The Secret Teachings of all Ages: An Encyclopedic Outline of Masonic, Hermetic, Qabbalistic and Rosicrucian Symbolical Philosophy - Couverture souple

Hall, Manly P.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1604590955 ISBN 13 : 9781604590951

Editeur : A & D Books, 2009

Synopsis

A landmark work of esoteric philosophy, The Secret Teachings of All Ages presents a comprehensive exploration of symbolic traditions, secret societies, and the philosophical systems that have shaped Western thought. In this monumental volume, Manly P. Hall synthesizes a wide range of subjects, including Rosicrucianism, Freemasonry, Hermetic philosophy, alchemy, the Qabbalah, Tarot symbolism, Pythagorean mathematics, ancient mythology, and the enduring influence of classical mystery traditions. The work draws connections across disciplines, presenting a unified view of symbolic knowledge and its transmission through history. This edition features an extensive collection of illustrations—more than 500 in total—carefully integrated to illuminate complex ideas and symbolic systems. These visual elements are essential to the work, providing clarity and depth that distinguish this edition from more limited versions. Long regarded as one of the most ambitious works in the field, The Secret Teachings of All Ages remains a central text for readers interested in esoteric philosophy, symbolism, and the hidden structures underlying religious and philosophical traditions.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

The Secret Teachings of All Ages is perhaps the most comprehensive and complete esoteric encyclopedia ever written. The sheer scope and ambition of this book are stunning. In this book Manly P. Hall has successfully distilled the essence of more arcane subjects than one would think possible. He covers Rosicrucianism and other secret societies, alchemy, cryptology, Kabbalah, Tarot, pyramids, the Zodiac, Pythagorean philosophy, Masonry, gemology, Nicholas Flammel, the identity of William Shakespeare, The Life and Teachings of Thoth Hermes Trismegistus, The Qabbalah, The Hiramic Legend, The Tree of the Sephiroth, Mystic Christianity, and there are more than 200 illustrations included here. This is essential reading for anyone wishing to explore esoteric knowledge.

Biographie de l'auteur

Manley P. Hall (1901-1990), widely regarded as a sage and teacher steeped in the wisdom of antiquity, was one of the leading esoteric scholars of the twentieth century. The author of the landmark work The Secret Teachings of All Ages, Hall was named a 33° Mason in 1973. It is the highest rank Freemasonry can bestow.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: A & D Books
• Date d'édition: 2009
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1604590955
• ISBN 13: 9781604590951
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 1
• Nombre de pages: 640
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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