Chapter XXVI: Part III

Christ and His Mission. The Star of Bethlehem, the Mystery of Golgotha and the cleansing blood. Future Development and Initiation. Alchemy and Soul-growth. The Method of Acquiring First-hand Knowledge. Western Methods for Western People. Esoteric Training. Christian Rosenkreuz and the Order of Rosicrucians. The Rosicrucian Initiation.

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The Rosicrucian Philosophy

IN QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Price $2.00, Postfree.

A book of ready reference upon all mystic matters, which ought to be in the library of every occult student. It covers 432 pages; has a considerable number of illuminating diagrams, is printed on fine paper in clear type, reinforced binding of cloth with the beautiful Rosicrucian Symbols stamped upon the cover in red, black and gold; and the three edges are also gold.

_PARTIAL LIST OF SUBJECTS_

_Section I._—_Life on Earth._ Social Conditions, Marriage, Children, Sleep and Dreams, Health and Disease

_Section II._—_Life After Death._ Cremation. Purgatory, The First Heaven, The Second Heaven, The Third Heaven, Guardian Angels.

_Section III._—_Rebirth._ The Law of Rebirth, The Law of Causation, Transmigration.

_Section IV._—_The Bible Teachings._ The Creation, The Fall, The Immaculate Conception, Sayings of Christ.

_Section V._—_Spiritualistic Phenomena._ Mediumship, Obsession, Materialization.

_Section VI._—_Clairvoyance._ Dangers of Psychism, True Spiritual Unfoldment, Initiation.

_Section VIII._—_Animals_. Their Life Here and Hereafter.

It is truly _AN OCCULT INFORMATION BUREAU_!

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How Shall We Know Christ When he Comes?

By Max Heindel

15c Postfree.

The title indicates sufficiently the scope of the book.

It is direct and to _the point_ like all the writings of this author.

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The Rosicrucian Mysteries

_AN ELEMENTARY EXPOSITION_

BY MAX HEINDEL

200 pp. cloth. $1.50 postfree.

This is the Book for the Busy Man

who is seeking a solution to the Great Mystery called Life, but lacks leisure to wade through volumes of metaphysical speculations. The lucid and logical explanations carry conviction—they bear

_THE STAMP OF TRUTH_

Nevertheless, the language is so simple, clear and devoid of technicalities that _a child can understand_ its message. It is therefore specially suited to beginners, but advanced students will find

_THE MYSTERY OF LIGHT
COLOR AND CONSCIOUSNESS_,
and similar subjects of vital interest.

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Christ or Buddha?

Annet C. Rich.

Foreword by Max Heindel.

30c. Postfree.

The idea that India is the main repository of occult knowledge is held by many who have forsaken the Christian Religion to embrace Hinduism. “Christ or Buddha?” shows most clearly that

_THE WESTERN WISDOM TEACHINGS_

throw a light upon the problems of life which is much more intense, far-reaching and soul satisfying in every respect than that of the Eastern teachings. A partial list of contents will indicate its scope.

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Freemasonry and Catholicism

By MAX HEINDEL

_An Esoteric Exposition of the Cosmic Facts underlying these two Great Institutions, as determined by Occult Investigation_

Describes the influence of each of these institutions upon the evolution of mankind and the ultimate destiny of each.

The building of King Solomon’s Temple has always remained a theme of great interest; but add to this the story of the Queen of Sheba and the real builder of the Temple, Hiram Abiff, so seldom read of in current literature, and truly one is confronted by a story of exquisite and transcendent interest.

To have read this book is to have delved deep into the past and to have gained a glimpse into the mysteries that have puzzled philosophers in ages gone by. Only a Mystic and a trained Seer who has the divine gift of reading the Akashic Records of the past could give such a lucid description of this great subject.

_THIS BOOK SHOULD BE IN EVERY MASON’S LIBRARY_

Bound in cloth. 98 pages. Price $1.00

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The Web of Destiny

HOW MADE AND UNMADE

INCLUDING

The Occult Effect of our Emotions

Prayer—A Magic Invocation

Practical Methods of Achieving Success

By Max Heindel

175 pp. Cloth Bound

Two Dollars Postfree

These four series of lessons in one volume are the collected fruits of a Mystic’s investigations showing the unseen forces which shape our destiny.

This valuable information is now given for the first time in book form.

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Rosicrucian Interpretation of Christianity

ANCIENT TRUTHS IN MODERN DRESS

Price 10c Each, Postfree

No. 1. The Riddle of Life and Death.
No. 2. Where Are the Dead?
No. 3. Spiritual Sight and the Spiritual Worlds.
No. 4. Sleep, Dreams, Trance, Hypnotism, Mediumship and Insanity.
No. 5. Death and Life in Purgatory.
No. 6. Life and Activity in Heaven.
No. 7. Birth a Fourfold Event.
No. 8. The Science of Nutrition, Health and Protracted Youth.
No. 9. The Astronomical Allegories of the Bible.
No. 10. Astrology; Its Scope and Limitations.
No. 11. Spiritual Sight and Insight.
No. 12. Parsifal.
No. 13. The Angels as Factors in Evolution.
No. 14. Lucifer, Tempter or Benefactor?
No. 15. The Mystery of Golgotha and the Cleansing Blood.
No. 16. The Star of Bethlehem; A Mystic Fact.
No. 17. The Mystery of the Holy Grail.
No. 18. The Lord’s Prayer.
No. 19. The Coming Force; Vril or What?
No. 20. Fellowship and the Coming Race.

