Publisher's Synopsis
The Brotherhood of the Rosy Cross is a book written by Arthur Edward Waite that explores the history and teachings of the Rosicrucian Order. The book delves into the origins of the order and its early members, as well as the principles and beliefs that guide its practices. Waite provides a detailed analysis of the Rosicrucian philosophy and its impact on various aspects of human life, including religion, science, and politics. He also discusses the role of the Rosicrucian Order in the development of Western esotericism and its influence on other mystical traditions. The Brotherhood of the Rosy Cross is a comprehensive guide to the Rosicrucian Order and its teachings, providing readers with a deep understanding of this ancient and enigmatic organization.Waite at his scholarly best, gives and account of the Rosicrucians from beginning to the present. Contents: Mythical Rosicrucian Precursors; Militia Crucifera Evangelica; Alchemists and Mystics; Symbolism of the Rose and Cross; Fama Fraternitatis; Confessio Fraternitatis; Chemical Nuptials; Authorship of the Chemical Nuptials; Development of Rosicrucian Literature; English Rosicrucianism; A Great German Alchemist (Michael Maier); Later Continental History; Awakening in England; German Rosicrucianism in the Eighteenth Century; Ritual and Masonic Period; Rosy and Golden Cross; Saint-Germain and Cagliostro; Fratres Lucis; Rosy Cross in Russia; English Rosicrucianism of the Nineteenth Century; A Modern Rosicrucian Order; A Kabalistic Order of the Rose-Croix; American Rosy Cross; Last Developments of the Mystery.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.
