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Ghostly Counsel

Fr Thomas Plant SSC
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True myth, deep magic. An Anglican priest's quest to retrace ancient paths in Japan and England, finding common ground between Christian metaphysics and traditional Eastern wisdom for defence against secular technocracy.

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ὁ Χθουλοῦ καλεῖ

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  • Fr Thomas Plant SSC

    Anglican missionary priest of the Diocese of All Saints (ACNA) in Japan. Cambridge PhD Christian Platonism & Shin Buddhism. Aikido black belt, shakuhachi & piano player, ale-quaffer, fantasy & sci-fi fan. Lovecraftian leanings. Incurably British.

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