Part 2 - AMORC

Rosicrucian History and Mysteriesby Christian Rebisse£14.95 + postageaving been branded for centuries as asecret society of occultists, witches and wizardsby uninformed and jealous people, the RosicrucianOrder is one of the most enigmatic and yet mostopen of the handful of true initiatic Orders still inexistence. By retracing its mysterious origins, thisbook attempts to place the Rosicrucian stream of intellectualand spiritual philosophy in an historical context by outlining themost important people and events that led to the genesis of theWestern branch of esoteric spirituality and ultimately led to theestablishment of the Rosicrucian Order itself.Numerous movements which have sprung directly or indirectlyfrom the Rosicrucian tradition are detailed, and a particularplace of pre-eminence is given at the end of this book to the mostimportant modern day torchbearer of Rosicrucian thought andpractice, the Ancient and Mystical Order Rosae Crucis.£8.95 + postageThe Rosicrucian ManifestosEdited by Paul Goodallt the start of the 17 th Century, the leading lights ofliterature, science and the arts were making their markson society and hopes for a new age of enlightenmentwere high. Into this milieu of hope and expectation arosethree unique manifestos, the Fama Fraternitatis (1614), theConfessio Fraternitatis (1615) and the Chymical Wedding (1616),causing great interest in academic and literary circles and deepconsternation amongst the clergy. These short treatises espousedan urgent need for a universal reformation of ideas and outlookembracing the arts and sciences, but particularly religion.Unfortunately, the hoped for universal reformation that was tobring about a utopian society did not materialise, despite the attentionthat the Manifestos received. But the spirit of the early Rosicrucianslived on, simmering as an undercurrent while the forces of the laterEnlightenment and religious authority battled it out.In 2001, the Rosicrucian Order, concerned about world events,produced a fourth manifesto, the Positio Fraternitatis Rosae Cruciswhich addresses the critical issues of the modern world. At its heartis a cry for a spiritual re-awakening of mankind and world peace.To order either of these books, contact us on sales@amorc.org.uk, or callus in the UK on 01892-653197, or fax us on 01892-667432. Alternativelyuse the UK members’ monthly bulletin order form.The Rosicrucian Beacon -- June 2008