The Book of Secrets: Esoteric Societies and Holy Orders Luminaries and Seers Symbols and Rituals and the Key Concepts of Occult Sciences through the Ages and Around the World
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Folklore & Mythology, Religion & Spirituality, Occult, Occultism, New Age
| Author: | Daniel Pineda | ISBN: | 9781609253387 |
| Publisher: | Red Wheel Weiser | Publication: | March 1, 2011 |
| Imprint: | Weiser Books | Language: | English |
| Author: | Daniel Pineda |
| ISBN: | 9781609253387 |
| Publisher: | Red Wheel Weiser |
| Publication: | March 1, 2011 |
| Imprint: | Weiser Books |
| Language: | English |
From the strange symbols on a one-dollar bill to the secret signs of the Knights Templar and Freemasons invisible societies and the world of magic and alchemy The Book of Secrets is a comprehensive introduction to the world of secret and esoteric knowledge throughout history. It offers a doorway into the initiated secret traditions of the fascinating unseen spiritual world: its symbols secret societies and seers. Youll discover: Key Concepts: the Great Work the Universal Force Polarity the Four Elements Magick and Mysticism Esoteric Anatomy Qabalah Alchemy Astrology the Astral Plane and more. Symbolism: More than 100 secrets symbols words objects including their meanings and the secret powers they invoke. Secret Societies and Holy Orders: The gatekeepers and the transmitters of sacred knowledge: Freemasons O.T.O. Cathars Templars Assassins. Pineda places them all in history and geography and explains who they are/were and what they stood for. Luminaries and Seers: More than 200 legends and historical personages: Hermes Trismegistus Jesus Siddartha Osiris and other seers from the Middle Ages the Renaissance the 19th and 20th centuries.
From the strange symbols on a one-dollar bill to the secret signs of the Knights Templar and Freemasons invisible societies and the world of magic and alchemy The Book of Secrets is a comprehensive introduction to the world of secret and esoteric knowledge throughout history. It offers a doorway into the initiated secret traditions of the fascinating unseen spiritual world: its symbols secret societies and seers. Youll discover: Key Concepts: the Great Work the Universal Force Polarity the Four Elements Magick and Mysticism Esoteric Anatomy Qabalah Alchemy Astrology the Astral Plane and more. Symbolism: More than 100 secrets symbols words objects including their meanings and the secret powers they invoke. Secret Societies and Holy Orders: The gatekeepers and the transmitters of sacred knowledge: Freemasons O.T.O. Cathars Templars Assassins. Pineda places them all in history and geography and explains who they are/were and what they stood for. Luminaries and Seers: More than 200 legends and historical personages: Hermes Trismegistus Jesus Siddartha Osiris and other seers from the Middle Ages the Renaissance the 19th and 20th centuries.
