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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... successive layers of revelation concealed beneath scriptural allegories , ancient myths and some traditional fairy tales . ( e ) Study the writings of notable exponents of the sacred language . Learn the major keys and the method of ...
... successive layers of revelation concealed beneath scriptural allegories , ancient myths and some traditional fairy tales . ( e ) Study the writings of notable exponents of the sacred language . Learn the major keys and the method of ...
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... Successive initiations are recognitions of successive ascents into higher states of consciousness . Each ascent both draws the initiate nearer to the Source , the spiritual sun , and by stimulation of appropriate physical and ...
... Successive initiations are recognitions of successive ascents into higher states of consciousness . Each ascent both draws the initiate nearer to the Source , the spiritual sun , and by stimulation of appropriate physical and ...
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Contents
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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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