Rosicrucianism And Religion

By George Winslow Plummer and Khei

Book Overview

Rosicrucianism and Religion is a comprehensive exploration of the history, philosophy, and practices of the Rosicrucian Order, a mystical and esoteric society that emerged in Europe in the early 17th century. Written by Khei, a renowned scholar and practitioner of Rosicrucianism, this book delves into the origins of the order, its key figures, and its influence on Western spirituality and culture.The book begins by tracing the origins of Rosicrucianism to the Renaissance, a time of great intellectual and spiritual ferment in Europe. Khei describes the ideas and movements that contributed to the emergence of the Rosicrucian Order, including alchemy, Hermeticism, and Christian mysticism. He also explores the role of key figures such as Johann Valentin Andreae and Robert Fludd in shaping the order's philosophy and practices.The heart of the book is a detailed exploration of the Rosicrucian teachings and practices, including its emphasis on inner transformation, spiritual growth, and the attainment of mystical knowledge. Khei explains the order's complex symbolism, rituals, and meditative practices, and shows how they are designed to help the practitioner achieve spiritual enlightenment and union with the divine.Throughout the book, Khei emphasizes the close relationship between Rosicrucianism and traditional religion, particularly Christianity. He shows how the order's teachings and practices are deeply rooted in the Christian mystical tradition, and how they can be seen as a continuation of the spiritual quest that has animated Christianity since its inception.Rosicrucianism and Religion is a rich and illuminating exploration of one of the most fascinating and influential spiritual movements in Western history. Written with clarity and insight, it will be of great interest to anyone interested in the history of mysticism, spirituality, and religion.THIS 32 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Rosicrucian Fundamentals: A Synthesis of Religion, Science, and Philosophy, by Khei . To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564596346.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162864850
• ISBN13: 9781162864853
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"