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Aaron’s death as a legendary cloak, 177
Aaron’s death as a legendary cloak, 177
Abba (the Father), and Aima (the Mother), 213, 214
Abba (the Father), and Aima (the Mother), 213, 214
Abarbanel. See Abrabanel.
Abarbanel. See Abrabanel.
Abel, Eugenius (1858-1889), Orphica, q. 65 fn.
Abel, Eugenius (1858-1889), Orphica, q. 65 fn.
Abel: as convertible numerical symbol, 44 fn.
 
Jesus &: Cain-Vulcain, 151 piercing of, by Cain, 151 permutation of, 188
Abel: as convertible numerical symbol, 44 fn. Jesus &: Cain-Vulcain, 151 piercing of, by Cain, 151 permutation of, 188
Abhidharma:
 
inner divinity in, idea, 55
Abhidharma: inner divinity in, idea, 55
 
Abhijnas, rf. to supernatural powers, 434
Abhijnas, rf. to supernatural powers, 434
Abrabanel, Isaac (1437-1508), reason for Messiah’s symbol, 153 See Bio-Bibliography.
Abrabanel, Isaac (1437-1508), reason for Messiah’s symbol, 153 See Bio-Bibliography.
Abiff, Hiram (the Widow’s Son). See under Hiram Abiff.
Abiff, Hiram (the Widow’s Son). See under Hiram Abiff.
Abraham [Abram] (fl. 1600? B.C.): Abrahm, resembles Brahma,
Abraham [Abram] (fl. 1600? B.C.): Abrahm, resembles Brahma,
91 fn., 92 fn.
91 fn., 92 fn.
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as sun-measure, 93
as sun-measure, 93
in wisdom book allegory, 175
in wisdom book allegory, 175
Abraxas (the Supreme Unkown): a Gnostic Mystery name, 112-13
Abraxas (the Supreme Unkown): a Gnostic Mystery name, 112-13
as placed in hierarchy of Basilides, 112
as placed in hierarchy of Basilides, 112
the Sun in Egyptian Symbology, 113 fn.
the Sun in Egyptian Symbology, 113 fn.
Absolute: and Infinite of Church, 51 first premise of Secret
Absolute: and Infinite of Church, 51 first premise of Secret
Doctrine, 185
Doctrine, 185
Deity not builder of
Deity not builder of
Universe, 210, 216-17 no relation to anything, 212-13,216 not the highest, 375
Universe, 210, 216-17 no relation to anything, 212-13,216 not the highest, 375
Acts:
Acts:
on Simon the Magician, 52-53, 109
on Simon the Magician, 52-53, 109
cp. to Aprocryphal Gospels, 109
cp. to Aprocryphal Gospels, 109
on miracles of Simon, 109 first use of term “Christians”, 121
on miracles of Simon, 109 first use of term “Christians”, 121
Acts of the Apostles, written by Seleucus, 150
Acts of the Apostles, written by Seleucus, 150
Adalbert, Bishop of Magdeburg
(fl. 8th C.):


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Adalbert, Bishop of Magdeburg (fl. 8th C.): {{Page aside|584}} sentenced by 2nd Roman Concilium, 105
sentenced by 2nd Roman Concilium, 105
 
--------Alberti Parvi Lucii Libellus de Mirabilibus Naturae Arcanis, condemned as sorcery, 105
–Alberti Parvi Lucii Libellus de Mirabilibus Naturae Arcanis, condemned as sorcery, 105
Adam(s):
 
Adam (s):
accounts on, garbled, 198-99 Arab & Sufi tradition in, 175 daughters & pyramid measures, 65 Egyptian Atum same as, 204 Fall is soul’s descent into matter, 204
accounts on, garbled, 198-99 Arab & Sufi tradition in, 175 daughters & pyramid measures, 65 Egyptian Atum same as, 204 Fall is soul’s descent into matter, 204
in Genesis allegory, 298 given mystery book before Fall, 175
in Genesis allegory, 298 given mystery book before Fall, 175
Kabalist narrative on secret books & successors of, 175 meaning of name, 298 and primal pair, 203 and sevenfold (Sevekh), 203 and solar dragon, 203 sons of Elohim and, 201 on the “Third Race” of, 188, 204 fn.
Kabalist narrative on secret books & successors of, 175 meaning of name, 298 and primal pair, 203 and sevenfold (Sevekh), 203 and solar dragon, 203 sons of Elohim and, 201 on the “Third Race” of, 188, 204 fn.
as two creations of man, 199
as two creations of man, 199
Adam-Kadmon:
Adam-Kadmon:
in Kabalistic numerology, 44 fn., 98
in Kabalistic numerology, 44 fn., 98
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the Divine Androgyne, 146, 198-99
the Divine Androgyne, 146, 198-99
Brahma-the original of, 185 as the seventh creation, 199 a vehicle for manifestation, 218 born sans parents, 289 macrocosm of Pythagoras, 301-02
Brahma-the original of, 185 as the seventh creation, 199 a vehicle for manifestation, 218 born sans parents, 289 macrocosm of Pythagoras, 301-02
Adams, J.C. (1819-1892), discoverer of Neptune, 227
Adams, J.C. (1819-1892), discoverer of Neptune, 227
Adams Peak, sacred footprint on, 119
Adams Peak, sacred footprint on, 119
Adept(s):
 
