We live in an age of anxiety, shaken by wars and rumors of wars, bombarded with bad news from morning till night. The news bulletins of newspapers, television, and radio constantly remind us that even if the end of civilization is not near, it cannot be postponed for long. Our society is sick, burdened by unbearable pressures and poisoned by fears.
So it is not surprising that so many educated people turn away from the false promises of science and turn to hidden mysteries and miraculous therapies of the lost Age of Faith. Because faith is the key to physical and spiritual health, the only complete antidote to the toxic influence of despair on society and its individuals...
By recounting the remarkable history of the ancient art of healing worship, I hope to broaden your perception of the secret processes that determine the health, well-being, and happiness of the human race.