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In proceeding to the contemplation of the mysteries of knowledge and Christian faith, we shall adhere to the celebrated and venerable rule of tradition, commencing from the origin of the universe, setting forth those points of physical contemplation which are necessary to be... Read Full Overview

Early Christianity held secrets equal to those of other great religions, says Annie Besant. Its first followers guarded them as priceless treasures. After an increasingly rigid hierarchy began to bury these truths in the early centuries A.D., they were known only to a few initiates,... Read Full Overview

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In proceeding to the contemplation of the mysteries of knowledge, we shall adhere to the celebrated and venerable rule of tradition, commencing from the origin of the universe, setting forth those points of physical contemplation which are necessary to be premised, and removing... Read Full Overview

As outspoken in his day as Richard Dawkins or Christopher Hitchens are today, American freethinker and author ROBERT GREEN INGERSOLL (1833-1899) was a notorious radical whose uncompromising views on religion and slavery (they were bad, in his opinion), women's suffrage (a good... Read Full Overview

A doorway to quiet revelation and bold inquiry-an enduring key to a hidden history. Esoteric Christianity, Or The Lesser Mysteries invites curious readers into a landscape where mystic christian writings meet rigorous enquiry. This work gathers Besant's attentive, often luminous... Read Full Overview

Cet ouvrage, crit l'intention de ceux qui ne se satisfont pas des enseignements exot riques, a pour objet d'appeler l'attention sur les v rit s profondes qui sont la base du Christianisme. Le d sir g n reux de partager avec tous ce qui est pr cieux, de r pandre pleines... Read Full Overview

Reproduction of the original: Esoteric Christianity by Annie Besant

The object of this book is to suggest certain lines of thought as to the deep truths underlying Christianity, truths generally overlooked, and only too often denied. The generous wish to share with all what is precious, to spread broadcast priceless truths, to shut out none from... Read Full Overview

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