A Collection of Writings Related to Occult, Esoteric, Rosicrucian and Hermetic Literature, Including Freemasonry, the Kabbalah, the Tarot, Alchemy and Theosophy, Volume 2

By: Arthur Edward Waite, Helena P. Blavatsky, Manly P. Hall

Narrated by: Sandra Brautigam, Michael Strader

This is a collection of 14 essays on a variety of occult-themed topics, covering the full spectrum of classic esoterica and related subjects, which include hermeticism, alchemy, magic, the Kabbalah, ancient wisdom and philosophy, the Tarot, Rosicrucianism, Freemasonry, Theosophy, and spiritualism, by some of the most notable and prominent names in the history of those subjects. Compiled specifically with the student in mind.

The contents include:

1. “The Three Fold Division of Mysticism” by Arthur Edward Waite
2. "Occult Lore of the Crossroads" by W. N. Neill
3. "An Analysis of the Tarot Cards" by Manly P. Hall
4. “Rosicrucians, Occultism and Kabbalah” by Helena P. Blavatsky
5. “The Mirror of Alchemy” by Roger Bacon
6. “On the Higher Aspects of Theosophic Studies” by Mohini M. Chatterji
7. “The Kabbalistic Conclusions of Pico della Mindola” by Arthur Edward Waite
8. “Divine Magic” by Jessie Horne
9. “Jacob Boehme and the Secret Doctrine” by William Q. Judge
10. “Concerning Madame Blavatsky” by G. R. S. Mead
11. “The Sprig of Acacia” by Albert G. Mackey
12. “Conversations on Occultism” by William Q. Judge and Helena P. Blavatsky
13. “Discovering the Names of Spirits” by Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa
14. “Hermetic Philosophy” by P. W. Bullock

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Laying more ground work.

This one had lots of histories and felt kinda like more prep work and overview. Still exciting.

Wow!

Absolutely indispensable! All those with wisdom and ears ought to listen! So many subjects are made so clear in such a short time!

Satisfies the urge for confirmation

If you have read something like "The Occult Tradition" by David Katz, it is satisfying to hear that the original sources really did say exactly what the scholars like Katz have written. Don't attempt this book unless you have a background in the topic; this is not the place to learn it. As for the performance, the two readers are saddled with the task of reading endless assertions, syllogisms, analogies, metaphors, etc. in which every word is intensely important, each author attempting an info-dump approach to validation. Requires active listening as opposed to pleasure listening. My comments pertain to volume 1 as well.

Waste of money

Could have been a interesting book. The narrators did nothing for the content . They tried to narrate the book in a dramatic tone of voice but they botched it. I had to force myself to finish listening...
“I want my money back”