The stream of mystic christianity which we have watched from its distant springs flows on in an ever deepening and widening channel through the whole of the middle ages. Theosophy forward moving ahead in the 21st century. This website was begun by an associate of the ult in london, england, and is dedicated to providing clear and reliable information and explanation regarding all aspects of theosophy and the. Theosophy is the esoteric mystery within christianity and transcends sect, dogma, and custom and even crosses over into mysticism within judaism and islam to demonstrate the kinship of theosophists regardless of religion a kinship of spirit and experience in the celestial realms wherein god emanates himself in greater degrees the higher one. From theosophy to christian faith, a comparison of theosophy with christianity 1919. This book outlines the relationship between christianity and theosophy by presenting an esoteric interpretation of biblical concepts. In germany more particularly there came a time when what is called mystic christianity formed almost the only spiritual. For one thing, if this were not the case then why is it that of all the writers. For unknown thousands of years before our christian era, certain spiritual teachings and codes of living received from a. Dec fi19 theesotericbasisofcmstlaiiliy or tieosophyandcliristiandoctrine. The scope of theosophy, so conceived, eliminates any possibility of sectarianism in authentic. Theosophy within christianity the word theosophy, meaning divine wisdom, designates an ancient outlook that recognizes within the many outward forms of religion an inner core shared by all of them.
There was the famous center of learning at alexandria in egypt, with an inner group of healers known as therapeutae. William kingsland may 5, 1855 february 6, 1936 was an english engineer, scientist, author and theosophist. Christianity and theosophy theosophical society in america. The theosophical teachings and literature do not mention these subjects very often at all. Pdf jacob bohme and christian theosophy 2015 wouter j. In earlier centuries, particularly in central europe, theosophy was a recognised section of philosophy and even of theology. List of names and technical terms bibliography preface manichaeism, esoteric buddhism and suhrawardis oriental theosophy share a common ontological base whose origin lies in the simorghian culture. Universal brotherhood, planetary citizenship and the search for eternal wisdom are among the central ideas inspiring this website. Theosophy on jesus it may be asked in what way theosophy views jesus. Theosophy and christianity the word theosophy gives rise to a peculiar misunderstanding in so far as people are prone to suppose that behind divine wisdom there is a pretended knowledge of god. He was president of the blavatsky lodge in london and was present in the meetings where h.
They form indoiranian school of theosophy, whose latest member is modern theosophy including. Does theosophy say much about islam, muslims, or the prophet muhammad. The few references are a mixture of both positive and negative statements and remarks. Esoteric christianity annie besant theosophy world. These books can take me from 2 to 10 hours to create. Four lectures delivered at the twentyfifth anniversary meeting of the theosophical society, at benares, december, 1900 london and benares. Christianity, theosophical approaches to theosopedia. Christianity and theosophy, for more than a hundred years, have had a complex and sometimes troubled relationship. Its mission statement is to spread broadcast the teachings of theosophy as recorded in the writings of h. In esoteric christianity, besants aim is to restore the secret truths underlying christian doctrine. The number 7 has, ever since the theosophical society was founded november 17th, 1875, played a prominent part in all its affairs, and, as usual, the symbols which particularly relate or pertain to the society are in number, seven.
Christianity and theosophy, for more than a hundred years, have had a complex and. T h e o s o p h y, c h r i s t i a n i t y, a n d t h e c o u l o m b a ff a i r wherefore if they shall say unto you. Theosophy is a system of religious and philosophical beliefs held by the theosophical society which was founded in 1875 in new york city by h. Theosophy in christianity theosophical society in america. It is rather a matter of godlike wisdom, that is, a knowledge of the inner and imperishable man, of. Esoteric christianity, free pdf, ebook, epub global grey. Theosophy presents the wisdom of the west to the east and the wisdom of the east to the west. Theosophy is the essential truth underlying all religions and does. Though in its fundamental ideas theosophy is a revelation, yet there is no authority in it to an individual, unless he himself assents to it.