These lectures are particularly suitable for beginners. Read consecutively, they give a comprehensive outline of our philosophy.

_THEY FIT THE POCKET_

and allow a busy man to utilize time on cars en route to or from business.

_GIVE ONE TO A FRIEND_

It is an inexpensive and a helpful gift.

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Mysteries of the Great Operas

BY MAX HEINDEL

Faust, Parsifal, The Ring of the Niebelung, Tannhauser, Lohengrin

The Secret Teachings concealed in the Great Myths as embodied in the major operas are here interpreted. The Evolutionary Plan and Methods of Spiritual Unfoldment are shown to lie hidden in the imagery of Folk Tales. The treatment of this subject adapts the book to the use of the musician and student of folklore as well as to the occultist.

Bound in Cloth with the usual three colored
gold covers used on all Rosicrucian
Fellowship Books.
$2.00 Postfree

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In the Land of The Living Dead

AN OCCULT STORY

BY PRENTISS TUCKER

This is a fascinating story of a young mystic’s experiences during the Great War, both upon the seen and the unseen planes. The author possesses great aptitude for portraying conditions upon the superphysical planes so that the layman can form a concrete conception regarding them.

Published by The Rosicrucian Fellowship

168 Pages Cloth Bound $1.50 postfree.

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The Message of the Stars

MAX AND AUGUSTA HEINDEL

708 pp. Cloth. $3.50, Postpaid

This book gives a complete system of reading the horoscope for character and the various fortunes of life. The progressed horoscope, and the art of prediction are fully dealt with. An exposition of Medical Astrology and a system of diagnosing disease from the horoscope, used for many years by the authors in their extensive and successful practice, are included, and also a number of articles on the philosophy of Astrology. The subject of Medical Astrology is illustrated by 36 example horoscopes.

A new index has been added to both Natal and Medical Astrology. This will be invaluable to the student in quickly locating any desired information in either department.

This book is the classic of modern Astrology. It is set in a most attractive style, printed on fine paper, with durable binding, the cover stamped in colors like other Rosicrucian textbooks.

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Simplified Scientific Astrology

BY MAX HEINDEL

_Fourth Edition, Revised and Enlarged_

WITH MAX HEINDEL’S PORTRAIT

198 pp. Bound in Cloth. $1.50 Postpaid.

A complete textbook on the art of erecting a horoscope, making the process simple and easy for beginners. It also includes a

Philosophic Encyclopedia

—AND—

Tables of Planetary Hours

The Philosophic Encyclopedia fills a long felt want of both beginners and advanced students for information concerning the underlying reasons for astrological dicta. It is a mine of knowledge arranged in such a manner as to be instantly accessible.

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Simplified Scientific Ephemeris

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The increasing difficulty experienced by Astrologers in obtaining Ephemerides has induced us to enter the field and produce

A Better Ephemeris

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The type is as large as used in this book, the print is clear and beautiful. It will save eye strain.

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SIMPLIFIED

Scientific Tables of Houses

Latitudes 25 to 60 Degrees, Inclusive

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50c each volume postpaid.

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Earthbound

BY AUGUSTA FOSS HEINDEL

This is a new lecture in our Rosicrucian Christianity Series. It is a very interesting description of the soul who is earthbound after death, the conditions which surround him on the superphysical planes, his activities there, and the causes which hold him in that state. The dangers of the ouija board, as affording a field of operation for earthbound spirits, are also described.

13 Pages. Paper Bound. Price 10c.

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The Mystical Interpretation of Christmas

BY MAX HEINDEL

Five dissertations in one volume, upon this most interesting Subject of CHRISTMAS from the Mystical Viewpoint, showing the occult significance of this great event.

Attractively Bound in Heavy Paper. $1.00 postfree.

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Correspondence Courses

IN

CHRISTIAN MYSTICISM AND ASTROLOGY

_Christian Mysticism_: A correspondence course of twelve lessons upon the _Rosicrucian Philosophy_, using the _Cosmo-Conception_ by Max Heindel, as a textbook. This philosophy gives a logical analysis of the origin, evolution, and future development of the world and man, showing both the spiritual and scientific aspects. It is entirely Christian, aiming to make religion a _living factor in the world_ and to lead to Christ those who cannot reach Him by faith alone.

This course is open to all who are interested.

_Astrology_: We want to _help you to help others_, and for that reason we have instituted a correspondence course in Astrology. Astrology is to us a phase of religion, a Divine Science. We teach it to others on condition that they will not prostitute it for gain.

_Anyone who is not engaged in fortune telling_ or similar methods of commercializing spiritual knowledge may be admitted to this course.

Address:—

—SECRETARY—

The Rosicrucian Fellowship, Oceanside, California.

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Transcriber's Notes

Obvious typographical errors have been silently corrected. Variations in hyphenation have been standardised but all other spelling and punctuation remains unchanged.

The entry “Catalogue of Publications” has been added to the Table of Contents.

Italics are represented thus _italic_.