With the Tongues of Men and Angels: A Study of Channeling
Reference New Age Mind Body Spirit Channeling & Mediumship Angels & Angelology Comparative Religion Young Adult Nonfiction
Arthur Hastings’ 1991 underground classic “With the Tongues of Men and Angels: A Study of Channeling” is the rare vintage textbook that still shows up on modern seekers’ reading lists. Published by Ted Bucholz before New Age bookshops were common, this 232-page illustrated paperback is one of the first academic yet readable surveys of angelic communication, comparative religion and trance-channeling. Because it was printed in a short first-edition run for college religion courses, clean copies are increasingly scarce; the gentle cover scuffing and single gift inscription on this copy signal that it has been read respectfully and stored well, not abused.
What makes this title enduringly valuable is Hastings’ balanced, scholarly voice. Instead of hype, he offers case studies, historical parallels and practical frameworks that let readers decide for themselves how messages from angelic or “higher-intelligence” sources compare across Christianity, Judaism, Islam and contemporary New Age circles. Generations of Reiki masters, pastoral counselors and YA researchers have cited the book’s clear glossary of channeling terms, comparative charts of angel hierarchies, and the author’s own neutrality—qualities that still make it a trusted reference in 2020s classrooms and spiritualist meet-ups alike.
Collectors prize the 1991 edition for its original illustrations—line drawings of ancient seals, meditation postures and visionary art that were removed from later reprints. Whether you’re building a vintage New Age library, sourcing a thought-provoking gift for a spiritually curious teen, or adding a reliable citation source to your graduate thesis, this tight, un-dog-eared copy delivers the authentic 1990s metaphysical vibe without the usual underlining or sun-fading. Secure it now while first-edition stocks remain in circulated-but-respectable condition.
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