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Secret Wisdom: Occult Societies and Arcane Knowledge through the Ages
Throughout the course of our history, a secret few have sought to acquire profound occult knowledge which reveals the inner truth of our existence.
From the Mystery cults of Ancient Greece to the Persian knowledge of astrology, Secret Wisdom is an exhilarating exploration of two and a half millennia of occult practices. Learn about the hidden messages in Renaissance art, the alchemy practices of Issac Newton and secret societies which passed on spiritual rites including the Freemasons, Rosicrucians, Theosophists and the Golden Dawn.
New light is shone on well-known historical figures and the part they played in the global quest for divine understanding
• John Dee, Elizabeth I's magician
• Aleister Crowley, the English occultist
• Poets William Blake and William Butler Yeats
• Dante, the Italian writer and philosopher
Featuring photographs and illustrations which breath life into ancient beliefs, this book is a marvelous journey to discover the most arcane of wisdom.
ABOUT THE Arcturus Hidden Histories brings together gripping accounts of unexplained phenomena, supernatural sightings, incredible conspiracies and other mysterious experiences which lurk beneath the surface of our known world.
From the Mystery cults of Ancient Greece to the Persian knowledge of astrology, Secret Wisdom is an exhilarating exploration of two and a half millennia of occult practices. Learn about the hidden messages in Renaissance art, the alchemy practices of Issac Newton and secret societies which passed on spiritual rites including the Freemasons, Rosicrucians, Theosophists and the Golden Dawn.
New light is shone on well-known historical figures and the part they played in the global quest for divine understanding
• John Dee, Elizabeth I's magician
• Aleister Crowley, the English occultist
• Poets William Blake and William Butler Yeats
• Dante, the Italian writer and philosopher
Featuring photographs and illustrations which breath life into ancient beliefs, this book is a marvelous journey to discover the most arcane of wisdom.
ABOUT THE Arcturus Hidden Histories brings together gripping accounts of unexplained phenomena, supernatural sightings, incredible conspiracies and other mysterious experiences which lurk beneath the surface of our known world.
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224 pages, Paperback
Published August 1, 2021
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November 11, 2021
Attempt to trace the 'secret' knowledge of Orpheus cults in ancient Greece up to modern times.
An interesting read with references to various well-known figures of history and detailing how various ancient beliefs and documents seemingly disappear and reappear at various times from ancient Greece up to the 20th century.
Not being an historian I can't vouch for all this although some seems more plausible than others. It does make one wonder just how much 'knowledge' was lost in history through wars, cultural changes, and folks just plain forgetting or not thinking it matters.
An interesting read with references to various well-known figures of history and detailing how various ancient beliefs and documents seemingly disappear and reappear at various times from ancient Greece up to the 20th century.
Not being an historian I can't vouch for all this although some seems more plausible than others. It does make one wonder just how much 'knowledge' was lost in history through wars, cultural changes, and folks just plain forgetting or not thinking it matters.
July 5, 2024
I am always amazed when I read a book addressing SECRET Wisdom or any so called SECRET knowledge how an author can discuss at length the history of this information and never actually reveal any SECRET INFORMATION!
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