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Written by Manly Palmer Hall at a young age, this work presents a deep exploration of conceptual truth, appealing to readers interested in mythology and the occult. It serves as a compelling follow-up for fans of Joseph Campbell's "The Power of Myth," offering insights into the right-hand path of occult practices. Hall's unique perspective and clarity make it a thought-provoking read for those seeking to delve into spiritual and philosophical themes.

Complete in itself, this volume originated as a commentary and expansion of Manly P. Hall's masterpiece of symbolic philosophy, The Secret Teachings of All Ages.   In Lectures on Ancient Philosophy, Manly P. Hall expands on the philosophical, metaphysical, and cosmological themes introduced in his classic work, The Secret Teachings of All Ages. Hall wrote this volume as a reader's companion to his earlier work, intending it for those wishing to delve more deeply into the esoteric philosophies and ideas that undergird the Secret Teachings. Particular attention is paid to Neoplatonism, ancient Christianity, Rosicrucian and Freemasonic traditions, ancient mysteries, pagan rites and symbols, and Pythagorean mathematics. First published in 1929-the year after the publication of Hall's magnum opus-this edition includes the author's original subject index, twenty diagrams prepared under his supervision for the volume, and his 1984 preface, which puts the book in context for the contemporary reader.

Exploring ancient myths and symbolism, Manly P. Hall delves into the reverence for creatures across water, air, and earth in various cultures. He highlights how these beings were seen as manifestations of invisible forces, representing divine power. The book illustrates how fish, insects, animals, reptiles, and birds are integral to the religious symbolism of many nations, reflecting the generative powers of Nature and serving as evidence of divine omnipresence throughout history.

The book explores the concept that all major religions share a common foundation rooted in Ancient Wisdom, challenging the notion of religious exclusivity. It posits that sacred texts serve to both preserve and obscure the mysteries of Eternal Law, highlighting the interconnectedness of religious writings. A comprehensive understanding of any single scripture requires knowledge of others, emphasizing the unity and interdependence of spiritual teachings across different faiths.

Manly Palmer Hall is perhaps most famous for his work The Secret Teachings of All Ages: An Encyclopedic Outline of Masonic, Hermetic, Qabbalistic and Rosicrucian Symbolical Philosophy, published in 1928 when he was 27 years old. In 1934, Hall founded the Philosophical Research Society (PRS) in Los Angeles, California, dedicating it to an idealistic approach to the solution of human problems. The PRS claims to be non-sectarian and entirely free from educational, political, or ecclesiastical control, and the Society's programs stress the need for the integration of philosophy, religion, and science into one system of instruction. The PRS Library, a public facility devoted to source materials in obscure fields, has many rare and scarce items now impossible to obtain elsewhere. In his over 70-year career, Hall delivered approximately 8,000 lectures in the United States and abroad, authored over 150 books and essays, and wrote countless magazine articles.

An Unabridged Edition by Manly P. Hall as he expands on, 'He who lives the Life shall know the Doctrine, ' with all Illustrations and Descriptions, to include: Introduction - Foreword - The Fire Upon the Altar - The Sacred City of Shamballa - The Mystery of the Alchemist - The Egyptian Initiate - The Ark of the Covenant - The Knights of the Holy Grail - The Mystery of the Pyramids.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 the original work.

2017 Reprint of 1929 Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. Originally Published As: "An Essay on the Fundamental Principles of Operative Occultism." This is an early and illustrated description of the seven spinal chakras and the science of regeneration. Manly P. Hall (1901-1990) founded the Philosophical Research Society in 1934, a non-profit organization dedicated to the dissemination of useful knowledge in the fields of philosophy, comparative religion and psychology. In his long career, spanning more than 70 years of dynamic public activity, Mr. Hall delivered over 8000 lectures in the United States and abroad, authored over 150 books and essays, and wrote countless magazine articles. This is one of Hall's essays on the art of self-realization, as expressed through the wisdom of the ages.