Publisher's Synopsis
The New and Authentic History of the Rosicrucians by Fr. Wittemans is a comprehensive and detailed account of the history, teachings, and practices of the Rosicrucian Order. The book provides an in-depth exploration of the origins of the Rosicrucian movement, tracing its roots back to ancient Egypt and the mystery schools of the Middle East. The author delves into the beliefs and practices of the Rosicrucians, including their focus on spiritual development, the use of symbolism and allegory, and their connection to the Hermetic tradition. The book also explores the role of the Rosicrucians in the development of Western esotericism, including their influence on the works of prominent figures such as Paracelsus, John Dee, and Francis Bacon.In addition to its historical and philosophical content, The New and Authentic History of the Rosicrucians also includes practical exercises and techniques for readers interested in exploring the Rosicrucian path. These include meditation practices, visualization exercises, and techniques for working with symbols and archetypes.Overall, The New and Authentic History of the Rosicrucians is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history and teachings of this influential esoteric order.Very Scarce Book on Rosicrucianism! Contents: Introduction; Traditional Origin of the Order of the Rosicrucians; Christian Rosencreutz and his Successors; the Renaissance of the Order in the Eighteenth Century; The Rosicrucians in the Netherlands and France; Bacon and the English Rosicrucians; The Ergon and the Parergon of the Rosicrucian; The Golden Rosicrucian; The Rosicrucian in Russia; The Rosicrucians of the Eighteenth Degree of Scottish Freemasonry; The Rose-Croix Grade in the Freemasonry of Holland; Saint Germaine and the Rosicrucians of France of the Eighteenth Century; Rosicrucians in the Nineteenth Century; Rosicrucians and Theosophy; The Golden Dawn; References; Principle Dates of the History of the Rosicrucians; Bibliography.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.
