Christian Rosenkreutz And The Rosicrucians

By W. Wynn Westcott

Book Overview

""Christian Rosenkreutz and the Rosicrucians"" by W. Wynn Westcott is a comprehensive exploration of the history, teachings, and practices of the enigmatic Rosicrucian order. The book begins by tracing the origins of the Rosicrucians back to the legendary figure of Christian Rosenkreutz, a German mystic who purportedly founded the order in the early 17th century. Westcott then delves into the Rosicrucian's philosophy, which is rooted in a blend of Christian mysticism, Hermeticism, and alchemy. The author explores the Rosicrucian's teachings on the nature of God, the universe, and humanity, as well as their practices, which include meditation, ritual, and the use of symbols and sigils. Throughout the book, Westcott draws on a range of historical sources and texts, including the famous Rosicrucian manifestos, to provide a detailed and insightful look into this secretive and fascinating order. Whether you are a student of esotericism, a spiritual seeker, or simply curious about the Rosicrucians, this book is an essential guide to one of the most intriguing and influential mystical traditions in Western history.THIS 26 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Theosophical Siftings: A Collection of Essays, by W. Wynn Westcott. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 076612990X.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1425359515
• ISBN13: 9781425359515
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"