The Secret Societies of All Ages & Countries - Volume 1

Charles William Heckethorn

Cosimo, Inc., 1. nov. 2005 - 376 sider

This society, probably the most pernicious association which has ever existed in Europe, was, or is-for we have no proofs that it has ceased to exist-an association of blacklegs, thieves, extortioners, rogues and villains of every kind... -from "The Camorra" From the modern intrigue of conspiracy theories to the immense popularity of The Da Vinci Code, the fascination with secret societies-and their arcane knowledge and power-has never been so rampant. This monumental, encyclopedic work details the initiations and ceremonies, the codes and customs of mysterious organizations from ancient times to the modern world. First published in 1875 and completely revised and updated in 1897, this remains the definitive, authoritative guide to secret societies... and to the spiritual evolution of humanity they represent. Volume I explores: the Magi and the Mithraics . Egyptian priests and kings Chinese metaphysics . the Druids . Cabbalism and Gnosticism pagan rites and myths echoed in Christianity . heretics the Assassins and the Dervishes . chivalrous knights the Inquisition . Alchemy . the Mafia . the Illuminati and much more. Also available from Cosimo Classics: The Secret Societies of All Ages & Countries: Vol. 2. British historian and author CHARLES WILLIAM HECKETHORN (c. 1826-1902) was born in Switzerland but emigrated to England as a child. Among his writings are a novel, a book of verse, translations of Scandinavian folklore, and the travelogues Italian Lights and Shadows, London Souvenirs, and London Memories.

Indhold

• Ikteoddctiok I Intelligibility and Nature of Secret Societies 2 Classi: 12
• BOOK I: 21
• Thb Mithkaics 29 Mysteries of Mithras 30 Origin of Mithraio: 30
• Egipiiah Mysteries 47 Antiquity of Egyptian Civilisation: 42
• Grata Rifoa or Highbsx Dbobse op Esiphan Initiation 59: 51
• Metamorphosis op thb Lbgind of Isis 68 Spread of Egyptian: 57
• CHINES and Japanese Mtstbbibs 77 Chinese Metaphysics: 63
• The Dbuids 93 The Druids the Magi of the West 94 Temples: 73
• BOOK II: 81
• Thk Gnostics 118 Character of Gnosticism 119 Doctrines: 94
• CHRISTIAN INITIATIONS: 103
• BOOK IV: 111
• Sous of thb Widow hi Origin of Religion of Love 112 Manes: 113
• The Boshbsiah154 The Rosheniah Sect and its Founder 155: 123
• Thi Dbbvishis 165 Derrahes 166 Shiites and Sannites 167: 132
• HERETICS: 137
• BOOK VI: 147
• BOOK VII: 161
• ThbBbaTI Paoli 214 Character of the Society 215 Tendencies: 169
• BOOK VIII: 195
• A10HTMISTS 238 Astrology perhaps Secret Heresy 239 Process: 201
• Bmanusi Swrdkkbobg 254 Emanuel Swedenborg 255: 211
• Makrnism 266 Martinez Paschalis 267 SaintMartin 217218: 217
• The Thugs 294 Introductory 295 Name and Origin 296 Prac: 245
• The Chauffeurs ob Bubkirs 301 Origin and Organisation: 252
• Thb Camokba 312 Origin of the Caniorra 313 Different kinds: 264
• Rosiobcoiaks 268 Merits of the Rosicrucians 269 Origin of: 273
• Mala Vita 326 The Mala Vita 275: 275
• Beggars Tkamps and Thieves 331 Languages and Signs 332: 282
• Asiatic Bbkthken 28 r Origin of the Order 282 Division of this: 291
• The Skopzi341 Various Russian Sects 342 The Skopzi: 292
• The Cantors oe Muckers 349 Eva von Buttler arid her Sect: 301
• Ilmtminati351 The Term IUuroinati 352 Foundation of Order: 306
• Tub Gbbman Union 364 Statements of Founder 315: 315
• Gibman Wobkmens Uniosb373 Huntsmans Phraseology 374: 330
• Authorities Consulted: 336
• Index: 345

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• Titel: The Secret Societies of All Ages & Countries - Volume 1; Bind 1 af The Secret Societies of All Ages & Countries
• Forfatter: Charles William Heckethorn
• Udgave: genoptrykt
• Udgiver: Cosimo, Inc., 2005
• ISBN: 1596054360, 9781596054363
• Længde: 376 sider