Hidden Wisdom in the Holy Bible, Vol. 1Quest Books, 2015 M04 8 - 230 pages This first of a two-volume abridgement of a Theosophical classic explains how a literal reading of the Bible misses rich concealed meaning, how Biblical symbols encode esoteric truths, and how Christ's life can be seen as an initiatory journey. |
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... this Christlike power , is aroused into activity and the outer man or woman becomes aware of that power and surrenders to it , then , as if by a miracle , a mystical transformation occurs . 20 The Hidden Wisdom of the Holy Bible.
... this Christlike power , is aroused into activity and the outer man or woman becomes aware of that power and surrenders to it , then , as if by a miracle , a mystical transformation occurs . 20 The Hidden Wisdom of the Holy Bible.
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... activity of the critical , analytical and prideful mind . The Lord was not in any of these three phenomena ; but after they had passed , a great peace descended upon Elijah . His Soul was steeped in silence and in that stillness " the ...
... activity of the critical , analytical and prideful mind . The Lord was not in any of these three phenomena ; but after they had passed , a great peace descended upon Elijah . His Soul was steeped in silence and in that stillness " the ...
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... activity of God within the Soul of every individual bestowed spiritual , intellectual and esoteric powers which could , in truth , be grievously misused . Serious injury could be caused , both to those who prematurely discovered these ...
... activity of God within the Soul of every individual bestowed spiritual , intellectual and esoteric powers which could , in truth , be grievously misused . Serious injury could be caused , both to those who prematurely discovered these ...
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... activities by spiritual will and according to spiritual laws . Since this power is dangerous , the way to its attainment is concealed , even while revealed under a veil of symbology and , indeed , of absurdity . In terms of the seven ...
... activities by spiritual will and according to spiritual laws . Since this power is dangerous , the way to its attainment is concealed , even while revealed under a veil of symbology and , indeed , of absurdity . In terms of the seven ...
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Contents
3 | |
17 | |
25 | |
32 | |
The Reality Behind the Shadow | 51 |
Four Keys of Interpretation | 59 |
Part Four | 65 |
A Rosetta Stone for | 71 |
3 | 147 |
The Life of Christ | 148 |
6722 | 176 |
The Way of Holiness | 185 |
Index | 199 |
25 | 201 |
111 | 207 |
The Symbolism of Numbers | 111 |
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