Oracle

by Claude Bragdon

""Oracle"" by Claude Bragdon is a book that explores the concept of divination and the power of the human mind to access higher levels of consciousness. The author draws on his extensive knowledge of ancient wisdom traditions, including the teachings of the Pythagoreans and the Hermeticists, to present a comprehensive guide to divination and spiritual development.The book is divided into three parts. The first part introduces the reader to the concept of divination and the various methods that have been used throughout history to access higher levels of consciousness. The second part focuses on the role of the human mind in divination and spiritual development, and provides practical exercises and techniques for developing one's intuitive abilities.The third part of the book explores the relationship between divination and the natural world, and presents a holistic view of the universe that integrates science, spirituality, and mysticism. The author argues that by tapping into the power of the natural world and aligning oneself with the rhythms of the universe, one can achieve a greater sense of purpose and fulfillment in life.Overall, ""Oracle"" is a thought-provoking and insightful book that offers a unique perspective on divination and spiritual development. It is recommended for anyone interested in exploring the mysteries of the universe and unlocking the potential of the human mind.The communications presented in this book constitute a psychic phenomenon in the sense that they were received through automatic writing, but it is because of their intrinsic and not their evidential value that the authors break the silence which had surrounded them for seven years. They cast an illumination upon life; they strike the true Delphic note of prophecy, wisdom, rapture. These communications bespeak the serious attention of every sincere searcher after spiritual light.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.

84 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1921

About the author

Claude Fayette Bragdon was an American architect, writer, and stage designer based in Rochester, New York, up to World War I, then in New York City.

The designer of Rochester’s New York Central Railroad terminal (1909–13) and Chamber of Commerce (1915–17), as well as many other public buildings and private residences, Bragdon enjoyed a national reputation as an architect working in the progressive tradition associated with Louis Sullivan and Frank Lloyd Wright. Along with members of the Prairie School and other regional movements, these architects developed new approaches to the planning, design, and ornamentation of buildings that embraced industrial techniques and building types while reaffirming democratic traditions threatened by the rise of urban mass society. In numerous essays and books, Bragdon argued that only an “organic architecture” based on nature could foster democratic community in industrial capitalist society.