Adept (s):
allegory of Initiation of, 160-61, 260-65
allegory of Initiation of, 160-61, 260-65
assimilate Deity, 255 fn., 383
assimilate Deity, 255 fn., 383
astral body solidifies at death, 53,383
astral body solidifies at death, 53, 383
biographies, 139, 140, 429
biographies, 139, 140, 429
Black, in Catholic clergy, 28-29
Black, in Catholic clergy, 28-29
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Pitris revealed to superior, 277
Pitris revealed to superior, 277
Pre- & Post-Christian, 107, 135, 296-98
Pre- & Post-Christian, 107, 135, 296-98
prefer their incognito, 28, 33, 298,430
prefer their incognito, 28, 33, 298, 430
Principality after death, 166 fn.
Principality after death, 166 fn.
Purified Ego & astral of, 384, 386
Purified Ego & astral of, 384, 386
Reborn consciously, 373 & fn., 377, 383, 406 fn.
Reborn consciously, 373 & fn., 377, 383, 406 fn. {{Page aside|585}}recall of Divine state, 52 renounce Nirvapa to help humanity, 53-54, 139, 373, 386-87, 396-97, 406 fn.
 
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recall of Divine state, 52 renounce Nirvapa to help humanity, 53-54, 139, 373, 386-87, 396-97, 406 fn.
Shamballa of, 447-48 8c fn.
Shamballa of, 447-48 8c fn.
sign or mark of, 253
sign or mark of, 253
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subject to Karma, 406 fn. thaumaturgical powers of,
subject to Karma, 406 fn. thaumaturgical powers of,
107, 118 & fn., 119, 134
107, 118 & fn., 119, 134
& fn.,135, 300,429 transfers memory of past life, 377
& fn.,135, 300, 429 transfers memory of past life, 377
true, never punish anyone, 31 fn.
true, never punish anyone, 31 fn.
“Western paradise” of, 448 8c fn. as “Word” himself, 271 fn.
“Western paradise” of, 448 8c fn. as “Word” himself, 271 fn.
worship all-pervasive Essence, 50
worship all-pervasive Essence, 50
Yoga-power creates, 261
Yoga-power creates, 261
AdhTshtatha, agent at work in Prakriti, 393
AdhTshtatha, agent at work in Prakriti, 393
Adi, generic name for first men, 175
Adi, generic name for first men, 175
Adi-Buddha:
Adi-Buddha:
primeval wisdom, 371, 425, 426,458
primeval wisdom, 371, 425, 426,458
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or Anima Mundi, 401, 425
or Anima Mundi, 401, 425
Impersonal Idea of, 426 & fn.
Impersonal Idea of, 426 & fn.
Aditi:
Aditi:
compared to Sephira, 87, 190-91, 418 fn.
compared to Sephira, 87, 190-91, 418 fn.
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Tibetan “Space,” cp. with, 411 & fn.
Tibetan “Space,” cp. with, 411 & fn.
Rig-Veda on, 411 fn.
Rig-Veda on, 411 fn.
Adonai, Adon 8c Adam, 204
Adonai, Adon 8c Adam, 204
Adrian. See Hadrian.
Adrian. See Hadrian.
Adultery, a death threat for
 
Egyptian neophyte, 289
Adultery, a death threat for Egyptian neophyte, 289
Aelian, Claudius (ca. 170-235 A.D.), on wisdom book given to the
 
Egyptians, 175
Aelian, Claudius (ca. 170-235 A.D.), on wisdom book given to the Egyptians, 175
 
