Arthur Edward Waite

Broschiertes Buch

Studies in Mysticism and Certain Aspects of the Secret Tradition

Beschreibung

""Studies in Mysticism and Certain Aspects of the Secret Tradition"" is a book written by Arthur Edward Waite, a renowned scholar of occultism and mysticism. The book is a collection of essays and lectures that delve into various aspects of mysticism, spirituality, and the occult. Waite explores the concept of mysticism and its various forms, including Christian mysticism, Sufism, and the mysticism of the Kabbalah. He also discusses the role of symbolism in mysticism and the importance of the mystical experience in spiritual growth. In addition to his examination of mysticism, Waite also delves into the secret tradition, a term used to describe the esoteric teachings and practices of various spiritual traditions. He explores the history and origins of the secret tradition, as well as its influence on modern occultism and spirituality. Overall, ""Studies in Mysticism and Certain Aspects of the Secret Tradition"" is a comprehensive and insightful exploration of mysticism and the secret tradition, written by a respected scholar and practitioner of the occult.1906. Partial Contents: Life of the mystic; Enterprise of sanctity; Sense of the infinite; Supernatural goodness; Question of service; Asceticism and mysticism; Foundation of the higher magia; Lesser mysteries of the life of life; By-ways of half a century; Mesmerism and hypnotism; Saviors of Louis XVII; Paradise of Hermes; Some offices of vain observance; Dwellers on the threshold; Who stand at the door and knock; A Masque of anarchy; Powers of the deep; Garden of Venus; Gate and the sanctuary; Voice of the beloved; Stewards of the mysteries; the Building Word; Rumors of the mystic quest; Veil of the Sanctum Sanctorum.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.

Autor

Arthur Edward Waite (1857-1942) was a British scholarly mystic and poet, born in Brooklyn, New York. He was raised in England and educated at a small private school in London. After his sister's death in 1874, he began psychical research and started reading into esoterism. In January 1891, Waite joined the Outer Order of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn. He's best known for his co-creation of the Rider-Waite Tarot deck, which was first published in 1910. Waite also wrote multiple books on the occult, such as the 1923 guide, The Occult Sciences - A Compendium of Transcendental Doctrine and Experiment.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 360
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. April 1996
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 280mm x 210mm x 19mm
• Gewicht: 881g
• ISBN-13: 9781564596703
• ISBN-10: 1564596702
• Artikelnr.: 22075116