Melchizedek and the Mystery of Fire: A Treatise in Three Parts

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• Manly P. Hall

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• 46 Seiten
• 2 Lesestunden

• Esoterik & Religion
• Sammelwerke, Anthologien

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Melchizedek and the Mystery of A Treatise in Three Parts (1926) is a concise exploration by mystic Manly P. Hall, delving into ancient ritual symbolism within Christianity and its roots in earlier religions. The work also discusses the "occult anatomy" of the human body, attributing meaning to various organs and glands. Hall, a Canadian-born writer and lecturer on mysticism, was introduced to ancient mysteries in Los Angeles in 1919, becoming a preacher at the Church of the People by age 18. He captivated patrons Carolyn Lloyd and her daughter Estelle, who funded his global expeditions, enriching his understanding of ancient traditions and resulting in a vast library of rare philosophical texts. Throughout his seven-decade career, Hall delivered thousands of lectures, authored 150 books and pamphlets, and wrote numerous essays. While Melchizedek is a Biblical figure, Hall uses him as a gateway to examine the allegorical nature of Biblical stories and the hidden truths within. He argues that modern Christians often overlook these deeper meanings due to inherited traditions. The text is rich in mysticism, weaving together rituals and legends from diverse ancient civilizations, illustrating a shared human truth reflected in Biblical allegory. The final section connects the human body to zodiac signs and Biblical events, positing that each individual is a universe unto themselves. Hall's influence grew in the 1920s and 1930s, cul

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2022
• Einband: Hardcover