Publisher's Synopsis
The Great Initiates Volume 1 is a book written by Edouard Schure, originally published in French in 1889. The book explores the lives and teachings of some of the most influential spiritual leaders in history, including Hermes Trismegistus, Pythagoras, Plato, Jesus, and Buddha. Schure delves into the mystical and philosophical aspects of their teachings, exploring the common threads that connect them all. The book also delves into the historical context of each figure, examining the political and social landscape in which they lived and the impact they had on their respective cultures. Overall, The Great Initiates Volume 1 is a comprehensive and thought-provoking exploration of the world's great spiritual leaders and their enduring legacies.Other volumes in this set include ISBN number(s): 0766131475. Volume 1 of 2. Sketch of the secret history of religions. Contents: Rama, the Aryan Cycle; Krishna, India and the Brahmanic initiation; Hermes, the mysteries of Egypt; Moses, the mission of Israel; Orpheus, the mysteries of Dionysos.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.
