The Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn was the cornerstone of all modern occultism, but from the very moment of its foundation in 1887 its true nature and even its history have been the subject of fierce debate.
Much has been written on its history, rituals and influence, but much of the tale remains to be told. In this clear and concise account of the Order the story is brought to completion. For the first time the Order's Historical Lecture (written by its founder, W. Wynn Westcott) is printed in full from a previously unknown manuscript. The whole text of the famous 'Anna Sprengel' letters is given in a new translation, and the turbulent history of the Order up to its dissolution in 1914 is recounted with the aid of new material from both privately printed and manuscript sources.
Contents
Foreword by Israel Regardie
Introduction
Chapter 1. Foundation
Chapter 2. Creation
Chapter 3. Action
Chapter 4. Wisdom
Chapter 5. Power
Chapter 6. Emanation
Chapter 7. Kingdom
Appendix A The Anna Sprengel Letters
Appendix B 'Historical Lecture' by Sapere Aude
Appendix C Neophyte Grade Ritual
Appendix D Condition for Entry into the Second Order
Appendix E Travelling in the Spirit Vision
Appendix F Astral Travelling
Appendix G The Manifesto of July 1903
Appendix H Constitution of the R.R. et A.C., November 1903
Select Bibliography
Index
Publication Information
R.A. Gilbert, The Golden Dawn: Twilight of the Magicians
Wellingborough, Northamptonshire: The Aquarian Press, 1983
ISBN 0-85030-278-1
£ 3.95
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