Ancient Mystic Rites (Theosophical Classics Series) by C. W. Leadbeater (PDF)

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Combining seership with science, Leadbeater presents this absorbing, in-depth, study of the mystery schools of Egypt, Greece, Judea, the Knights Templar of the Middle Ages, and the emergence of Co-Masonry in the twentieth century.

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Editorial Reviews: About the Author Charles Webster Leadbeater (1847-1934) was a Church of England clergyman until he joined the Theosophical Society in 1883. He spent some years in Sri Lanka working for the revival of Buddhism, and later became the Presiding Bishop of the Liberal Catholic Church, which seeks to combine the preservation of the Catholic sacraments with the widest measure of freedom of thought and interpretation of the scriptures. He was a highly developed clairvoyant and the author of over thirty books on the spiritual life and on the psychic nature of man. He unfolded and perfected his own psychic faculties under the guidance of his Adept teacher and in 1893 began his clairvoyant investigations, on occasion collaborating with Annie Besant, the second President of the Theosophical Society. His worldwide lectures presented a new viewpoint to thousands of people.

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⭐not as pictured and was in a bad condition when received

⭐The original title to this classic work was “Glimpses of Masonic History.” This showed the author’s purpose to demonstrate a direct connection between modern masonry and the ancient mystery religions. How well he made this case is up to the reader to decide. Personally, it is obvious to me that there is a golden thread connecting the traditions. This is most obvious at the level of the Occult School (as opposed to the “Authentic”, Anthropological”, and “Mystical” Schools.)Leadbeater showed a remarkable knowledge of the Egyptian, Cretan, Jewish, Greek, and Mithraic mysteries. This is knowledge based not merely on a deep familiarity with ancient written source works and archeological finds (there are numerous photographic plates of these), but on the unconventional knowing of the clairvoyant. Leadbeater was considered one of the most distinguished clairvoyants of his day. You will find much here that is not included in more “scholarly” works. Needless to say, such knowledge is not varifiable to the satisfaction of most of the scientific establishment. Yet, this is not to say that it is in error.The second half of the book covers the operative masonry of Medieval Times, and then the more traditional history of speculative masonry in the early 17th century. It ends with an examination of the Co-Masonic Order (a more metaphysical branch of masonry closely associated with the Theosophical Society, and which accepts both men and women.)Transmutemini, Transmutemini De Lapidibus Mortuis In Lapides Vivos Philosophicos.

⭐This is a book that should always be read in the context of other Leadbeater books. As with all esoteric writings, no one author has all of the truth and they are always beset with their own prejudices. That isn’t to discount the things that Leadbeater discusses in the book, but this is the type of book that should only be read by those who are very serious about pursuing esoteric studies. For example, anyone who reads with book without either having read some of Blavatsky’s or Steiner’s books will probably never really understand the circles that Leadbeater traveled in. But at the same time, since this book is not just for casual perusal, it probably won’t be read by people who are satisfied with Manga and cheap novels.

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