The Rosicrucians - Hargrave Jennings - Bog

""The Rosicrucians: Their Rites and Mysteries"" is a book written by Hargrave Jennings that explores the history, beliefs, and practices of the Rosicrucian order. The Rosicrucians were a secretive group that emerged in Europe during the 17th century and claimed to possess esoteric knowledge and mystical powers. Jennings delves into the origins of the Rosicrucians, their influence on Western esotericism, and their impact on society and culture. The book also discusses the Rosicrucian's rituals, symbols, and teachings, including their belief in the unity of all religions and the power of spiritual transformation. Through a combination of historical research and personal insights, Jennings offers a comprehensive and fascinating look into the world of the Rosicrucians and their mysterious practices.""With chapters on the Ancient Fire and Serpent-Worshippers, and Explanations of the Mystic Symbols Represented in the Monuments and Talismans of the Primeval Philosophers. Contents: Critics of the Rosicrucians Criticized; Singular Adventure in Staffordshire; Insufficiency of Worldly Objects; The Hermetic Philosophers; An Historical Adventure; The Hermetic Brethren; Mythic History of the Fleur-De-Lis; Sacred Fire; Fire-Theolosophy of the Persians; Ideas of the Rosicrucians as to the Character of Fire; Monuments Raised to Fire-Worship in all Countries; Druidical Stones and Their Worship; Inquiry as to the Possibility of Miracle; Can Evidence be Depended Upon?�������Examination of Hume's Reasoning; Footsteps of the Rosicrucians Amidst Architectural Objects; The Round Towers of Ireland; Prismatic Investiture of the Microcosm; Cabalistic Interpretations by the Gnostics; Mystic Christian Figures and Talismans; The �������Rosy Cross������� in Indian, Egyptian, Greek, Roman, and Medi�����val Monuments; Myth of the Scorpion, or the Snake, in its Many Disguises; Ominous Character of the Colour �������White������� to English Royalty; The Beliefs of the Rosicrucians�������Meaning of Lights and of Commemorative Flambeaux in all Worship; The Great Pyramid; History of the Tower or Steeple; Presence of the Rosicrucians in Heathen and Christian Architecture; Rosicrucians Amidst Ancient Mysteries and in the Orders of Knighthood; Rosicrucianism in Strange Symbols; Connection Between the Templars and Gnosticism; Rosicrucian Origin of the Order of the Garter; Rosicrucian Supposed Means of Magic Through Signs, Signals, and Figures; Astro-Theosophical System of the Rosicrucians�������The Alchemic Magisterium.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.