The Rosicrucians: The History, Mythology, and Rituals of an Esoteric Order

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Weiser Books, Sep 1, 1998 - Body, Mind & Spirit - 277 pages
An introduction to the spiritual movement that influenced Western esoteric tradition—from alchemy and Freemasonry to the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn.

This scholarly work traces the mysterious Fraternity of the Rosy Cross, from its inception upon the discovery of Father Christian Rosenkreuz’s perfectly preserved body in a seven-sided vault to present-day organizations in America. McIntosh includes a survey of Rosicrucianism in America, exploring the latter day survivals of Bacon’s New Atlantis. Perfect for students of the Western Mystery tradition who want an introduction to Rosicrucianism, with good resources for further study.
 

Contents

List of Illustrations
Foreword by Colin Wilson Introduction
Introduction to the Second Edition
Introduction to the Third Edition
Ancient Doctrines Rediscovered
The Esoteric Tradition in Germany
The Tübingen Circle
The Aftermath of the Manifestos
The Search for the Philosophers Stone
The Golden and Rosy Cross
A Rosicrucian Monarch
The Revival in France
The Golden Dawn Its Antecedents and Offshoots
The Rosicrucian Adept in Literature
Modern Rosicrucian Movements
A NeverEnding Story

The Spread of Rosicrucianism
The Rose Croix of Heredom Degree

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About the author (1998)

Christopher McIntosh is a writer and historian specializing in the esoteric traditions of the West. He was for several years on the faculty of the Centre for the Study of Esotericism at Exeter University. He lives in Bremen, Germany.

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