The Credo of Christendom and other Addresses and Essays on Esoteric Christianity - Hardcover

by Anna Bonus Kingsford (Author), Edward Maitland (Author)

""The Credo of Christendom and other Addresses and Essays on Esoteric Christianity"" is a collection of writings by Anna Bonus Kingsford, a prominent figure in the late 19th century British occult and spiritualist movements. The book contains a series of lectures and essays that explore the deeper, esoteric aspects of Christianity, drawing on a variety of sources including Gnosticism, Kabbalah, and Hermeticism. Kingsford's writing is characterized by a strong emphasis on the spiritual and mystical dimensions of Christianity, and she argues that the true essence of the faith is rooted in a direct experience of the divine. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the nature of God, the meaning of the sacraments, the role of the church, and the importance of spiritual practice. Kingsford's work is notable for its rejection of dogma and institutionalized religion, and its emphasis on the individual's direct connection to the divine. Overall, ""The Credo of Christendom and other Addresses and Essays on Esoteric Christianity"" is a thought-provoking and insightful exploration of the hidden dimensions of Christian spirituality.1916. Contents: Biographical Preface; The Credo of Christendom; The Hermetic Fragment Kore Kosmou, the Virgin of the World; The Method of the Mystics; Karma; Bible Hermeneutics; Violationism or Sorcery in Science; The Systematisation and Application of Psychic Truth; The Constitution of Man; Concerning Reincarnation; The Doctrine of Shells; Extraneous Spirits and Obsession; The Historic �������Jesus�������; Fate, Heredity, and Reincarnation; The Mystic Kings of the East; Christian Mysticism; Animals and their Souls; The Trinity; Index.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.