"Blavatsky's collected writings offer a treasure trove of material bearing on
her travels and experiences, her mediumistic talent, the growth of her religious
worldview, the nature of the masters (Mahatmas) in Tibet, and the origin of the
Theosophical Society, its doctrines and personalities. In addition, her major works Isis
Unveiled (1877), The Secret Doctrine (1888), and The Voice of the
Silence (1889) document her enormous engagement with ancient and modern authorities
in her tireless pursuit of answers regarding man's spiritual life and purpose."
A volume in the
Western Esoteric Masters
Series
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A volume in the Western Esoteric Masters Series: Helena Blavatsky
Edited and introduced by Nicholas
Goodrick-Clarke
Just published by North
Atlantic Books, Berkeley, California, USA
$14.95, paperback, xii + 220 pp. (ISBN:
155643457X)
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This volume introduces Helena Blavatsky to the student and general reader by means of a
concise anthology of her writings.
An extended introductory essay on her life and work is followed by readings from
Blavatsky's extensive writings with editorial commentary.
For an overview, see Table of Contents below.
Introduction: H.P. Blavatsky and
Theosophy [pp. 1-20]
Part One: The Western Esoteric Tradition
[Anthology pp. 21-118]
Chapter 1 From Spiritualism to Occultism
Chapter 2 Ancient Wisdom Rediscovered
Chapter 3 Secret Brotherhoods
Chapter 4 Oriental Kabbalah
Chapter 5 Mesmerism and Magic
Chapter 6 Hermetic Philosophers and Rosicrucians
Part Two: Theosophy [Anthology
pp. 119-205]
Chapter 7 Buddhism and Brahmanism
Chapter 8 Cosmogony
Chapter 9 Macrocosm and Microcosm
(i) The Hierarchical Structure and Government of the Cosmos
(ii) The Septenary Constitution of Man and Cosmos
(iii) Correspondences
Chapter 10 Evolution
Chapter 11 Personal Growth and Devotion
(i) Spiritual Guidance
(ii) Meditation
(iii) Devotional Works
Bibliography [pp.
207-213]
Index [pp. 215-220]
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