Mining information from mythology, folklore, religious texts, and fairy tales from around the world, a foremost expert on symbols explains word origins and their meanings. Mythology / Religion
No study of occult philosophy is possible without an acquaintance with symbolism, for if the words occultism and symbolism are correctly used, they mean almost one and the same thing… Mythology / Religion
Addresses delivered at various times before Lodges of the Theosophical Society and selected for their reference to the subject of immortality…. Theosophy
Intended to place in the hands of the general listener an epitome of theosophical teachings, sufficiently plain to serve the elementary student, and sufficiently full to lay a sound foundation for further knowledge. It is hoped that it may serve as an introduction to the profounder works of H.P. Blavatsky… Theosophy
This fascinating, non-sectarian treatment of the unknown life of Jesus is based on records preserved in the archives of ancient monasteries of the Essenes and the Rosicrucian Order. It is a full account of the birth, youth, early manhood, and later periods of Jesus’ life Mythology / Religion
In process of time, after the degeneration and corruption of Magic, and the missapplication and perversion of the very name – The Devil. But is this the mere fanciful creation of ignorance. Magic
Such men, whether they consciously or unconsciously knew the secret of their powers and successes, made themselves famous by unfolding their super conscious mind. Spirituality
First published in 1909, this book consists of a series of lectures to consider the origin and nature of the Ancient Mysteries and Modern Masonry and to show the relation which they bear one to the other. Secret Society
It was subtitled, Observations As well Historical as Theological, upon the Nature, the Number, and the Operations of the Devils. The book defended Mather’s role in the witchhunt conducted in Salem, Massachusetts. It espoused the belief that witchcraft was an evil magical power. History
Interrelationship and mystery between ancient healing and pharmacy, phases of the romance and mystery that have surrounded the arts of medicine, alchemy, and pharmacy from the earliest period. History
This is the complete work, consisting of all three original volumes: Natural Magic, Celestial Magic, and Ceremonial Magic. And a fourth. Magic
In this extensive work, John Yarker attempts to trace the history of Masonry and Masonic rites through history, proving its legitimacy through seniority and the power of tradition Magic
Examines the ancient spiritual pantheons of the East, with sections upon Buddhism and Hinduism. These ancient beliefs are strongly believed to hold much value by the author, who discusses the essential truths about the nature of reality, consciousness, and the place of humanity on the Earth. Theosophy
The origins of the universe itself, in terms derived from the Hindu concept of Yugas, or long passages of time through which the world is supposed to have evolved. Theosophy
The most comprehensive and complete esoteric encyclopedia ever written. The sheer scope and ambition of this book are stunning. Magic
This work deals with the great renaissance of ancient Oriental esotericism in the Western world in modern times. This book is an attempt to present a unified picture of the Theosophic movement in its larger aspects. Theosophy
This monumental, encyclopedic work details the initiations, ceremonies, codes, and customs of mysterious organizations from ancient times to the modern world Secret Society
phenomenological account of the results of observing the human soul, according to the methods of natural science Spirituality
She argued that the secret society members were occultists, plotting communist world domination, using the idea of a Jewish cabal, the Masons and Jesuits as a smokescreen History
This vintage work contains a comprehensive treatise on the history of spiritualism, being a narrative which covers in a way the whole history of the Spiritualistic movement. Spirituality
This two-volume history of the supernatural, first published in 1863, is a staggering feat. Describes the engagement with the supernatural in all ages and all parts of the world in order. History
This volume completes the papers left to Annie Besant by H.P. Blavatsky with the exception of a few scattered articles. Included are many papers on the origin and danger of magic, the occult, secret mysteries, initiations, symbolism, historical figures and organizations, various religions, and scientific principles. Theosophy
Ancient Philosophers of Egypt. This book is one of the best when it comes down to Egyptian mythology, occultism, and interpretation. Books IX – XII History
Now, with the encouragement and helping hand of my Dear Comrades of the Hermetic Brotherhood, I am bid to let it go forth. May it be a help to the Once Atlantian Born History
