Ancient And Modern Initiation
Ancient and Modern Initiation
BY
MAX HEINDEL
[1865-1919]
THE ROSICRUCIAN FELLOWSHIP
INTERNATIONAL HEADQUARTERS
MT. ECCLESIA
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OCEANSIDE, CALIFORNIA, 92054, U.S.A.
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Within the pages of this little volume are to be found some of the most
priceless gems belonging to the deepest phases of the Christian religion.
These gems are the result of the spiritual investigations of that inspired
and illumined Seer, Max Heindel, the authorized messenger of the Elder
Brothers of the Rose Cross, who are working to disseminate throughout the
Western World the deeper spiritual meanings which are both concealed and re-
vealed within the Christian religion.
The various important steps as outlined in the life of our Savior, Christ
Jesus, form the general plan of Initiation for humanity. Max Heindel in
this work gives a deeper and more mystic insight into this alchemical pro-
cess as it takes place in the body of man himself. For we are but "a little
lower than the angels...and it doth not yet appear what we shall be."
This volume will be a welcome addition to the libraries of many ministers
and church organizations throughout the world. It will sound a new note of
inspiration and encouragement to all those who labor in His name.
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The Rosicrucian School has a priceless heritage in the opportunity to
promulgate, during this crucial time in the spiritual evolution of men and
nations, the esoteric teachings belonging to the Christian Church. "Unto
whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required." Therefore it is
in the spirit of reverence and humility that the Rosicrucian Fellowship
dedicates the priceless teachings contained within this little book to the
service of all humanity.
May its Truth enlighten, its Wisdom guide, and its Love enfold all those
who come to partake of its Waters of Life. And may each one who comes find
the Illumined Way that is outlined herein.
"The kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchantman, seeking goodly pearls.
Who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he
had and bought it."
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I
THE TABERNACLE IN THE WILDERNESS
Chapter Page
I.--The Atlantean Mystery Temple............................. 9
II.--The Brazen Altar and Laver...............................17
III.--East Room of the Temple..................................28
IV.--The Ark of the Covenant..................................36
V.--The Sacred Shekinah Glory................................46
VI.--The New Moon and Initiation..............................54
PART II
THE CHRISTIAN MYSTIC INITIATION
I.--The Annunciation and Immaculate Conception...............63
II.--Mystic Rite of Baptism...................................75
III.--The Temptation...........................................84
IV.--The Transfiguration......................................91
V.--The Last Supper and Footwashing.........................102
VI.--Gethsemane, the Garden of Grief.........................109
VII.--The Stigmata and the Crucifixion........................114
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ILLUSTRATIONS
Page
The Tabernacle in the Wilderness (Frontpiece)
The Brazen Laver...............................................22
The Holy Place and the Holy of the Holies......................33
The Tabernacle in the Wilderness
"The Shadow of Good Things to Come".........................51
Christian Mystic Initiation: The Path Through the Heart........59
The Nine Steps of the Christian Mystic Initiation..............65
The Process of Transfiguration.................................94
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PART ONE
THE TABERNACLE
IN THE WILDERNESS
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