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Theophilus +

Twenty-second Bishop of Alexandria, appointed in 385; d. in 412. Celebrated for his zeal in demolishing pagan temples, and profaning objects connected with the pagan cults (BCW [[SMW::off]][[Zirkoff B. - Appendix (BCW vol.9)#456|9:456-457]][[SMW::on]]). +

Theophilus of Antioch +

Second-century bishop of Antioch, author of three surviving books addressed to Autolycus. De Zirkoff notes their early use of the term Trinity and lists Greek-Latin and English editions. (BCW [[SMW::off]][[Zirkoff B. - Appendix (BCW vol.6)#447|6:447]][[SMW::on]]). +

Theopneusty +

Revelation; something given or inspired by a god or divine being. Divine inspiration. [[Category: CTD info from Theosophical Glossary]] (TG). +

Theopoea +

A magic art of endowing inanimate figures, statues, and other objects, with life, speech, or locomotion. [[Category: CTD info from Theosophical Glossary]] (TG). +

Theosophia +

Wisdom‐religion, or “Divine Wisdom”. The substratum and basis of all the world‐religions and philosophies, taught and practised by a few elect ever since man became a thinking being. In its practical bearing, Theosophy is purely divine ethics; the definitions in dictionaries are pure nonsense, based on religious prejudice and ignorance of the true spirit of the early Rosicrucians and mediæval philosophers who called themselves Theosophists. [[Category: CTD info from Theosophical Glossary]] (TG). +

Theosophia (periodical) +

Los Angeles Theosophical periodical begun in May-June 1944, initially bimonthly and later quarterly, supported by an international group of Theosophists. (BCW [[SMW::off]][[Zirkoff B. - Appendix (BCW vol.6)#451|6:451]][[SMW::on]]). +

Theosophical Miscellanies +

The second series was published by the Calcutta Central Press in 1883 and preserved in the Adyar Library. De Zirkoff records a review in ''The Theosophist'', volume V, pages 67-68. (BCW [[SMW::off]][[Zirkoff B. - Appendix (BCW vol.6)#447|6:447]][[SMW::on]]). +

Theosophical Publishing Company +

Organised in September 1887 or later with capital of £1,500. ([[Zirkoff, Boris|B. de Zirkoff]], [[Zirkoff B. - Chronological Survey & Key to Abbreviations (BCW vol.7)#xxix|BCW 7:xxix]]) Rented an office on Duke Street in London in November 1887. Two letters by [[Blavatsky, Helena Petrovna|H. P. Blavatsky]] concerning its arrangements, one jointly signed with [[Collins, Mabel|M. Collins]], appeared posthumously in September 1894; [[Zirkoff, Boris|B. de Zirkoff]] dates them to autumn 1887. ([[Zirkoff, Boris|B. de Zirkoff]], [[Zirkoff B. - Chronological Survey & Key to Abbreviations (BCW vol.8)#xxii|BCW 8:xxii-xxiii]], [[Blavatsky H.P. - Lucifer and The Theosophical Publishing Company#313|BCW 8:313-314]]) +

Theosophical Publishing House, Adyar +

Undertook publication of [[Blavatsky, Helena Petrovna|H. P. Blavatsky]]’s Collected Writings from Volume VII onward, at the suggestion of N. Sri Ram, President of the Theosophical Society at Adyar. ([[Zirkoff, Boris|B. de Zirkoff]], [[Zirkoff B. - Foreword (BCW vol.7)#xxiii|BCW 7:xxiii]]) +

Theosophical Society +

Or “Universal Brotherhood”. Founded in 1875 at New York, by Colonel H. S. Olcott and H. P. Blavatsky, helped by W. Q. Judge and several others. Its avowed object was at first the scientific investigation of psychic or so‐called “spiritualistic” phenomena, after which its three chief objects were declared, namely (1) Brotherhood of man, without distinction of race, colour, religion, or social position; (2) the serious study of the ancient world‐religions for purposes of comparison and the selection therefrom of universal ethics; (3) the study and development of the latent divine powers in man. At the present moment it has over 250 Branches scattered all over the world, most of which are in India, where also its chief Headquarters are established. It is composed of several large Sections — the Indian, the American, the Australian, and the European Sections. [[Category: CTD info from Theosophical Glossary]] (TG). On 17 February 1881 the General Council unanimously decided that the President and the Corresponding Secretary would hold office for life. ([[Zirkoff, Boris|B. de Zirkoff]], [[Zirkoff B. - Chronological Survey & Key to Abbreviations (BCW vol.3)|BCW 3:xxiii-xxiv]]) +

Theosophical Society and Arya Samaj +

An agreement reached during negotiations involving the founders of the Theosophical Society led to a temporary combined name. After the rules of the Arya Samaj were received, the terms of the alliance were reconsidered ([[Zirkoff, Boris|B. de Zirkoff]], [[Zirkoff B. - Chronological Survey & Key to Abbreviations (BCW vol.1)#lxii|BCW 1:lxii-lxiv]]). +

