The Ocean of Theosophy: An Overview of the Basic Tenets of the Theosophical Philosophy - Paperback

by William Q. Judge (Author)

The Ocean of Theosophy represents an attempt to summarize the main ideas involved in the theosophical philosophy, explained in a way that can be understood easily by the average reader-each chapter is devoted to a specific tenet of theosophy and provides an overview of its meaning. To this day "The Ocean" remains one of the best books for newcomers to theosophy. Yet it also contains ideas and explanations that continue to be helpful as one's studies go deeper into the philosophy. List of Chapters: Chapter I. Theosophy and the Masters Chapter II. General Principles Chapter III. The Earth Chain Chapter IV. Septenary Constitution of Man Chapter V. Body and Astral Body Chapter VI. Kama-Desire Chapter VII. Manas Chapter VIII. Of Reincarnation Chapter IX. Reincarnation Continued Chapter X. Arguments Supporting Reincarnation Chapter XI. Karma Chapter XII. Kama Loka Chaper XIII. Devachan Chapter XIV. Cycles Chapter XV. Differentiation of Species-Missing Links Chapter XVI. Psychic Laws, Forces, and Phenomena Chapter XVII. Psychic Phenomena and Spiritualism

Author Biography

William Quan Judge was born in Dublin, Ireland, on April 13, 1851. His family emigrated in 1864 to New York where he specialized in corporate law (New York State Bar, 1872). A co-founder with H. P. Blavatsky and Henry S. Olcott of The Theosophical Society in 1875, he later became General Secretary of its American Section and Vice President of the international Society. In this capacity he organized and presided over the Theosophical Congress at the World's Parliament of Religions held in Chicago during the 1893 Columbian Exposition. Through his writing and extensive lecturing around the United States, he helped make theosophy known and respected. He died in New York City on March 21, 1896 at the age of 44.