Aeons:
Aeons:
Basilides on the Seven, 112
Basilides on the Seven, 112
8c their respective Heavens, 112
8c their respective Heavens, 112
as world builders or Dhyani- Chohans, 151, 162
as world builders or Dhyani-Chohans, 151, 162
Stellar Spirits, 162
Stellar Spirits, 162
have lost caste as Archangels, 162
have lost caste as Archangels, 162
Christ an, 372 fn.
Christ an, 372 fn.
Aesculapius, on dialogue with Hermes, 294
Aesculapius, on dialogue with Hermes, 294
Age(s):
 
Age (s):
arrogance of modern, 5 astronomical cycles of Hindus, 357, 365-68
arrogance of modern, 5 astronomical cycles of Hindus, 357, 365-68
on close of Iron, 355, 356-57 knowledge during the Golden, 249
on close of Iron, 355, 356-57 knowledge during the Golden, 249
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Sibylline prophecy of Golden, 355-57
Sibylline prophecy of Golden, 355-57
as translated in N.T., 58 & fn.
as translated in N.T., 58 & fn.
Agrippa, H. Cornelius (1486-1535): Kabalistic works, rf. 95 & fn. on “time” 8c “Chance,” 98-99 Kabalah’s lore known to, 167 slandered, 278
Agrippa, H. Cornelius (1486-1535): Kabalistic works, rf. 95 & fn. on “time” 8c “Chance,” 98-99 Kabalah’s lore known to, 167 slandered, 278


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on Hebrew letters as musical notes, 196
on Hebrew letters as musical notes, 196
See Bio-Bibliography.
See Bio-Bibliography.
Ahriman, “God of this World,” 219,340
Ahriman, “God of this World,” 219,340
Aima (the Great Mother), in Apocalypse symbolism, 214
Aima (the Great Mother), in Apocalypse symbolism, 214
Ain-Soph:
Ain-Soph:
Semitic Parabrahman, 87, 184 185,197
Semitic Parabrahman, 87, 184 185,197
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not Biblical Jehovah, 197
not Biblical Jehovah, 197
the boundless, 425
the boundless, 425
Air:
Air:
Principle & ancient ideas on atoms, 420-21
Principle & ancient ideas on atoms, 420-21
and ether, 421
and ether, 421
Akasa:
Akasa:
and Nirvana, 411
and Nirvana, 411
as Aditi trs. as Space, 411
as Aditi trs. as Space, 411
& Anima Mundi as Root of Life, 412
& Anima Mundi as Root of Life, 412
Akasic, “shell” 8c light, 53
Akasic, “shell” 8c light, 53
Alabaster, H. (d. 1884), trs.
 
The Wheel of the Law, 449
Alabaster, H. (d. 1884), trs. The Wheel of the Law, 449
 
Alaya:
Alaya:
Vijnana is hidden knowledge, 423
Vijnana is hidden knowledge, 423
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has absolute knowledge, 439
has absolute knowledge, 439
root of all, 439
root of all, 439
Albath:
Albath:
and algath, 95
and algath, 95
letter arrangements, 98
letter arrangements, 98
Albumazar (805-885), on Virgin constellation, 292 fn.
Albumazar (805-885), on Virgin constellation, 292 fn.
Alchemist(s):
 
Alchemist (s):
some wks. of, dangerous, 60
some wks. of, dangerous, 60
on Deity & circle, 62
on Deity & circle, 62
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blinds, 167-68
blinds, 167-68
Democritus of Abdera, 298 Moses & Solomon proficient in, 298
Democritus of Abdera, 298 Moses & Solomon proficient in, 298
Alchemy:
Alchemy:
as old as man, 298
as old as man, 298
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of Chaldaeans & Chinese, 298-99 Spiritual, has physical
of Chaldaeans & Chinese, 298-99 Spiritual, has physical
counterpart, 299
counterpart, 299
Aleph:
Aleph:
as bull symbol, 207
as bull symbol, 207
in Hebrew, 208
in Hebrew, 208
Alesia:
Alesia:
ancient city renowned for
ancient city renowned for
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the Thebes of the Kelts, 294
the Thebes of the Kelts, 294
last Druids perished at, 311
last Druids perished at, 311
Alexander Polyhistor (ca. 35 B.C.), on Abraham’s birth, 93 fn.
Alexander Polyhistor (ca. 35 B.C.), on Abraham’s birth, 93 fn.
Alexander the Great (365-323 B.C.): swept away vestiges of Asia’s
Alexander the Great (365-323 B.C.): swept away vestiges of Asia’s
once pure Religion, 294
once pure Religion, 294
& Napoleon as earthly heroes, 381
& Napoleon as earthly heroes, 381
Alexander Severus (205-235): rf„ 133
 
