J. S. Gordon (1946-2013) held a master’s degree in Western Esotericism from the University of Exeter and was a senior fellow of the Theosophical Society of England, where he lectured on ancient history and metaphysics. Known for his in-depth knowledge on the ancient Egyptian mystical tradition, he wrote several books, including The Path of Initiation and Land of the Fallen Star Gods.
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Acknowledgments Prologue Introduction Part One Consciousness and the Evolutionary Instinct One On Spirit, Soul, and Consciousness in General Two Human Consciousness Three The Unseen Kingdoms of Nature and Their Roles Four On Karma and Reincarnation Five Evolution and Initiation in Nature Part Two Historical Background to the Mysteries and Path of Initiation Six Sacred Metaphor and Allegory in Relation to the Ancient Mystery Traditions and Associated Initiation Seven The “Dark Ages” and the Rise of Western Esotericism Part Three The Stages of the Initiatory Path Eight Modern Spiritual Probation and Discipleship Nine Initiations of the Threshold Ten The Great Transition Eleven The Various Stages of Adeptship Part Four The Adept Brotherhood and the Mysteries Twelve The “Masters” of the Modern Theosophical Movement Thirteen The Jesus-as-Christ Mystery Fourteen The Christ–Maitreya Buddha Mystery Fifteen The Modern Restoration of the Mysteries Epilogue Appendix A Planetary Chains and Rounds Appendix B The Issue of Shamballa Appendix C The Evolution of the Human Racial Type
Acknowledgments Prologue Introduction Part One Consciousness and the Evolutionary Instinct One On Spirit, Soul, and Consciousness in General Two Human Consciousness Three The Unseen Kingdoms of Nature and Their Roles Four On Karma and Reincarnation Five Evolution and Initiation in Nature Part Two Historical Background to the Mysteries and Path of Initiation Six Sacred Metaphor and Allegory in Relation to the Ancient Mystery Traditions and Associated Initiation Seven The “Dark Ages” and the Rise of Western Esotericism Part Three The Stages of the Initiatory Path Eight Modern Spiritual Probation and Discipleship Nine Initiations of the Threshold Ten The Great Transition Eleven The Various Stages of Adeptship Part Four The Adept Brotherhood and the Mysteries Twelve The “Masters” of the Modern Theosophical Movement Thirteen The Jesus-as-Christ Mystery Fourteen The Christ–Maitreya Buddha Mystery Fifteen The Modern Restoration of the Mysteries Epilogue Appendix A Planetary Chains and Rounds Appendix B The Issue of Shamballa Appendix C The Evolution of the Human Racial Type
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