The Hermetic Brotherhood of Luxor

The Hermetic Brotherhood of Luxor, in the late 19th century was the only order teaching occultism in the Western Mystery Tradition. This is the first complete and undistorted account, tracing the origins, founders, and practices of this very secretive order. It included many well-known figures of late 19th century occultism, spiritualism, and Theosophy. This scholarly work provides all the materials for revisioning the history. Assigning the Hermetic Brotherhood of Luxor its rightful place as one of the most influential esoteric orders of its time.

Product Details:

ISBN: 9780877288381.
Paperback, 464 pages.
Publisher: Red Wheel Weiser, Published: November 2000.
Size: 6.14 x 1.1 x 8.86, Weight: 1.10 Lbs.

Author

Joscelyn Godwin's biography reveals a rich academic and musical background. Marking by his dedication to ancient music, paganism, and the occult. His educational journey includes a chorister's training at Christ Church Cathedral School, Oxford. Followed by a Music Scholarship at Radley College and Magdalene College, Cambridge. His academic career spans from his Ph.D. at Cornell University to teaching at Colgate University, where he remained until his retirement. Godwin's contributions to musicology and esoteric studies are well-documented, with a bibliography that includes works on Robert Fludd, Athanasius Kircher, and the spiritual dimensions of music. His writings span various languages and disciplines, reflecting his broad interests and commitment to exploring the deeper aspects of music and spirituality