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A compilation of the teachings of Quetzalcoatl, avatar of the Toltecs, reconstructed from original source texts and the legends told at his birthplace in Amatlan, Morelos, Mexico. • The first complete historical account of the life and teachings of Quetzalcoatl, the most important figure in Mesoamerican spirituality. • Includes 86 chronological teaching stories accompanied by 27 codex illustrations. Quetzalcoatl Ce Acatl (born in A.D. 947)--whose stature has been compared to that of Christ, Buddha, and Krishna--was the key figure in the development of the spiritual culture of the Toltecs. In The Gospel of the Toltecs the author has gathered Nahua and Maya codexes, Spanish chronicles of conquest, and native oral tradition to recount the life of Quetzalcoatl: his temptation and fall; his initiation with sacred mushrooms; his long journey in search of spiritual enlightenment; his triumphant return to the Toltec land; and his subsequent teaching, self-immolation, ascension, and promise of return. Quetzalcoatl's teachings make up the Toltecayotl, or Toltequity--the art of intentional doing--which provides an initiatic guide for the transformation of individuals and society, while his personal history is a guide for the development of Nahualli, the magical side of human awareness. For all those who wish to deepen their knowledge of the roots of Toltec spirituality or who wish to grow from the teachings of one of the world's great spiritual leaders, The Gospel of the Toltecs offers a unique and authentic access to the life and ministry of one of the most important figures in the ancient world.

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Author:   Frank Diaz
Publisher:   Inner Traditions Bear and Company
Imprint:   Bear & Company
Edition:   Original ed.
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.70cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.001kg
ISBN:  

9781879181861

ISBN 10:   187918186
Pages:   248
Publication Date:   25 July 2002
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

The Gospel of the Toltecs The Life and Teachings of Quetzalcoatl Foreword by Victor Sanchez xi PART ONE 1 Prophecy of Hueman the Elder 2 2 Chimalma 3 3 The Deer 7 4 In the Ravine 9 5 The Soothsayer Fish 12 6 The Oracle 14 7 The Birth 16 8 Ehecapiltontli 18 9 Childhood 21 10 His Father's Bones 23 11 Invitation to Tula 25 12 The Sacrifice 27 13 The White Cloud 31 14 The Enigmas of the Serpent 33 15 In the House of Prayer 38 16 The Kingdom 40 17 The Royal House 43 18 The Insignias 45 PART TWO 1 Tezcatlipoca 48 2 The Load of Firewood 51 3 The Whores 54 4 The Sons of Tlaloc 57 5 The Hunger 59 6 Petition to Tlaloc 61 7 The Blood Demands 64 8. The Daughter of the Mexicans 66 9 The Choice of the Mexicans 68 10 The Human Sacrifices 70 11 The Old Woman 73 12 The White Child 75 13 The Necromancer 78 14 Floods and Plagues 80 15 The Migrations 82 16 The Dance in the Garden 84 17 The Deformed Deer 87 18 The Conspiracy 90 19 The Rabbit in the Mirror 92 20 The Make-up 96 21 Drunkenness 98 22 The Fields of the Sun 111 23 The Kidnapping of the Princess 104 24 Quetzalpetatl 106 25 The Awakening 108 26 The Goddess of the Waters 110 27 The Expelling 112 28 The Coffin 114 29 The Farewell 117 30 At the Outskirts of Tula 120 PART THREE 1 Weeping Over Tula 124 2 The Nahual 126 3 The Crossroads 129 4 Song of Timal 131 5 In the Fountain 133 6 The Frost 136 7 His Followers 138 8 In the Kingdom of the South 140 9 The Well 143 10 In Cholula 145 11 The Teachings 147 12 The Banquet 161 13 The Priests of the God of Death 164 14 The Dream 167 15 The Embassy 16 I Greet You 172 17 The Relics 176 PART FOUR 1 Invocation to the Mother Earth 180 2 The Book 183 3 The Bridge 185 4 The Thinkers 187 5 By the Tree 190 6 The Musicians of the Sun 193 7 The Mountain 196 8 The Firewood Temple 199 9 The Bonfire 202 10 The Ascended Heart 204 11 Matlaxochitl's Song 206 12 The Ashes 209 13 In the Region of the Dead 211 14 On the Coast of the Panuco 216 15 With the Pages 218 16 The Ordaining 222 17 The Commandments 228 18 The Prophecy 230 19 The Raft of Serpents 232 20 The End of the Toltecs 234 21 The Mesquite 237 Bibliography 239

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With more than 85 illustrations from an original codex, The Gospel of the Toltecs truly meets its objective of teaching the secrets of the Toltecs, since in the indigenous cultures it was common to teach through the pictography. We all know that a simple picture can say more than 1000 words.

