The Mysterious Sphinx

by Hilton Hotema

A startling expose showing how a symbol for the ancient masters evolved into the God of Christianity. The Secret of the Cosmic Principles Which Constitute Man; The Lost Word; The Vital Principle of Life; How the Masters Communed With the Cosmic Powers & Principle; How Symbolism Develops Man.

96 pages, Spiral-bound

First published January 1, 1996

Reviews

[Kaberoi Rua · Rating 4 out of 5]

Hotema’s The Mysterious Sphinx reads like a wake-up call to those seeking a deeper understanding of ancient wisdom buried beneath religious dogma. He argues that early church leaders deliberately distorted spiritual teachings, replacing symbolic truths with literal interpretations to control the masses.

At its core, this book explores the deeper meaning behind ancient symbols, particularly the Sphinx and the concept of “animal sacrifice.” Hotema explains that these sacrifices weren’t about killing animals but about overcoming our lower nature—our base instincts. He reframes biblical fire not as hellfire, but as a creative and transformative energy within the human being, especially centered in the spine.

Hotema’s message is simple yet powerful: man is not an animal, nor is he born in sin. He is a divine being capable of great things if he learns to master himself. The book makes a strong case that true spiritual power comes not from worship or belief, but from inner discipline, knowledge, and the courage to rise above programmed behavior.

Hotema is a five-star esoteric writer in every sense—clear, fearless, and packed with truth. That said, I don’t give five stars to books under 100 pages. At 72 pages, this one comes close, but the brevity holds it just shy of that mark.