Secret Wisdom

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Details: Secret Wisdom is a profusely illustrated exploration of the Western Mystery tradition & its development through the centuries. Aspects of the tradition can be seen to have influenced the growth of Christianity, the culture of the Renaissance & even the great discoveries of astronomy & experimental science. The book explains this hidden current of knowledge & demonstrates how profoundly important it has been, subtly yet strongly influencing our culture in a variety of ways. Features include: * How the tradition of secret knowledge was founded in ancient Greece, in the rites of Demeter at Eleusis & the Orphic Mysteries. * The rise of the Greek philosophers, who reveal the real meaning of astrology & the purpose of humanity. * What Christ's teachings absorbed from the Mysteries. * How the Persians preserved the tradition, developing sophisticated techniques of alchemy, astrology & magic. * The revelation of the knowledge during the Renaissance, as ancient manuscripts are discovered & translated. * ' Learned magic' & its role in shaping the perceptions of famous scientists & inventors. * The concept of ideal societies, & their reflection of secret understanding. * The relationship between alchemy & experimental science. * The expression of the Mysteries through art & literature. Ideal for: Those seeking more knowledge on the occult societies & arcane through out the ages. This paperback has 208 pages & measures 25.3cm x 21cm x 1.5cm