Theosophy and the Theosophical Society (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161381382)

""Theosophy and the Theosophical Society"" is a book written by Annie Besant that explores the philosophy of Theosophy and the history of Theosophical Society. Theosophy is a spiritual movement that seeks to understand the nature of the universe and the purpose of human existence through a combination of Eastern and Western spiritual traditions. Besant, a prominent Theosophist, explains the basic tenets of Theosophy, including the belief in reincarnation, karma, and the existence of an inner spiritual world. She also discusses the history and organization of the Theosophical Society, which was founded in 1875 by Helena Blavatsky and Henry Steel Olcott. The book covers the Society's early years, including its controversies and struggles, as well as its later development and expansion. ""Theosophy and the Theosophical Society"" is a comprehensive introduction to Theosophy and the Society that played a significant role in the spiritual and cultural history of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.1913. This volume contains four lectures delivered by Annie Besant at the 37th annual Convention of the Theosophical Society held in Adyar, Madras in 1912. These lectures are entitled: theosophy or paravidya; Theosophy, the open road to the masters; Theosophy, the root of all religions; and the Theosophical Society, its meaning, purpose and functions.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: Annie Besant
ISBN-10: 1161381384
ISBN-13: 9781161381382
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 132
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.33lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.38d