Publisher's Synopsis
The Chaldaean Oracles is a book written by G.R.S. Mead, which is a collection of ancient philosophical and religious texts that are believed to have originated from the ancient Chaldean civilization. The book is based on the teachings of the Oracle of the god Apollo, which were transmitted to the ancient Greeks by the Chaldeans. The Chaldaean Oracles are a series of prophetic statements that provide guidance and wisdom on various topics such as the nature of the universe, the soul, and the divine. The book is divided into three parts, each of which contains a different set of oracles. The first part focuses on the nature of the universe, the second part on the soul, and the third part on the divine. The Chaldaean Oracles are considered to be one of the most important works of ancient philosophy and have influenced many thinkers throughout history. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient philosophy, religion, or mysticism.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.
