This comprehensive and well-documented guide to the arcane Jewish tradition of mysticism was written by one of Britain's foremost writers on occult subjects. Enthusiastic in tone and grounded in scholarship, it presents and comments upon the mystic tradition's fundamental ideas. Author A. E. Waite's extensive and lucid history embraces the literature of the Kabbalah (including the Sepher Yezirah and Zohar and their central ideas), its foremost interpreters, its impact on Christian scholars, and its reputation as "the secret tradition." Waite's thought-provoking analysis includes a rejection of proposals by earlier occultists that many esoteric practices — alchemy, astrology, and Freemasonry, for instance — are founded on or are integral to Kabbalah. Introduction by Kenneth Rexroth.
A History of Mediaeval Jewish Philosophy by Isaac Husik Enlightening study by noted scholar elucidates distinguishing characteristics of works of Moses Maimonides, Isaac Israeli, Judah Halevi, Abraham Ibn Daud, Hillel ben Samuel, Levi ben Gerson, many others.
Jewish Mysticism: An Introduction to the Kabbalah by J. Abelson An overview of the salient features of Jewish mysticism, based on research by Jewish scholars as well as Talmudic and rabbinical literature. Topics include Essenism, Merkabah mysticism, Yetsirah, Zohar mysticism, more.
The Kybalion: A Study of the Hermetic Philosophy of Ancient Egypt and Greece by Three Initiates This concise guide offers a modern interpretation of one of ancient mystical philosophy's greatest treasures. It condenses Hermetic doctrine into seven compelling principles that can be successfully applied to everyday life.
The Lost Keys of Freemasonry by Manly P. Hall A high-ranking Mason offers a fascinating glimpse into the secretive society. Manly P. Hall describes the ethical training of a Mason and the character traits he must "build" within himself.
Witchcraft, Magic and Alchemy by Emile Grillot de Givry Historical tour of the occult offers a captivating exploration of sorcery and ceremonial magic. Its 375 rare black-and-white illustrations depict possession and exorcism, curses, Kabbalah, tarot, witches' sabbath, alchemy, more.
The Concise History of Freemasonry by Robert Freke Gould, Frederick J. W. Crowe This authoritative survey by a Masonic historian traces the development of "the Craft" from ancient to modern times, chronicling its spread throughout Europe, the Far East, Africa, and the Americas.
Duncan's Ritual of Freemasonry by Malcolm A. Duncan A must for every Mason, this volume is a guide for neophytes as well as a reference for the initiated. 100 illustrations accompany simple, accurate explanations of gestures, symbols, and terms.
The Kabbalah Unveiled by S. L. MacGregor Mathers Written by a noted occultist, this essential guide to the ancient Jewish doctrine of esoteric knowledge focuses on the actual sacred texts to offer an objective, reliable interpretation.
The Holy Grail: History, Legend and Symbolism by A. E. Waite The famed scholar and occultist draws upon Malory's Morte D'Arthur and other medieval sources to reveal the Grail quest's true meaning, both in symbolic and in historic terms.
