The Brotherhood of the Rosy Cross (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162559926)

The Brotherhood of the Rosy Cross is a book written by Arthur Edward Waite, published in 1924. The book delves into the history and teachings of the Rosicrucian Order, a secretive and mystical society that emerged in Europe during the 17th century. Waite explores the origins of the Rosicrucian movement, its beliefs and practices, and its influence on various aspects of Western culture, including philosophy, religion, and literature. The author also provides a detailed analysis of the Rosicrucian writings, including the Fama Fraternitatis and the Confessio Fraternitatis, which are considered to be the foundational texts of the Rosicrucian tradition. Throughout the book, Waite offers insights into the esoteric and spiritual dimensions of the Rosicrucian teachings, which are based on a synthesis of Christian mysticism, Hermeticism, and alchemy. The Brotherhood of the Rosy Cross is a comprehensive and informative work that sheds light on one of the most intriguing and enigmatic spiritual movements in Western history.Waite at his scholarly best, gives and account of the Rosicrucians from beginning to the present. Contents: Mythical Rosicrucian Precursors; Militia Crucifera Evangelica; Alchemists and Mystics; Symbolism of the Rose and Cross; Fama Fraternitatis; Confessio Fraternitatis; Chemical Nuptials; Authorship of the Chemical Nuptials; Development of Rosicrucian Literature; English Rosicrucianism; A Great German Alchemist (Michael Maier); Later Continental History; Awakening in England; German Rosicrucianism in the Eighteenth Century; Ritual and Masonic Period; Rosy and Golden Cross; Saint-Germain and Cagliostro; Fratres Lucis; Rosy Cross in Russia; English Rosicrucianism of the Nineteenth Century; A Modern Rosicrucian Order; A Kabalistic Order of the Rose-Croix; American Rosy Cross; Last Developments of the Mystery.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Arthur Edward Waite
ISBN-10: 1162559926
ISBN-13: 9781162559926
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 694
Format: Paperback
Weight: 2.58lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 1.39d