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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.
Classic reference explores ancient mythology, philosophy, and
religion. Hundreds of entries range from Islamic and Christian
history to arcane rituals of Druids, Freemasons, alchemists, other
secret societies. 16 pages of color plates, 100 black-and-white
illustrations.
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
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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