{"title":"Ronald Decker","description":"\u003cp\u003eRonald Decker’s works offer a captivating exploration of the mystical and esoteric, delving into the rich history and symbolism behind occult practices. His writing invites readers to uncover the deeper meanings woven through ancient traditions and spiritual artefacts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for those intrigued by the intersection of history and spirituality, Decker’s books provide insightful perspectives on topics such as tarot and the broader occult, blending scholarly research with accessible narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-history-of-the-occult-tarot-by-sir-michael-dummett-9780715656099","title":"A History of the Occult Tarot","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the Tarot was invented in Italy during the early fifteenth century, it was simply a pack of cards used for playing games. However, today the cards are used throughout the world not only for fortune telling but, for true believers, they are the key to secret knowledge and the meaning of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA History of the Occult Tarot\u003c\/em\u003e is the classic work on the history of the Tarot deck and its use in occult circles. Decker and Dummett examine how the Tarot became the favoured divination tool of occultists from the late nineteenth century—a bridge to the spirit world, a map of the unconscious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom Theosophical influences to Aleister Crowley, the Order of the Golden Dawn, and P.D. Ouspensky, this compelling survey of the Tarot's history describes the many fascinating decks imagined over time, as well as the secret histories of the mystics who devised them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48147206340844,"sku":"9780715656099","price":49.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780715656099-a-history-of-the-occult-tarot.jpg?v=1786445739"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/ronald-decker.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}