With more than 85 illustrations from an original codex, The Gospel of the Toltecs truly meets its objective of teaching the secrets of the Toltecs, since in the indigenous cultures it was common to teach through the pictography. We all know that a simple picture can say more than 1000 words.

This is a very different book that should be read by any serious shamanic student. With The Gospel of the Toltecs, Frank Diaz has provided cornerstone research that will guide the footsteps of those who seek to unravel one of the most compelling philosophies known today. This work is a milestone. Wisdom from surviving codices of an ancient mystical tradition becomes?available, understandable, and cogent to a spiritually seeking public. With The Gospel of the Toltecs, Frank D?az has provided cornerstone research that will guide?the footsteps of those who seek to unravel one of the most compelling philosophies known today. With more than 85 illustrations from an original codex, The Gospel of the Toltecs truly meets its?objective of teaching the secrets of the Toltecs, since in the indigenous cultures it was common to?teach through the pictography. We all know that a simple picture can say more than 1000 words . Frank Diaz writes with great clarity and detail about the heroic drama of Quetzalcoatl in a way that?shows him to be both grandly universal and an exemplar for all human beings.? If people wonder?what was this wisdom of the Toltecs, then they should start by reading this brilliantly informed and? inspiring text. & quot; With more than 85 illustrations from an original codex, The Gospel of the Toltecs truly meets its?objective of teaching the secrets of the Toltecs, since in the indigenous cultures it was common to?teach through the pictography. We all know that a simple picture can say more than 1000 words& quot; . With The Gospel of the Toltecs, Frank D?az has provided cornerstone research that will guide?the footsteps of those who seek to unravel one of the most compelling philosophies known today. With The Gospel of the Toltecs, Frank Diaz has provided cornerstone research that will guidethe footsteps of those who seek to unravel one of the most compelling philosophies known today. With The Gospel of the Toltecs, Frank Diaz has provided cornerstone research that will guide the footsteps of those who seek to unravel one of the most compelling philosophies known today. Frank Diaz writes with great clarity and detail about the heroic drama of Quetzalcoatl in a way that shows him to be both grandly universal and an exemplar for all human beings If people wonder what was this wisdom of the Toltecs, then they should start by reading this brilliantly informed and inspiring text. This is a very different book that should be read by any serious shamanic student. This work is a milestone. Wisdom from surviving codices of an ancient mystical tradition becomes available, understandable, and cogent to a spiritually seeking public. With The Gospel of the Toltecs , Frank Diaz has provided cornerstone research that will guide the footsteps of those who seek to unravel one of the most compelling philosophies known today. With more than 85 illustrations from an original codex, The Gospel of the Toltecs truly meets its objective of teaching the secrets of the Toltecs, since in the indigenous cultures it was common to teach through the pictography. We all know that a simple picture can say more than 1000 words. Frank Diaz writes with great clarity and detail about the heroic drama of Quetzalcoatl in a way that?shows him to be both grandly universal and an exemplar for all human beings.? If people wonder?what was this wisdom of the Toltecs, then they should start by reading this brilliantly informed and? inspiring text. With The Gospel of the Toltecs , Frank D?az has provided cornerstone research that will guide?the footsteps of those who seek to unravel one of the most compelling philosophies known today. This work is a milestone. Wisdom from surviving codices of an ancient mystical tradition becomes?available, understandable, and cogent to a spiritually seeking public. This is a very different book that should be read by any serious shamanic student. & quot; Frank Diaz writes with great clarity and detail about the heroic drama of Quetzalcoatl in a way that?shows him to be both grandly universal and an exemplar for all human beings.? If people wonder?what was this wisdom of the Toltecs, then they should start by reading this brilliantly informed and? inspiring text.& quot; & quot; With The Gospel of the Toltecs, Frank D?az has provided cornerstone research that will guide?the footsteps of those who seek to unravel one of the most compelling philosophies known today.& quot; & quot; This work is a milestone. Wisdom from surviving codices of an ancient mystical tradition becomes?available, understandable, and cogent to a spiritually seeking public.& quot; & quot; This is a very different book that should be read by any serious shamanic student.& quot;

Author Information

Frank Diaz is an anthropological investigator focusing on shamanic studies, Nahuatl language, and Mesoamerican traditions. His other books include Quetzalcoatl's Avatars and Toltec Wisdom: The Original Teachings of Quetzalcoatl. Born in Cuba, he currently lives in Mexico and teaches classes on Toltec traditions at Cuernavaca University.

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