The Brotherhood of the Rosy Cross

The Brotherhood of the Rosy Cross is a book written by Arthur Edward Waite that delves into the history and teachings of the Rosicrucian order. The Rosicrucians were a secret society that emerged in Europe during the 17th century, and their teachings focused on spiritual development and the attainment of knowledge through a combination of alchemy, astrology, and mysticism.In this book, Waite explores the origins of the Rosicrucian movement and its influence on Western esotericism. He examines the key figures associated with the order, including Christian Rosenkreuz, and discusses their beliefs and practices. Waite also provides an overview of the Rosicrucian literature, including the Fama Fraternitatis and the Confessio Fraternitatis.Throughout the book, Waite emphasizes the importance of the Rosicrucian teachings in the development of Western occultism. He argues that the Rosicrucians were instrumental in shaping the spiritual and philosophical movements of the Renaissance and the Enlightenment, and that their legacy continues to influence modern esotericism.Overall, The Brotherhood of the Rosy Cross is a comprehensive and insightful exploration of one of the most influential secret societies in Western history. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of the Rosicrucians and their enduring impact on spiritual and philosophical thought.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.