The Zelator

by David Ovason

Book Overview

THIS BOOK REVEALS THE CONSPIRACY BY LEONARDO, NEWTON, GOETHE AND OTHER MEMBERS OF THE INITIATE TRADITION TO INFLUENCE THE COURSE OF HISTORY BY MAGIC. From the dawn of history and perhaps beyond a... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0099255030
• ISBN13: 9780099255031
• Release Date: May 1999
• Publisher: Random House (UK)
• Length: 672 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.

Customer Reviews

A Fascinating Account of the Seeker

Mark Hedsel has written an intriguing account of his journey in his "Zelator." This remarkable book holds full of gems and insights as one will discover new knowledge that lies within. This book will surely takes the reader to the experience the mysterious knowledge as well the esoteric path. In this work, one can see the keys to unlock the ancient mysteries and knowledge. With little over eight chapters and roughly 460 pages as well the included fascinating pictures, this book is tough to read but well worth the read. For any devoted esoteric seekers of the truth and knowledge, I would highly recommend this book.

Worthy of Contemplation

Mark Hedsel had given a gift to seekers in this lovely book. Depending on where you are in your own journey, the Zelator will seem a rambling account of a man's journey through life, or as a cornucopia of esoteric clues and signposts. As another reviewer has pointed out, Hedsel gently points the seeker in different directions but leaves it to them to follow up. Thus has ever been the esoteric path. I've read this book three times now. I'm sure I will read it many more, discovering something new each time. Highly recommended.

Wonderful

An amazing book giving a few, no make that many secrets away of the ancient mystery schools which have survived to this day. Mainly with a Gurdjieff flavour with a few astrological, Rosicrucian and ancient history references.This is a slow burning type of book where the student has to search for the meaning behind Hedsel's veiled secrets. True Esotericism at its best to guide the seeker onward. Much like Fulcanelli, Hedsel and Ovason's secrets are only really available to those with eyes to see.The Bibliographic notes meticulously compiled by David Ovason run into 103 (Yes that's 103) pages and are worth the price of the book alone. They act as a signpost for the initiate who is seeking further answers pointing to a mixture of some rather obscure and common texts.There is a website dedicated to the book which I have published on the web. Just type "Hedsel" and "Zelator" on Google to find it.Highly recommended.

A Glimpse through the Veil

Without this book, I would still be asleep."The Zelator" will prove to be an insightful and inspiring read for all newcomers to Hermetic philosophy, and the occult in general. I agree that some of the information contained is not wholly accurate, but the serious student will find that further exploration of the various concepts contained will clarify any errors or misunderstandings.Ovason's footnotes, although extensive and fairly well informed, do tend to dwell on unimportant aspects of the subjects covered by Hedsel. The variety of arcane subjects dealt with and explained by Hedsel will provide a basic grounding in hermetic studies for any new student. There are also moments when Hedsel explains events in his life in relation to various alchemical operations. At times these insights into his personal life are touching and often moving.This book sets out to tell the story of one man's personal journey through initiation, it does not claim to be an instruction manual for magical works. It explores areas of occult study which would not be discussed so openly elsewhere and, for this alone, it deserves the respect of the reader.An excellent book.

Informative, revealing insights into an ancient metaphysics.

The Zelator: A Modern Initiate Explores The Ancient Mysteries is the engaging, candid, fascinating story of Mark Hedsel's life-long quest for true understandings of ancient metaphysics, magic, and spirituality. He shares his path of initiation into the antiquarian mysteries held within the silence of secret societies of Europe, the mid-East, and America. These are schools of thought and ritual tracing their heritage back to the hermetic lore of fabled Egypt. The Zelator will prove informative and revealing to students of metaphysics and others who seek the path to lost knowledge and ancient insights into the mysteries of life and the universe.