Publisher's Synopsis
The Chaldaean Oracles is a book written by G.R.S. Mead that explores the ancient religious and philosophical beliefs of the Chaldeans. The Chaldeans were a group of people who lived in ancient Mesopotamia and were known for their knowledge of astrology, divination, and magic. The book is a collection of oracles, or prophetic sayings, that were attributed to the Chaldeans and were believed to have been received from the gods. The oracles cover a wide range of topics, including the nature of the universe, the role of the gods in human affairs, and the importance of spiritual purification. Mead provides commentary and analysis of the oracles, drawing on his expertise in the fields of philosophy, religion, and esotericism. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of ancient religions and the development of mystical and esoteric traditions.Contains both original volumes. Contents: Vol. I The Supreme Principle; The End of Understanding; Mystic Union; The One Desirable; The Divine Triad; God-nurturing Silence The Holy Fire; Mind of Mind; The Monad and Dyad; Once Beyond and Twice Beyond; The Great Mother; All Things are Triple; The Mother-Depths; The �����on; The Utterance of the Fire; Limit the Separator; The Emanation of Ideas; The Bond of Love Divine; The seven Firmaments; The True Sun; The Moon; The Elements; The Shells of the Cosmic Egg; The Physiology of the cosmic Body; The Globular Cosmos; Nature and Necessity; The Principles and Rulers of the Sensible World. Vol. II The Starters; The Maintainers; The Enders; The Daimones; The Dogs; The Human Soul; The Vehicles of Man; Soul-Slavery; The Body; Nature; The Divine Spark; The Way of Return; The Armour of Sounding Light; The Way Above; Purification by Fire; The Angelic Powers of Purification; The Sacred Fires; The Fruit of the Fire Tree; The P�����an of the Soul; The Mystery-Cultus; The Mystic Marriage; Purifying Mysteries; Fire-Gnosis; Manifestations of the Gods; Theurgic Art; Royal Souls; Light-Spark; Unregenerate; Perfecting of the Body; Reincarnation; Darkness; Infernal Stairs; On Conduct; Gnosis of Piety.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.
