The Secret Teachings of All Ages

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This deluxe hardcover edition is based on the 1977 Diamond Jubilee 50th a iversary edition and features 54 full-color plates by Knapp, along with new cover art by Nikoo Bafti incorporating Knapp’s original artwork. First published in 1928, Manly P. Hall’s encyclopedia of esoteric symbols and traditions The Secret Teachings of All Ages has influenced and inspired generations of readers, scholars, and seekers with its interpretations of the themes underlying the ancient mythology, philosophy, religion, rituals, and mysteries of all ages.

The breathtaking illustrations by Knapp – gorgeous visions of Atlantean temples, Delphic oracles and Mithraic gods, swirling with color and arcane symbols – are among the most admired and imitated works in esoteric art. For nearly a century, The Secret Teachings of All Ages has been studied and treasured as one of the most influential texts on esoteric and metaphysical traditions ever written. “The book is like unto a door – a gate, in some old sanctuary, containing within it a wealth of imagery; a wealth of mysteries, designs and figures.

When you have wandered therein you might say to yourself: ‘I wish I had a guide to tell me what these things mean.’ And you will find your guide to be your own rational soul.” —Manly P. Hall, Esotericism and Exotericism, lecture, 1928 Author Manly P. Hall Author Info 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, spa ing 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.

Many of Mr. Hall’s lectures have been transcribed and are available as pamphlets; others were taped live, and the audio recordings are available on CD’s as well. He is perhaps best known for his 1928 classic, “”The Secret Teachings of All Ages,”” an encyclopedia of the world’s wisdom traditions and symbolic disciplines.

Today, younger generations are re-discovering the works and words of Manly Hall, finding that the material he put forth so many years ago is still relevant and useful today. Mr. Hall’s hope for humanity was to learn from the greatest minds of all times so that we may solve current problems – both in society and in self.

ISBN-13 978-0486471433 Publisher Dover Publication Date December 22, 2010 (Originally Published 1928) Edition Modern Reprint Binding Paperback Condition New Page Count 736 Pages