We talk about having our Sunday services providing opportunities for “liminal” (doorway, betwixt and between) experiences. Here we look at organizations that existed to create liminality, life transitioning experiences, for their initiates: the “Mystery Religions” of the ancient Mediterranean world. Let’s see what they knew, and what it says about our attempts.

 
“Death is the Messiah”, Larry LaVerdure:

 
“The Mystery Doorways”, Thomas Christopher:

Topics: Mystery