Alexander Severus (205-235): r., 133
revered Apollonius, 135
revered Apollonius, 135
a Neo-Platonist, 312
a Neo-Platonist, 312
Alhim. See Elohim.
Alhim. See Elohim.
Al-om-jah, title of highest
Egyptian Hierophant, 288-89
Alphabet(s):
in Kabalistic symbols, 95, 102 Temura permutation, 95 fn. originate with the Gods, 97 philosophical formation of, 98 Hebrew, as an emanation, 102 of Thoth, and Tarot, 106 numerical values of letters, 181


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Al-om-jah, title of highest Egyptian Hierophant, 288-89
Hebrew, & Genesis, 206-07
 
Alphabet (s):
in Kabalistic symbols, 95, 102 Temura permutation, 95 fn. originate with the Gods, 97 philosophical formation of, 98 Hebrew, as an emanation, 102 of Thoth, and Tarot, 106 numerical values of letters, 181 {{Page aside|587}}Hebrew, & Genesis, 206-07
 
Amasis II (560? - 526 B.C.), destroyed Egypt’s priestly lineage, 297
Amasis II (560? - 526 B.C.), destroyed Egypt’s priestly lineage, 297
Amazons, “circle dance” of the, 316
Amazons, “circle dance” of the, 316
Ambrose, Saint (340-397): on Eastern door, 318 saw Christ as angel of the
 
Sun, 321
Ambrose, Saint (340-397): on Eastern door, 318 saw Christ as angel of the Sun, 321 renounced yet influenced Christianity, 13 & fn. 305 fn. school dated from Hermes, 131, 307 T.S. compared to school of, 305 Wilder on, 12, 35, 305-07 works attributed to, 13 fn.-14 fn. wrote nothing, 11 fn., 13 & fn., 312
renounced yet influenced Christianity, 13 & fn. 305 fn.
 
school dated from Hermes, 131, 307
Amida Sutra, tr. by Kumarajiva, 448 See Bio-Bibliography.
T.S. compared to school of, 305 Wilder on, 12, 35, 305-07 works attributed to, 13 fn.-14 fn. wrote nothing, 11 fn., 13 & fn., 312
 
Amida Sutra, tr. by Kumarajiva, 448
Amita-Buddha: Amida or Amitabha, 425 ff., 448 Senzar meaning, 425 Chinese trs.,of term, 425-26 applied to Sakyamuni, 425 Ain-Soph & Anima Mundi, 425 cp. with Tib. Od-pag-med, 426 & Adi-Buddhi, 426 & fn. as boundless light, 409 & fn. Western Paradise of, 448 & fn.
See Bio-Bibliography.
 
Amita-Buddha:
Ammianus, Marcellinus (330?-395): Roman History on Hindu hermits, 22 on Zoroaster & magic, 23 & fn. See Bio-Bibliography.
Amida or Amitabha, 425 ff., 448
 
Senzar meaning, 425
Chinese trs.,of term, 425-26 applied to Sakyamuni, 425 Ain-Soph & Anima Mundi, 425 cp. with Tib. Od-pag-med, 426 & Adi-Buddhi, 426 & fn. as boundless light, 409 & fn. Western Paradise of, 448 & fn.
Ammianus, Marcellinus (330?-395): Roman History on Hindu hermits, 22
on Zoroaster & magic, 23 & fn. See Bio-Bibliography.
Ammonius Saccas (ca. 175-242): on Books of Thoth, 39 about Christ’s mission, 306-07 founder of Neo-Platonism, 11 fn., 12, 300, 305
Ammonius Saccas (ca. 175-242): on Books of Thoth, 39 about Christ’s mission, 306-07 founder of Neo-Platonism, 11 fn., 12, 300, 305
called “god-taught,” 12, 13, 305, 308
called “god-taught,” 12, 13, 305, 308
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Plotinus taught by, 13 fn.
Plotinus taught by, 13 fn.
reconciled systems into one, 306-07, 308
reconciled systems into one, 306-07, 308
Amrita, as Elixir of life, 403
Amrita, as Elixir of life, 403
Amru [ Amr ibn-al-As] (ca. 594-664), burned Alexandrian library, 295
 