If the very tradition of christianity had lost its authority for christians, and its self appointed custodians had. Christianity, showing that this medley of sacred writings yields. Their number one goal, as stated in the secret doctrine a book written by blavatsky, is to form the nucleus of a universal brotherhood of man without distinction of race, colour, sex, or creed. The emblem of the theosophical society christianity and theosophy, for more than a hundred years, have had a complex and sometimes troubled relationship. For one thing, if this were not the case then why is it that of all the writers, philosophers, historians, and commentators who lived at. Christianity, as set forth by their inspired founders, make brotherhood the one essential of doctrine and of life. With nothing more than that, i pegged this as a new arm of the old theosophy project. It teaches the development of the human soul and reincarnation, along with pantheism and a form of gnosticism where special knowledge is gained.
Rudolf steiner, however, uses the term independently and with different and much wider connotation. Theosophy and christianity by annie besant, 18471933. Christianity and theosophy last updated february 06, 2020 a cross of the eastern orthodox church. The christian faith was and is the natal religion of the great majority of western members of the theosophical society ts from the generation of the founders to the late twentieth century. Pdf apocalypse in early ufo and alienbased religions. Christianity, numerically the worlds largest religion, and modern theosophy have had a complex and sometimes troubled relationship. Richard brooks usa this article was previously published in the theosophist, 127. Apaperreadbeforethebuivatskylodgeofthetheosophicalsociety y wm. Theosophy in christianity 2 these apparently isolated examples of mystery schools could be multiplied indefinitely, although in varying degrees of type and variations of thought. Christianity and theosophy wikimili, the best wikipedia. Theosophy is that branch of christianity, which eliminates the spiritual christ. In modern times, theosophical views have been held by rosicrucians and by speculative freemasons. These are all brand new from a smokefree, petfree home.
Theosophy, occult movement originating in the 19th century with roots that can be traced to ancient gnosticism and neoplatonism. The esoteric basis of christianity, or, theosophy and. It is doubtful the movement is really doing much upending, but they clearly wish it would. The christian faith was always the native religion of the great majority of western theosophists, but many came to theosophy through a process of examination or even opposition to christianity. Blavatsky has staunchly championed the gospels, in her articles on the esoteric basis of. Nevertheless, as a man must be ready to stand or fall by the noblest hypothesis of life which his heart and mind can conceive, this work is written to show that such a hypothesis exists in theosophy. A theosophical view of christianity theosophy forward. Manichaeism, esoteric buddhism and oriental theosophy. So, the title of the article is the selfhelp movement that is upending christianity. Most important books on theosophy recommended sequence of reading for good understanding of theosophy each book should be read minimum seven times. First of all, theosophy maintains that the jesus of popular christianity never existed. The key to theosophy 1889, and the voice of the silence 1889. Whereas theosophy doesnt promote or recommend any one particular religion, or even any religion at all, anthroposophy teaches that esoteric christianity is the one religion which needs to be accepted in the world today and that its the only thing which can make the necessary changes for humanity. Ellwood, the whole matter has been a divisive issue.
Blavatsky writes that, according to lexicographers, the term theosophia is composed of two greek wordstheos god, and sophos wise. Annie besant besant, annie, 18471933 the online books. Studying the original teachings of the modern theosophical movement is a means to achieve such goals. Download the bible, the holy quran, the mahabharata, and thousands of free pdf ebooks on buddhism, meditation, etc. Blavatsky pdf at canadian theosophical association superhuman men in history and religion second edition, 1917, by annie besant html at a textbook of theosophy c1912, by c. Now, it is the earnest belief of many of us that that statement is. I have been asked to say a few more words on the subject of theosophy in the christian bible. Because theosophy can be practised by christian or heathen. Last week, around 30,000 people downloaded books from my site 8 people gave donations. The theory of popular and ecclesiastical christianity now being so rapidly outgrown regards mankind as a race essentially corrupt, cursed at its fall by its incensed creator, and thenceforth lying under the wrath of page 11 god. Reading more number of times than that would further deepen and widen understanding. The new age movement originated among independent theosophical groups in the 1970s and 80s.