a wealth of information worthy of Frazer, Blavatsky and Crowley-minus those writers' ponderous style (Frazer), mystification (Blavatsky), and idiosyncrasy (Crowley)
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9 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Stunning Book, 28 Aug 2005
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Never in my life I have been so startled by the conclusions of a book. There was a lot out there about this book on the internet, but incredibly the conclusions and so much more had been kept a secret - very clever marketing. But, although I wondered about this being just another Grail book, no, its much much more. This book encompasses everything, every myth, every culture, every period of mankinds history and answers it all! You just would not think it possible. But it does. Scientifically too!! Buy it, seriously. As Andrew Collins said in his review of the book, "one for everybodies bookshelf".
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5.0 out of 5 stars JAM PACKED WITH FACTUAL STUFF!, 3 Feb 2007
EXELLENT - EACH AND EVERY PAGE IS JAM PACKED WITH INFORMATION AND UNDEPT KNOWLEDGE. SOURCES CONSTANTLY REVEALED TO BACK UP CLAIMS. CONTINOUS LINES OF REVEALED INQUIRES/SEARCHES - ALL BACKED UP WITH FACTS AND TIMES BRINGING MIND-BOGGLING EXITEMENT TO THE PERSISTANT READER. NO STONE LEFT UNTURNED. DEEP ANALYSIS OF EVERY SOURCE REDUCES THE READER INTO A SLEEP DEPRIVED, BLUE EYE-BAGGED ZOMBIE. KNOWLEDGE IS THE KEY TO EXISTANCE AND THIS BOOK SWELLS YOUR BRAINS TO CAPACITY - EAGER FOR MORE!!!
GREAT STUFF - BE PREPARED FOR NO SLEEP!
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