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A Definitive Edition of the Symbolist Classic by the author of The
Secret Teachings of All Ages Manly P. Hall is widely recognized as
the preeminent voice of occult scholarship in the twentieth
century, famous for his esoteric masterpiece The Secret Teachings
of All Ages (1928). Now, in this "deluxe edition," Hall's earliest
work, The Initiates of the Flame, is reborn with a full complement
of illustrations and historical introductions. Originally published
in 1922, The Initiates of the Flame is Hall's first
exploration--and still one of his most powerful--of myth and
symbol. Its pages shine on a light on the inner meaning of symbols
including the pyramid, holy grail, flame of wisdom, ark of the
covenant, all-seeing eye, sword and stone, the elements of alchemy,
and other gateways to the unseen world. Edited and reintroduced by
popular voice of esoteric spirituality, Mitch Horowitz, and
president of the Philosophical Research Society, Greg Salyer,
Ph.D., this is the signature presentation of Hall's landmark.
Complete in itself, this volume originated as a commentary and
expansion of Manly P. Hall's masterpiece of symbolic philosophy,
"The Secret Teachings of All Ages,"
In "Lectures on Ancient Philosophy," Manly P. Hall expands on the
philosophical, metaphysical, and cosmological themes introduced in
his classic work, "The Secret Teachings of All Ages," Hall wrote
this volume as a reader's companion to his earlier work, intending
it for those wishing to delve more deeply into the esoteric
philosophies and ideas that undergird the Secret Teachings.
Particular attention is paid to Neoplatonism, ancient Christianity,
Rosicrucian and Freemasonic traditions, ancient mysteries, pagan
rites and symbols, and Pythagorean mathematics.
First published in 1929-the year after the publication of Hall's
magnum opus-this edition includes the author's original subject
index, twenty diagrams prepared under his supervision for the
volume, and his 1984 preface, which puts the book in context for
the contemporary reader.
A major contribution!" --Rachel Pollack, bestselling author of
Seventy-Eight Degrees of Wisdom The definitive collection of rare,
secret, and arcane tarot knowledge The Tarot: A Collection of
Secret Wisdom from Tarot's Mystical Origins is the ultimate guide
to the mysteries and lost knowledge of the tarot. This single
volume includes more than ten selections from foundational tarot
books, all from the 19th and 20th century. Many of these critical
texts have been forgotten, fallen out of print, or are impossible
to acquire. The Tarot reintroduces these books to the modern-day
reader, unlocking the invisible power of the tarot for a new
generation of card readers. The Tarot includes the following
complete books: The Tarot by S. L. MacGregor Mathers The Magical
Ritual of the Sanctum Regnum by Eliphaz Levi Fortune Telling by
Cards by P. R. S. Foli The Pictorial Key to the Tarot by Arthur
Edward Waite The Symbolism of the Tarot by P.D. Ouspensky The Tarot
of the Bohemians by Papus The Key to the Universe by Harriette
Augusta Curtiss & F. Homer The Key of Destiny by Harriette
Augusta Curtiss & F. Homer The General Book of the Tarot by
A.E. Thierens The Tarot also includes additional selections from
Manly P. Hall and others. Featuring over 400 original
black-and-white illustrations throughout the book, The Tarot is a
gorgeous gift and an irresistible invitation to both seasoned
readers and beginners to explore the esoteric wisdom of the cards.
A high-ranking Mason offers a fascinating glimpse into the Western
world's most secretive society. Manly P. Hall, a scholar of occult
and esoteric ideas, traces the path followed by initiates to the
ancient craft. Hall also recounts the ethical training required of
a Freemason, and he profiles the character traits a Mason must
"build" within himself.
More than a mere social organization a few centuries old,
Freemasonry can be regarded as a perpetuation of the philosophical
mysteries and initiations of the ancients. This book reveals the
unique and distinctive elements that have inspired generations of
Masons. Thoughtful members of the craft, as well as outsiders, will
appreciate its exploration of Masonic idealism and the eternal
quest, from humble candidate to entered apprentice and master
Mason.
2013 Reprint of 1949 Edition. Full facsimile of the original
edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. Early
modern history comes alive in this fascinating account of the
history of secret doctrines in Europe from antiquity to the end of
the Age of Chivalry. The account begins with Manes, whose
philosophy has survived into modern times as the impelling force
behind Christian Mysticism. The glory of the Guilds unfolds the
traditions of the first organization to put into solemn practice
the concept of the brotherhood of man. The troubadour, minnesinger,
and meistersinger are considered, as well as the troubled story of
the Knights Templar of Jerusalem. Taliesin, the Adept of Britain,
finds his proper place in the descent of the wisdom of the Druids
and the secret assemblies of Wales. Through Merlin, the magician,
the reader meets King Arthur and there is an interpretation of the
Round Table legendary. The wonderful stories of the Holy Grail, the
Grail Kings, Parsifal, and Lohengrin are discussed, as well as
early Christian contacts with China and other Eastern lands. The
account ends with the search for the mysterious temple of
Shamballah, said to stand on the Imperishable Island in the midst
of the Gobi Desert in Mongolia.
2013 Reprint of 1946 Fifth Edition. Full facsimile of the original
edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. Mr.
