Toulouse the Mystic City of France (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781417935383)

""Toulouse the Mystic City of France"" by H. Spencer Lewis is a comprehensive guide to the history, culture, and mysticism of Toulouse, a city in southern France. The book begins with an overview of Toulouse's ancient past, including its role as a center of Catharism, a medieval Christian movement that was persecuted by the Catholic Church. The author then delves into the city's rich artistic and cultural heritage, exploring its Gothic architecture, museums, and festivals.Lewis also explores Toulouse's mystical traditions, including its association with the occult and esotericism. He discusses the city's connection to the Knights Templar, a medieval Christian military order, and its role in the development of alchemy and astrology. The book includes a detailed guide to Toulouse's many mystical sites, such as the Church of the Jacobins, the Basilica of Saint-Sernin, and the Toulouse Labyrinth.Throughout the book, Lewis provides a wealth of historical and cultural information, as well as practical advice for travelers who want to explore Toulouse's mystic sites. With its detailed descriptions and insightful commentary, ""Toulouse the Mystic City of France"" is an essential guide for anyone interested in the history, culture, and mysticism of this fascinating city.If ever a city had a soul, a place, a heart and a locality, a mind, it is Toulouse. Toulouse has been associated in the minds of occultists with mysticism to such an extent that in the Masonic Scottish Rites there is a mystical, mythical character know as the Knight of Toulouse.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: H. Spencer Lewis
ISBN-10: 1417935383
ISBN-13: 9781417935383
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 07/02/2004
Pages: 48
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.22lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.10d