Complement and key of our other books of occult philosophy and of all magical operations, we will give unto thee the documents of holy and undefiled verity, and inexpugnable and irresistible magical discipline, and most pleasant and delectable experiments of the sacred deities. Magic
Now it is time to turn our pen to higher matters, and to that part of magick which teacheth us to know and perfectly understand the rules of religion, and how we ought to obtain the truth by divine religion, and how rightly to prepare our mind and spirit. Magic
The Doctrines of Mathematicks are so necessary to, and have such an affinity with Magick, that they that do profess it without them, are quite out of the way, and labour in vain, and shall in no wise obtain their desired effect. Magic
Includes the Early Life of Agrippa, His Seventy-Four Chapters on Natural Magic. In 1509/1510, Cornelius Agrippa, known in his day as a magician, gathered together all the mystic lore he had obtained by the energy and ardor of youth. Magic
Occultism is not magic. It is comparatively easy to learn the trick of spells and the methods of using the subtler, but still material, forces of physical nature; the powers of the animal soul in man are soon awakened. Theosophy
To warn Britain and other kingdoms that the forces that toppled the French monarchy and started The Terror were still active. In his book, Robison traced the story of the 1776 founding of the Bavarian Illuminati, French Revolution, and Masonic Lodges. History
The truths which Blavatsky seeks to demonstrate span a wide domain; provinces of the spiritual, scientific, occult, religious, and theological are delved into for answers. She termed the “wisdom-religion” to the world, a creed in which ancient documents and knowledge are valued as the purest source of spiritual knowledge Theosophy
A school of thought which modern culture has forgotten, and that the metaphysics, and to a large degree the present physical science, “have been groping for centuries blindly after knowledge which occult philosophy has enjoyed in full measure all the while” Theosophy
Drawing on scientific data, historical, and literary sources, the authors argue that our myths are the remains of a preliterate astronomy, an exacting science whose power and accuracy were suppressed and then forgotten by an emergent Greco-Roman worldview. Mythology / Religion
An influential example of the revival of interest in esoteric and occult ideas in the modern age, in particular because of its claim to reconcile ancient Eastern wisdom with modern science. Revealed to her by “mahatmas” who had retained knowledge of mankind’s spiritual history, Theosophy
A fascinating work, to which any serious researcher of Secret Societies must eventually turn, the modern-day student of history must remember the scholarly and archeological limitations of the day when it was written. Secret Society
A fascinating work, to which any serious researcher of secret societies must eventually turn Secret Society
The spiritual life depends on self-recollection and detachment from the rush of life; it depends on facing frankly the thought of death Spirituality
View of symbols, their meaning, and how they affect our world. Kuhn is an exquisite genius in showing how our alphabet was formed and how language dictates reality History
Exploring the esoteric meaning behind religious texts. Dynamos (our relation to and influence on the sun), balance, laws of nature, etc. Uncategorized
Study of the ancient Mystery Schools, also a treatise on the path of discipleship, the shared destinies of all of us History
Short treatise on the mythology of the ancients, by which Francis Bacon endeavors to discover and to show the physical, moral, and political meanings it concealed Philosophy
Dense Physical, Etheric, Prana, Desire, The Thinker, Manas, ATMA Buddhi, the Spirit, Monad in Evolution Theosophy
Solar creation myths, this volume explores ancient ideology surrounding the sun and moon, solar mythology, and solar folklore. Sun worship around the world leads to accounts of sun-catcher myths and solar festivals. Solar omens, traditions, and superstitions are discussed at length History
The work is notable for being mentioned by T. S. Eliot in the notes to his poem, The Waste Land: Not only the title, but the plan and a good deal of the incidental symbolism of the poem. Roots of King Arthur and the Grail Mythology / Religion
No. 1 – Letters from, Mr. H.X, Olcott, and Blavatsky to and from critics. No 2 – Swedenborg and Theosophy. Appendix – The “Elixir of Life” Theosophy
The growing interest in the higher life, and the general search for information that is helpful in attaining it, is sufficient reason for the publication of this little book Theosophy
Notes on the Scientific and Religious Mysteries of Antiquity the Gnosis and Secret Schools of the Middle Ages; Modern Rosicrucianism; and the Various Rites and Degrees of Free and Accepted Masonry Secret Society