In a beautifully crafted narrative that transports the reader from the salons of Europe to the shores of Tahiti, Harry Liebersohn examines the transformation of global knowledge during the great age of scientific exploration. He moves beyond the traditional focus on British and French travelers to i[...]
Acclaimed by "Publishers Weekly" as "a classic reference, dizzying in its breadth," this volume explores the themes underlying ancient mythology, philosophy, and religion. Hundreds of entries range from esoteric elements of Islamic and Christian history to arcane rituals practiced by Druids, Freemas[...]
An encyclopedia of ancient mythology, ritual, and symbolism relevant to ancient occult beliefs and the esoteric traditions of the world throughout history is presented in an accessible format and features hundreds of entries on some of their most significant aspects. Reprint. 15,000 first printing.[...]
The author of The Secret Teachings of All Ages examines the ethical training required of a Freemason, in a reset edition of his 1923 classic that is complemented by original illustrations and the texts of two additional works, Freemasonry of the Ancient Egyptians and Masonic Orders of Fraternity. Or[...]