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