Published by Blavatsky Study Center. Online Edition copyright 2003.
Online Introductions to Theosophy
compiled by Daniel H. Caldwell
"Theosophy is Divine Knowledge or Science. . . . 'Divine Wisdom,' (Theosophia) or Wisdom of the gods, as (theogonia), genealogy of the gods. The word theos means a god in Greek, one of the divine beings, certainly not 'God' in the sense attached in our day to the term. Therefore, it is not 'Wisdom of God,' as translated by some, but Divine Wisdom such as that possessed by the gods. The term is many thousand years old." --- H.P. Blavatsky, The Key to Theosophy, 1889.
"Theosophy is no new candidate for the world's attention, but only the restatement of principles which have been recognised from the very infancy of mankind." --- Master K.H., The Mahatma Letters, Letter 8. .
See also http://theosophyonthe.net for the classics of Modern Theosophy.
Selected Excerpts & Articles on Theosophy
• Introduction to H.P. Blavatsky and Theosophy published by Blavatsky Study Center.
• From Long-Sealed Ancient Fountains: The Origin of Modern Theosophy compiled from the writings of H.P. Blavatsky and the Mahatmas
• What Is Theosophy? by Grace F. Knoche
• Theosophy - A Checklist of Principles published by Blavatsky Net
• Key Concepts of Theosophy by David Pratt
• Basic Ideas of Theosophy by Geoffrey A. Farthing
• An Epitome of Theosophy by William Q. Judge
• Propositions of Psychology 10 propositions from H.P.Blavatsky's Isis Unveiled
• Three Fundamental Propositions by H.P. Blavatsky
• Six Items of Cosmogony by H.P. Blavatsky
• Dreams H.P.B. on dreams, the inner worlds, etc.
• On the Kama-loka and Devachan by H.P. Blavatsky
• On the Mysteries of Re-incarnation by H.P. Blavatsky
• On Re-incarnation or Re-birth by H.P. Blavatsky
• Studies in Isis Unveiled by H.P. Blavatsky• The Voice of the Silence: Selected Extracts
• Isis Unveiled: An Overview by Alvin Boyd Kuhn
• Mahatma Letters: A Summary by Alvin Boyd Kuhn
• Secret Doctrine: A Birdeye's View by Alvin Boyd Kuhn
Selected Books on Theosophy• To Light a Thousand Lamps: A Theosophic Vision by Grace F. Knoche
• Deity, Cosmos & Man: An Outline of Esoteric Science by Geoffrey A. Farthing
• Foundations of Esoteric Philosophy from the Writings of H.P. Blavatsky Arranged with a Foreword and Notes by Ianthe H. Hoskins
• An Invitation to The Secret Doctrine "A succinct and appealing statement of the SD's principal truths in H. P. Blavatsky's own words." A recommended introduction.
• The Key to Theosophy by H.P. Blavatsky. HPB answers basic questions about Theosophy. A good introduction for inquirers.
• The Occult World by A.P. Sinnett. Theosophical classic.
• Esoteric Buddhism by A.P. Sinnett. Theosophical classic
• Echoes from the Orient by William Q. Judge
• The Ocean of Theosophy by William Q. Judge
• Modern Theosophy: An Outline of Its Principles by Claude Falls Wright
• What is Theosophy?: A General View for Inquirers by Charles J. Ryan
• The Study of Theosophy by Theosophy Library Online
• Theosophy: An Introduction published by The Theosophical Society in America (Wheaton, Illinois, USA)
• Study Papers on Theosophy published by The Theosophical Society in England (London)
• An Enquiry into the Nature of Mind by Adam Warcup
• When We Die: A Description of the After-Death States and Processes as given in The Mahatma Letters by Geoffrey A. Farthing
• Archaic History of the Human Race: As recorded in The Secret Doctrine by H. P. Blavatsky by Gertrude W. van Pelt
• The Universal Mystery-Language and Its Interpretation by Henry T. Edge
• Theosophical Light on the Christian Bible by Henry T. Edge• Theosophy and Christianity by Henry T. Edge
More introductory material can be found at:
• Blavatsky Study Center: Introductory Material
See also:
• Major Online Books & Pamphlets about H.P. Blavatsky and Theosophy
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