Heavenly Bridegrooms

Heavenly Bridegrooms: An Unintentional Contribution To The Erotogenetic Interpretation Of Religion is a book written by Ida Craddock and first published in 1918. The book explores the concept of spiritual marriage, particularly in relation to Christian mysticism and theosophy. Craddock argues that the idea of a heavenly bridegroom, a divine being who takes the role of a lover or husband to the human soul, has deep roots in religious and spiritual traditions. She also suggests that this concept has a strong erotic element, and that the language used to describe spiritual union often has sexual connotations. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which explores a different aspect of the topic. Craddock draws on a wide range of sources, including the Bible, the writings of mystics and theologians, and her own personal experiences of mystical union. She also discusses the ways in which the concept of spiritual marriage has been interpreted and misinterpreted throughout history, and the implications of this for religious and spiritual practice. Heavenly Bridegrooms was a controversial book when it was first published, and Craddock's ideas were considered scandalous by many. She was eventually arrested and charged with sending obscene materials through the mail, and committed suicide before she could stand trial. Despite this tragic end, the book remains an important contribution to the study of religion and spirituality, and continues to be of interest to scholars and readers today.Bibliography, With An Introduction.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.