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Summary: Thank You
Review: "The Secret Teachings of All Ages" is the greatest work to ever have been published or to be published. So many people have helped to complete this book and they surely deserve their recognition. I truely believe that it is the greatest opportunity that any one will have. If you 'know' certain things that dont need to be said and you will know if you know them, then this book has a far greater meaning than anyone will ever be able to tell you. If you truely want to have 'true' knowledge and wisdom then read this book from the first page of the book to the end and then read it again. Read the Prefaces and Forewords and the footnotes of illustrations. This book is not for everyone. If this book is for you then you will know before you get through the prefaces and forwords. It is truley the greatest work of all time and still to come for probably a long while. This book is for the person who seeks far greater knowledge than any school or religion or book can teach you. True wisdom is neither great nor none, it is true. This book has too great of a value than anyone can ever tell, but only if you let it. I thank you Manly P. Hall to the fullest with the greatest respect and all who have contributed to the making of this work of knowledge. I thank all who help to awaken the world in this time of ignorance and skepticism. The world today has forgotten too much of the secret teachings/knowledge that were once so great in value to everyone. I thank everyone who knows the greater purposes and is willing to help everyone know. One is better than none.Custodians and watchers of the force of man's bondage,
ready to loose when the light has been reached.
First and most mighty,
sits the Veiled Presence, Lord of Lords,
the infinite Nine,
over the other from each
the Lords of the Cycles; Three, Four, Five, and Six, Seven, Eight,
each with his mission, each with his powers,
guiding, directing the destiny of man.
There sit they, mighty and potent, free of all time and space.
Not of this world they,
yet akin to it,
Elder Brothers they,
of the children of men.
Judging and weighing,
they with their wisdom,
watching the progress
of Light among men. ~Tablet II The Halls of Amenti~
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Summary: Astounding Artwork Pervades this Conundrum-Solving Tome
Review: ********** "The Secret Teachings of All Ages" is, without question, the most wonderful book I have ever owned! I spent hours slowly turning the pages and looking at the Very Well- Produced Artwork!!! You will be amazed, when you first open the book. The printing is also very stylish and sets-off the Mystical nature of the very large compendium of knowledge. I have been studying Masonic & Hermetic Philosophy, Psychology, Anthropology, Astrology, etc. for the last ten years....and this book just left my jaw hanging, in wonder and rapture. You will see what appears to be originals of many "occult" images that permeate the mass-market. This is high-quality art that begs to be placed on even the wealthiest person's coffee-table. Even if you only purchase this book for it's superb artwork and Masonic / Hermetic / Kabalistic illustrations, pictures/paintings & Alchemical drawings, you will not be disappointed!!! I recommend this book to people who do not like to read and to those who Love to Read! Either way, you cannot lose. I am particularly interested in the "man with four faces," because of a Vision I had in 1991.... Looks like I am not the only person to ever draw The Conundrum. You will be enthralled with the Artistic Quality of this massive book and you will treasure it's contents forever. This is an absolute "must-have" for all Students of "The Secret Teachings of All Ages!"
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Summary: Astounding Artwork Pervades this Conundrum-Solving Tome
Review: ********** "The Secret Teachings of All Ages" is, without question, the most wonderful book I have ever owned! I spent hours slowly turning the pages and looking at the Very Well- Produced Artwork!!! You will be amazed, when you first open the book. The printing is also very stylish and sets-off the Mystical nature of the very large <this is a "reduced" size?!> compendium of knowledge. I have been studying Masonic & Hermetic Philosophy, Psychology, Anthropology, Astrology, etc. for the last ten years....and this book just left my jaw hanging, in wonder and rapture. You will see what appears to be originals of many "occult" images that permeate the mass-market. This is high-quality art that begs to be placed on even the wealthiest person's coffee-table. Even if you only purchase this book for it's superb artwork and Masonic / Hermetic / Kabalistic illustrations, pictures/paintings & Alchemical drawings, you will not be disappointed!!! I recommend this book to people who do not like to read and to those who Love to Read! Either way, you cannot lose. I am particularly interested in the "man with four faces," because of a Vision I had in 1991.... Looks like I am not the only person to ever draw The Conundrum. You will be enthralled with the Artistic Quality of this massive book and you will treasure it's contents forever. This is an absolute "must-have" for all Students of "The Secret Teachings of All Ages!"
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Summary: The Book to Build an Occult Library On!
