Religions

Gnostic Library http://www.gnosis.org/library.html

http://www.esoteric.msu.edu/ - Esoterica: The Journal of Esoteric Studies does not endorse any particular methodological approach to the study of esoteric traditions. It offers full-length studies such as, an exceptional examination of Renaissance magic by Wouter Hanegraaff entitled "Sympathy or the Devil" and listings of all recent doctoral dissertations and many current books in the field. The word "esoteric" traditionally refers to spiritual, initiatory, or inner knowledge. The site's primary emphasis is the scholarly investigation of esoteric spiritual traditions, with a special emphasis on Western esotericism. Western esoteric traditions are of a remarkable variety, ranging from Gnosticism and Hermeticism to alchemy, magic, Christian mysticism, Kabbala, Rosicrucianism, Freemasonry, and other secret or semi-secret societies. Wonderful background material and resources.

http://www.infidels.org/library/historical/john_kessler/giordano_bruno.html - Giordano Bruno: The Forgotten Philosopher - A brief history of Giordano Bruno, the spiritual alchemist who was burnt at the stake in the year 1600, by agents of the Inquisition. A fascinating look at how the transitional Church (medieval to reformation) dealt with dissidents. Bruno was reported to have answered the sentence of death by fire with the threatening: "Perhaps you, my judges, pronounce this sentence against me with greater fear than I receive it." Need some serious, external threats for your time-traveling hero. This time and place had it all.

http://www.alchemylab.com/ The Alchemy Lab - Alchemy Resources for the writer or would-be practitioner. This large, content-rich site has something for everyone. It even presents two search parameters, Solar (logical) and Lunar (intuitive). It is a treasure trove of information concerning both ancient and modern alchemists. There is even a subdirectory http://www.alchemylab.com/dictionary.htm#Earth that offers an alchemist dictionary.
Knowledge Hound.

Shrine of the Forgotten Goddess
http://inanna.virtualave.net/menu.html#a
(Scroll about half way down to the drop down menus for every region.

http://www.knowledgehound.com/topics/faithspi.htm This site provides a plethora of inspiration for imaginative writers: A mini-course in Pendulum Dowsing; How to pray the Rosary; When to kneel, stand or sit at Low, High, Requiem or Solemn Mass; Conversion to Judaism; Salat: How To Pray As A Muslim. If you want to research a religious background for your character, this site is a must.

The Internet Encyclopedia of Religion
http://www.religion-encyclopedia.com/

Facinating blog http://www.eso-garden.com/

http://www.theosophy-nw.org/theosnw/reincar/re-selec.htm this sites offers links to dozens of on-line articles about Reincarnation and Reimbodiment. If you are researching Reincarnation as a possible plot driver, this is a great place to start.

"Theosia: Nature of the Gods"
http://www.exoblivion.com/essays/Theosia.pdf

http://www.pantheon.org/

http://www.themystica.com/mystica/articles/d/dowsing.html

http://www.religioustolerance.org/var_rel.htm

http://www.tolerance.org/

Sacred Texts Time Line (and links to texts)
http://www.sacred-texts.com/time/timeline.htm

Tao Te Ching
http://www.wam.umd.edu/~stwright/rel/tao/TaoTeChing.html

A look at the extreme religious right
http://www.livingston.net/wilkyjr/index.htm

Near Death Experience Research Foundation
http://www.nderf.org/
http://www.near-death.com/

First UU
http://www.uuokc.org/

Channing UU
http://www.channinguuc.org/

Tarot and Esoterica Links

Tarot
http://www.tarothermit.com/

Also this site on interpretation
http://people.howstuffworks.com/tarot-card.htm/printable
http://www.golden-dawn.org/documents_mathers_tarot.htm
http://www.learntarot.com/cards.htm

An excellent Golden Dawn link
http://www.hermeticgoldendawn.org/index.shtml

General info

http://www.themysticeye.com/info/tarotcardm.htm (art)
(Marina Tosic, Silvia Hartmann)

Esoterica Links
http://www.hermeticgoldendawn.org/links.htm

How Firewalking works: http://people.howstuffworks.com/firewalking.htm/printable
How ESP works: http://people.howstuffworks.com/esp.htm/printable
How Horoscopes work: http://people.howstuffworks.com/horoscope.htm/printable
How Nostradamus works: http://people.howstuffworks.com/nostradamus.htm/printable
How Witchcraft works: http://people.howstuffworks.com/witchcraft.htm/printable
How Vampires work: http://people.howstuffworks.com/vampire.htm/printable