The Mysteries of Osiris, Or Ancient Egyptian Initiation

The Mysteries of Osiris, Or Ancient Egyptian Initiation
Author: Rev Dr R Swinburne Clymer
Publisher:
Total Pages: 322
Release: 2013-09-01
Genre:
ISBN: 9781479414017

R. Swinburne Clymer (1878-1966) was an American Rosicrucian. He reached the rank of Grand Master in 1905 and became the Supreme Grand Master of Fraternitas Rosae Crucis in 1922, serving as such until his death. The Mysteries of Osiris describes itself as "Setting forth the symbolism, mythology, legends and parables beginning with the outer religious systems of the Egyptians, primarily based on The Drama of the Heavens; together with the Inner or Esoteric Interpretations as taught in the lesser and greater mysteries throughout the ages, including the present.

The Mysteries of Initiation

The Mysteries of Initiation
Author: Rudolf Steiner
Publisher: Rudolf Steiner Press
Total Pages: 122
Release: 2021-10-14
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1855845911

In a concise study, Rudolf Steiner presents an inspirational sketch of the evolution of the Mysteries – from ancient Persia through Egypt and Greece, to the Christian era and the present day. He traces the line of initiates from Egyptian divinities Isis and Osiris to Moses, King Arthur’s Round Table and the Holy Grail in the twelfth century. Steiner focuses on the process of initiation as a historical topic: how initiation worked in ancient Egypt and in the late Middle Ages. But his presentation is also inspirational, leading to the question: How can we advance to initiation now? He underscores the potential for achieving enlightenment today without a teacher in the flesh, and explains the four stages of the process towards initiation. He also highlights the need for strenuous efforts to overcome the subtle power of evil – in the form of Lucifer and Ahriman – through selfless work. The four lectures collected here form an important landmark in Rudolf Steiner’s biography: the first being delivered on 3 February 1913 – the very day that the Anthroposophical Society was founded. First published in English under the title The Mysteries of the East and of Christianity and unavailable for many years, this edition has been re-edited by Professor Frederick Amrine and features appendices, an index as well as an introduction by Robert McDermott.

Egyptian Myths And Mysteries

Egyptian Myths And Mysteries
Author: Rudolf Steiner
Publisher: Youcanprint
Total Pages: 168
Release: 2016-12-14
Genre: History
ISBN: 8892640178

Rudolf Steiner emphasizes the astonishing and special relationship between our own time and that of ancient Egypt—how, in the natural rhythm of the ages, the so-called third Post-Atlantian (Egyptian) epoch is mirrored by the fifth (present) epoch. In this sense, today it is especially relevant to look at ancient Egypt with fresh eyes. The evolution of Western civilization has been profoundly influenced by Egyptian myths through the Greek mysteries. Because of other influences, however, this heritage has degenerated—thinking has mummified, and myth has all but disappeared. Consequently, it is important to revive the seed of goodness passed down to us from ancient Egypt. Through true imagination, we have the task of renewing human knowledge of the creative forces in nature, as the Egyptians attempted through the Osiris-Isis myth, and the Greeks through the myth of Demeter. This is what Steiner attempts in this lecture cycle. Steiner's subjects include: experiences of Egyptian initiations; esoteric anatomy and physiology; the stages of evolution of the human form; and much more. The final lecture is on the Christ impulse as the conqueror of matter.

The Mystery of Osiris

The Mystery of Osiris
Author: R Swinburne (Reuben Swinburne) Clymer
Publisher: Franklin Classics
Total Pages: 280
Release: 2018-10-15
Genre:
ISBN: 9780343313838

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

From Akhenaten to Moses

From Akhenaten to Moses
Author: Jan Assmann
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 167
Release: 2014
Genre: History
ISBN: 9774166310

The shift from polytheism to monotheism changed the world radically. Akhenaten and Moses--a figure of history and a figure of tradition--symbolize this shift in its incipient, revolutionary stages and represent two civilizations that were brought into the closest connection as early as the Book of Exodus, where Egypt stands for the old world to be rejected and abandoned in order to enter the new one. The seven chapters of this seminal study shed light on the great transformation from different angles. Between Egypt in the first chapter and monotheism in the last, five chapters deal in various ways with the transition from one to the other, analyzing the Exodus myth, understanding the shift in terms of evolution and revolution, confronting Akhenaten and Moses in a new way, discussing Karl Jaspers' theory of the Axial Age, and dealing with the eighteenth-century view of the Egyptian mysteries as a cultural model.