Amru [Amr ibn-al-As] (ca. 594-664), burned Alexandrian library, 295
 
Amshaspends:
Amshaspends:
seven, cp. with the Elohim, 198 fn., 321
seven, cp. with the Elohim, 198 fn., 321
church disfigured, 321-22
church disfigured, 321-22
Amun:
Amun:
as Divine Wisdom, 301
as Divine Wisdom, 301
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Egyptian Priest Pot-, 306
Egyptian Priest Pot-, 306
God of Wisdom, 306
God of Wisdom, 306
Anael, regent of Venus, 315
Anael, regent of Venus, 315
Anagamin:
Anagamin:
Initiation rite of, 261-62
Initiation rite of, 261-62
defined & cp. with Sakridagamin, 434 fn.
defined & cp. with Sakridagamin, 434 fn.
Anakim, as Divine Race, 94, 314
Anakim, as Divine Race, 94, 314
Anandamayakosa, 262
Anandamayakosa, 262
Anastasi Papyri:
Anastasi Papyri:
proves antiquity of Zodiac, 347-48
proves antiquity of Zodiac, 347-48
St. Paul’s invocation & discourse of the, 348
St. Paul’s invocation & discourse of the, 348
Anastasius the Sinaite (fl. 7th C.), Patrologie Grecque, on magic of Simon Magus, 119
Anastasius the Sinaite (fl. 7th C.), Patrologie Grecque, on magic of Simon Magus, 119
See Bio-Bibliography.
See Bio-Bibliography.
Anaxagoras (500-428 B.C.), persecuted by mob, 35
Anaxagoras (500-428 B.C.), persecuted by mob, 35


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“Ancient of Days,” the, 217
“Ancient of Days,” the, 217
Ancient Wisdom:
Ancient Wisdom:
object of this book to vindicate, 2-4
object of this book to vindicate, 2-4
Ancients, never worshipped stars or planets, 334
Ancients, never worshipped stars or planets, 334
Androgyne, the heavenly, 187
Androgyne, the heavenly, 187
Angel (s):
Angel (s):
astrologically & esoterically, 315 fn., 328-29, 338, 339-40
astrologically & esoterically, 315 fn., 328-29, 338, 339-40
Basilides described orders of, 209
Basilides described orders of, 209
Builders of St. Denys, 209, 210 fn.
Builders of St. Denys, 209, 210 fn.
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Terrestrial, & Jesus, 160-61
Terrestrial, & Jesus, 160-61
Vajradhara, Metatron & El-Shaddai, 403
Vajradhara, Metatron & El-Shaddai, 403
Anima Mundi:
Anima Mundi:
Universal Archaeus, 10 fn.
Universal Archaeus, 10 fn.
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Akasa & Astral Light, 412 World-Soul as reflection of
Akasa & Astral Light, 412 World-Soul as reflection of
Deity, 413
Deity, 413
Annihilation:
Annihilation:
Does Buddhism teach? 415-421 ancients on, 418 &: fn.
Does Buddhism teach? 415-421 ancients on, 418 &: fn.
Absolute, unthinkable, 418 fn. as dispersion of matter, 420 of forms, not Spirit, 420
Absolute, unthinkable, 418 fn. as dispersion of matter, 420 of forms, not Spirit, 420
Annunciation, trinitarian symbolism, 100
Annunciation, trinitarian symbolism, 100
Anquetil-Duperron, Abraham H. (1731-1805)= on Ferouer as pure soul, 71 fn. on Persian Dev, 71 fn.
 
-------Zend-Avesta, ouvrage de Zoroastre........., 71 fn.
Anquetil-Duperron, Abraham H. (1731-1805): on Ferouer as pure soul, 71 fn. on Persian Dev, 71 fn.
See Bio-Bibliography.
 
d’Anselme, (n.d.), rf. 316
–Zend-Avesta, ouvrage de Zoroastre........., 71 fn. See Bio-Bibliography. d’Anselme, (n.d.), rf. 316
 
Anthimes, Bishop of Antioch (3rd C.), rf. 167
Anthimes, Bishop of Antioch (3rd C.), rf. 167
Anthony, Saint (ca. 250-350), mark of Tau borne by, 152
Anthony, Saint (ca. 250-350), mark of Tau borne by, 152
Anthropomorphism: by the multitude, 50 Epicurus on, of the Gods, 50 fn.
 
in Bible, 67, 205, 208-09
Anthropomorphism: by the multitude, 50 Epicurus on, of the Gods, 50 fn. in Bible, 67, 205, 208-09
of Kabalah, 211-12
of Kabalah, 211-12 of the “Water of Life,” 241-42
of the “Water of Life,” 241-42
 
Anthropos, 205
Anthropos, 205