This book contains a selection of suggested rites and rituals for members of the Gnostic Order of Allogenes. All those who follow the Gnostic Path are also invited to use these prayers and ceremonies provided so doing is not proscribed by their own organizations. The book contains sacramental liturgies for the Major Sacraments of Initiation, Baptism, Chrism, Redemption, Eucharist and Marriage, as well as a number of minor sacraments such as the Blessing of a House, Consecration of Items, Naming an Infant or Child and rites of self-consecration and guidance. It also includes a section containing 41 specifically Gnostic prayers, both original and collated from ancient sources; the Psalter of Sophia, a collection of statements of the Gnostic manifestation of Wisdom and the Divine Feminine; and a selection of useful appendices. This text is well suited for the independent practitioner and for small groups.
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The Book of the Stranger is available free of charge for Order members, and in three formats for purchase by anyone:
Printed: 336 pages, 4.25″ x 6.88″, perfect binding, white interior paper (60# weight), black and white interior ink, white exterior paper (100# weight), full-color exterior ink
Printed: 228 pages, 6″ x 9″, jacket-hardcover binding, cream interior paper (50# weight), black and white interior ink, white exterior paper (100# weight), full-color exterior ink
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