Becoming a Garment of Isis

Becoming a Garment of Isis
Author: Naomi Ozaniec
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 443
Release: 2022-03-08
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 1644113945

• Details the nine stages of the ancient Egyptian initiatory path, describing each stage’s powers as well as the culminating ceremony called “The Crown of Isis” • Provides profound guided meditations for each of the nine stages and illustrates the manifestation of this path’s principles through stories of awakening • Shares the author’s personal journey as a Garment of Isis and her own powerful interactions with Isis, which culminated in her serving as Oracle of Isis at the Parliament of World Religions in Chicago in 1993 The Sacred Science of ancient Egypt was an initiatory spiritual system, a technology of consciousness designed to birth a mystical communion with the divinities, an embodied union of being between the eternal and the mortal. After initiation was completed, the re-identified being, now divinely possessed, was known as a Garment of Isis, signifying that the goddess Isis dwelt within them. Offering a practical guide to the key principles within the Egyptian temple tradition, Naomi Ozaniec explores the process of creating and developing a personal relationship with the Neteru, the divinities and forces of creation of ancient Egypt. She details the nine stages of this initiatory path, which are divided into three phases--heartmind, spiritmind, and soulmind. This step-by-step, interactive process culminates in a ceremony called The Crown of Isis. The author provides profound guided meditations and illustrates the manifestation of the initiate’s powers through stories of awakening brought on by this spiritual path. She also shares her personal journey as a Garment of Isis and her own powerful interactions with Isis. An accessible yet substantive guide to initiation into the Egyptian Mysteries, this book details how to gradually awaken and attune your mind to the symbolic, open access to higher realms of consciousness, and enter into a mystical marriage between personal and divine consciousness.

The Secret Lore of Egypt

The Secret Lore of Egypt
Author: Erik Hornung
Publisher: Cornell University Press
Total Pages: 252
Release: 2001
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780801438479

The study of Egypt as the fount of all wisdom and stronghold of hermetic lore, already strong in antiquity, Hornung (Egyptology, U. of Basel) calls Egyptosophy. Though it was soundly rebuffed by Egyptology, based on conventional science and history, he thinks its continuing impact on western culture deserves scholarly attention. He reviews the various occult traditions and their expression during various eras. The original Esoterische Agypten was published by C. H. Beck'sche Verlagsbuchhandlung, Munich, in 1999, and translated by David Lorton, who has also translated Hornung's earlier books for Cornell. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.

Temple of the Soul Initiation Philosophy in the Temple of Osiris at Abydos

Temple of the Soul Initiation Philosophy in the Temple of Osiris at Abydos
Author: Muata Ashby
Publisher:
Total Pages: 704
Release: 2018-07-16
Genre: History
ISBN: 9781884564970

Initiation in the Temple of Osiris at Abydos, Egypt with Hieroglyph Translations of Temple Inscriptions detailing the Initiation Zones and Walking Path through The Temple Mysteries of the Priests and Priestesses.Detailed inscription translations of the discovered temple narrative path for initiates. THis book presents detailed hiearoglyphic panels showing the mystery wisdom and the path for initiates through the temple leading to the final attainment of spiritual enlightenment. An architectural, ichonographical and hieroglyphic study that melds photographic and spherical 360 images complemented with a web site to engage an immersive temple experience.

The Ancient Egyptian Book of Thoth

The Ancient Egyptian Book of Thoth
Author: Richard Jasnow
Publisher: Otto Harrassowitz Verlag
Total Pages: 612
Release: 2005
Genre: History
ISBN: 9783447050821

The composition, which the editors entitle the "Book of Thoth", is preserved on over forty Graeco-Roman Period papyri from collections in Berlin, Copenhagen, Florence, New Haven, Paris, and Vienna. The central witness is a papyrus of fifteen columns in the Berlin Museum. Written almost entirely in the Demotic script, the Book of Thoth is probably the product of scribes of the "House of Life", the temple scriptorium. It comprises largely a dialogue between a deity, usually called "He-who-praises-knowledge" (presumably Thoth himself) and a mortal, "He-who-loves-knowledge". The work covers such topics as the scribal craft, sacred geography, the underworld, wisdom, prophecy, animal knowledge, and temple ritual. Particularly remarkable is one section (the "Vulture Text") in which each of the 42 nomes of Egypt is identified with a vulture. The language is poetic; the lines are often clearly organized into verses. The subject-matter, dialogue structure, and striking phraseology raise many issues of scholarly interest; especially intriguing are the possible connections between this Egyptian work, in which Thoth is called "thrice-great", and the classical Hermetic Corpus, in which Hermes Trismegistos plays the key role. The first volume comprises interpretative essays, discussion of specific points such as the manuscript tradition, script, and language. The core of the publication is the transliteration of the Demotic text, translation, and commentary. A consecutive translation, glossary, bibliography, and indices conclude the first volume. The second volume contains photographs of the papyri, almost all of which reproduce their original size.