Review: After years of study and collecting books on occult knowledge, I came across "The Secret Teachings of All Ages" by Manley P. Hall. I wish I had known about it sooner. This would have been the first book I ever purchased on "hidden" doctrine, and would have eliminated the need for many lesser volumes in my library. If for that reason alone, the price was worth it. The book's value compounds, however, when you consider the erudition and insight Hall gives to his subject. No other ten books even come close to communicating what he does in this one excellent volume, and even though your studies might not end here, you could easily finish reading this book and never want for another occult text in your lifetime. Hall not only covers every staple of the occult diet, but adds in loads of tasty morsels that most students never dreamed of. The chapters on Islam and Native American traditions alone made this text invaluable. This is an author who truly understands the "secret doctrine" of occultism and sees its connections with all the movements and organizations of Creation. Whether you've been studying this subject for decades or are just beginning, this book is a vital necessity for your library. Don't worry about the hardcover price. Buy it anyway. The binding, artwork, and layout make it worth it. I count my copy as one of the best purchases I've ever made, and I'm sure you will, too.
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Summary: The Book to Build an Occult Library On!
Review: After years of study and collecting books on occult knowledge, I came across "The Secret Teachings of All Ages" by Manley P. Hall. I wish I had known about it sooner. This would have been the first book I ever purchased on "hidden" doctrine, and would have eliminated the need for many lesser volumes in my library. If for that reason alone, the price was worth it. The book's value compounds, however, when you consider the erudition and insight Hall gives to his subject. No other ten books even come close to communicating what he does in this one excellent volume, and even though your studies might not end here, you could easily finish reading this book and never want for another occult text in your lifetime. Hall not only covers every staple of the occult diet, but adds in loads of tasty morsels that most students never dreamed of. The chapters on Islam and Native American traditions alone made this text invaluable. This is an author who truly understands the "secret doctrine" of occultism and sees its connections with all the movements and organizations of Creation. Whether you've been studying this subject for decades or are just beginning, this book is a vital necessity for your library. Don't worry about the hardcover price. Buy it anyway. The binding, artwork, and layout make it worth it. I count my copy as one of the best purchases I've ever made, and I'm sure you will, too.
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Summary: I Am In Love
Review: All right, I'll admit that I am a fool for this book. I love it. It is definitely worth more than what I paid for it. *Seriously.* This book has been an invaluable source. Puzzling over a symbol? It's in there. Wondering about the Grail? It's in there. Certainly, not *everything* can be in there - realistically - but it certainly is close to it. Masonic, Qabalistic, anything Hermetic ... it's in there. You'll be surprised. The book isn't physically thick, but it is chock-full of valuable content. It's one of my favorite reference books.
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Summary: A must for every Rosicrucian, Freemason, or other Initiate.
Review: Although highly exoteric at times, this Magnum Opus of the young Manly P. Hall must be considered a classic by every serious student of the mysteries. While this book gives little detail about any one subject, it is an excellent overview of the fundamental principles of the Mysteries. Every esotericist will want this on his or her bookshelf.
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Summary: Thorough, accurate, and sound in all its teachings
Review: As a student of the occult and philosophy, I have found this book to contain the most comprehensible, logical, and accurate information available on the ancient arts and sciences. Ranging in its teachings from the ancient schools of Egypt to the mystery schools of Europe, from alchemy to sorcery, this book is invaluable to any serious student.
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Summary: Most excellent summary of Masons, Rosicrucians, etc.
Review: Best summary of the world's mysterious teachings and secrets that I have had the privilege to read. Excellent insight into facets of life that most of us do not even realize exist. Be sure to check this one out. The segment on Who Really Wrote Shakespeare is worth the purchase price alone, not to mention the Knights Templar and other Masonic orders. Really good stuff!
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Summary: Several Editions -- All Excellent
Review: Dear Friends, Please note there are several editions of "The Secret Teachings of All Ages" by Manly P. Hall. Each is outstanding, but it might help to note some recent differences. The Philosophical Research Society of Los Angeles (www.prs.org) publishes beautiful, large-sized editions of Mr. Hall's original classic. Tarcher/Penguin, in partnership with PRS, publishes a "Reader's Edition," which features the complete, unabridged text in a more compact size and at a lower price, though with an abridged selection of illustrations. I am writing as the editor/publisher of the Tarcher/Penguin edition. If you would like to learn more about the new "Reader's Edition" of "The Secret Teachings," please visit either www.lapismagazine.org/horowitz.html or www.mitchhorowitz.com. You can visit PRS at www.prs.org. In any format, "The Secret Teachings of All Ages" is a book you will come to treasure. Best, Mitch Horowitz
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