Hall, himself an honorary 33x Mason, reveals the profounder aspects
of this ancient Fraternity which has been a source of inspiration
to so many individuals through the centuries. The basic symbolism
of the three degrees of the Blue Lodge is explained. The text can
be read with profit by both new and old Masons, for within its
pages lies an interpretation of Masonic symbolism which supplements
the monitorial instruction usually given in the lodges. The leading
Masonic scholars of all times have agreed that the symbols of the
Fraternity are susceptible of the most profound interpretation and
thus reveal to the truly initiated certain secrets concerning the
spiritual realities of life. Freemasonry is therefore more than a
mere social organization a few centuries old, and can be regarded
as a perpetuation of the philosophical mysteries and initiations of
the ancients. This is in keeping with the inner tradition of the
Craft, a heritage from pre-Revival days. The present volume will
appeal to the thoughtful Mason as an inspiring work, for it
satisfies the yearning for further light and leads the initiate to
that Sanctum Sanctorum where the mysteries are revealed. The book
is a contribution to Masonic idealism, revealing the profounder
aspects of our ancient and gentle Fraternity - those unique and
distinctive features which have proved a constant inspiration
through the centuries. Chapters Include: Chapter I - The Eternal
Quest Chapter II - The Candidate Chapter III - The Entered
Apprentice Chapter IV - The Fellow Craft Chapter V - The Master
Mason Chapter VI - The Qualifications of a True Mason Epilogue
This key to the world's esoteric traditions unlocks some of the
most fascinating and closely held secrets of myth, religion, and
philosophy. Unrivaled in its beauty and completeness, it distills
ancient and modern teachings of nearly 600 experts. Compelling
themes range from the riddle of the Sphinx and the tenets of
Pythagorean astronomy to the symbolism of the pentagram, the
significance of the Ark of the Covenant, and the design of the
American flag.
Acclaimed by "Publishers Weekly" as "a classic reference, dizzying
in its breadth," this remarkable resource was compiled by the
founder of the Philosophical Research Society. Author Manly P. Hall
examines the secrets of Isis along with arcane aspects of mystic
Christianity and other religions. Fascinating surveys cover topics
as diverse as Kabbalah, alchemy, cryptology, and Tarot, along with
Masonry, gemology, and the identity of William Shakespeare. Sixteen
pages of color plates and 100 black-and-white images by the
celebrated illustrator J. Augustus Knapp illuminate this vast and
indispensable encyclopedia of the occult.
2014 Reprint of 1926 Edition. Full facsimile of the original
edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. In this
essay, Hall clearly sets forth the relationship of the fire symbols
to the life forces within the human body. Special treatment is
given to the subjects of the ductless glands and the part which
they play in the development of spiritual consciousness. Mr. Hall
describes how man's body is a living temple and how the places of
initiation and ritual in the temple's various chambers and
passageways symbolize processes occurring in the human body.
This is a new release of the original 1933 edition.
2013 Reprint of 1937 Edition. Full facsimile of the original
edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. The
first chapter of this essay provides a soundly skeptical, mythicist
take on Christian origins, while simultaneously asserting Lemurian
and Atlantean sources for esoteric traditions. The next three
chapters are organized according to the book's pattern:
brain/spirit, heart/emotions, and generative organs/physical
sensation. In the chapter on "The Spinal Column" corresponding to
the heart, there is also a discussion of clairvoyance and
mediumship, and in the chapter on "The Infernal Worlds" Hall
additionally provides an exposition of color symbolism. The final
chapter of Occult Anatomy is on "embryology," which offers readings
of religious texts as perinatal allegories. It then continues with
a thumbnail description of the seven-year cyclical climacteric
pattern of individual human development.
Here is Manly P. Hall's classic work on history's most secretive
brotherhood- reset and collected with two additional celebrated
Hall volumes on occult Masonry.
Freemasonry is the subject of perennial fascination-recently the
cover story of a national newsmagazine, the premise of the movie
"National Treasure," and the anticipated basis of a forthcoming
novel by Dan Brown. The twentieth century's great scholar of occult
and esoteric ideas, Manly P. Hall was a Mason himself and nurtured
a lifelong interest in the secret fraternal order, making it the
focus of one of his earliest and best-loved books, "The Lost Keys
of Freemasonry." In this celebrated work, he examines the ethical
training required of a Freemason, and the character traits a Mason
must "build" within himself. Hall's 1923 volume is now reset and
made available exclusively in this new edition, along with the
author's two further classics on Masonry:
- "Freemasonry of the Ancient Egyptians" (1937), which explores
the roots of Freemasonry in the initiatory temple rites of
Pharaonic Egypt; and
- "Masonic Orders of Fraternity" (1950), a fascinating work of
short history that chronicles the reemergence of Freemasonry in
Europe in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. It surveys the
lives of Masonry's modern architects and the secretive
organizations that immediately preceded the brotherhood.
This three-in-one volume features the original illustrations of
each book, for a total of nearly thirty images, including
recreations of scenes and rites from Masonry's unusual history. It
also includes a new index encompassing all three titles.
The Secret Teachings of All Ages is perhaps the most comprehensive
and complete esoteric encyclopedia ever written. The sheer scope
and ambition of this book are stunning. In this book Manly P. Hall
has successfully distilled the essence of more arcane subjects than
one would think possible. He covers Rosicrucianism and other secret
societies, alchemy, cryptology, Kabbalah, Tarot, pyramids, the
Zodiac, Pythagorean philosophy, Masonry, gemology, Nicholas
Flammel, the identity of William Shakespeare, The Life and
Teachings of Thoth Hermes Trismegistus, The Qabbalah, The Hiramic
Legend, The Tree of the Sephiroth, Mystic Christianity, and there
are more than 200 illustrations included here. This is essential
reading for anyone wishing to explore esoteric knowledge.
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