Theosophist, The +

The Theosophist is the monthly journal of the international Theosophical Society based in Adyar, India. It was first published on October 1, 1879 by Helena Petrovna Blavatsky in Bombay, and has been in production continuously since that date. The cover of the first issue stated that this was "A monthly journal devoted to oriental philosophy, art, literature and occultism: embracing mesmerism, spiritualism and other secret sciences." In February 1883 the journal moved from Bombay to Madras, where the Theosophical Society was establishing its new headquarters at Adyar. For the year 1930, the journal was published in Hollywood, California by Annie Besant Marie Russak Hotchener, but it returned to Adyar in 1931. Monthly journal devoted to Oriental philosophy, art, literature and occultism, conducted by H. P. Blavatsky under the auspices of the Theosophical Society. Began in Bombay in October 1879, later moving to Madras; its volumes run from October through September. (BCW [[SMW::off]][[Zirkoff B. - Appendix (BCW vol.5)#386|5:386]][[SMW::on]]). Monthly journal of Oriental philosophy, literature and occultism, conducted by H. P. Blavatsky under the auspices of the Theosophical Society. Begun in Bombay in October 1879 and later issued in Madras; annual volumes run from October through September. (BCW [[SMW::off]][[Zirkoff B. - Appendix (BCW vol.6)#451|6:451]][[SMW::on]]). Monthly journal founded under Blavatsky’s direction and the auspices of the Theosophical Society in October 1879, first at Bombay and later at Madras. Its volumes run from October through September. (BCW [[SMW::off]][[Zirkoff B. - Appendix (BCW vol.7)#404|7:404]][[SMW::on]]). Founded by H. P. Blavatsky and Col. H. S. Olcott, October, 1879. Vols. run from October to September, incl (BCW [[SMW::off]][[Zirkoff B. - Appendix (BCW vol.8)#480|8:480]][[SMW::on]]). Founded by H. P. Blavatsky and Col. H. S. Olcott, Bombay, October, 1879 (BCW [[SMW::off]][[Zirkoff B. - Appendix (BCW vol.9)#462|9:462]][[SMW::on]]). The prospectus for the first issue was prepared on 6 July 1879; the first 400 copies were received on 30 September. By the end of October there were 381 subscribers, and 750 copies were planned for the second issue. [[Wimbridge, Edward|E. Wimbridge]] designed the cover. ([[Zirkoff, Boris|B. de Zirkoff]], [[Zirkoff B. - The Founding of The Theosophist|BCW 2:83-84]])

Theosophists +

A name by which many mystics at various periods of history have called themselves. The Neo‐ Platonists of Alexandria were Theosophists; the Alchemists and Kabbalists during the mediæval ages were likewise so called, also the Martinists, the Quietists, and other kinds of mystics, whether acting independently or incorporated in a brotherhood or society. All real lovers of divine Wisdom and Truth had, and have, a right to the name, rather than those who, appropriating the qualification, live lives or perform actions opposed to the principles of Theosophy. As described by Brother Kenneth R. Mackenzie, the Theosophists of the past centuries — “ entirely speculative, and founding no schools, have still exercised a silent influence upon philosophy; and, no doubt, when the time arrives, many ideas thus silently propounded may yet give new directions to human thought. One of the ways in which these doctrines have obtained not only authority, but power, has been among certain enthusiasts in the higher degrees of Masonry. This power has, however, to a great degree died with the founders, and modern Freemasonry contains few traces of theosophic influence. However accurate and beautiful some of the ideas of Swedenborg, Pernetty, Paschalis, Saint Martin, Marconis, Ragon, and Chastanier may have been, they have but little direct influence on society.” This is true of the Theosophists of the last three centuries, but not of the later ones. For the Theosophists of the current century have already visibly impressed themselves on modern literature, and introduced the desire and craving for some philosophy in place of the blind dogmatic faith of yore, among the most intelligent portions of human‐kind. Such is the difference between past and modern THEOSOPHY. [[Category: CTD info from Theosophical Glossary]] (TG).

Theosophy (Los Angeles) +

Periodical established by Robert Crosbie in November 1912 and published by The Theosophy Company in Los Angeles. (BCW [[SMW::off]][[Zirkoff B. - Appendix (BCW vol.6)#451|6:451]][[SMW::on]]). +

Theosophy and the Higher Life +

A book by [[Wyld, George|G. Wyld]] (London, 1880, 138 pages); its second edition appeared from Elliott & Co. in 1894 as Theosophy, or Spiritual Dynamics and the Divine and Miraculous Man. [[Zirkoff, Boris|B. de Zirkoff]] tentatively identifies it with the book discussed by [[Blavatsky, Helena Petrovna|H. P. Blavatsky]]. ([[Zirkoff, Boris|B. de Zirkoff]], [[Blavatsky H.P. - The Leaven of Theosophy|BCW 3:53]]) +

Therapeutae +

Or ''Therapeutes''. A school of Esotericists, which was an inner group within Alexandrian Judaism and not, as generally believed, a “sect”. They were “healers” in the sense that some “Christian” and “ Mental” Scientists, members of the T.S., are healers, while they are at the same time good Theosophists and students of the esoteric sciences. Philo Judæus calls them “servants of god”. As justly shown in ''A Dictionary of . . . Literature, '' ''Sects,'' and ''Doctrines'' (Vol. IV., art. “Philo Judmus ”) in mentioning the Therapeutes — “ There appears no reason to think of a special “sect”, but rather of an esoteric circle of ''illuminati'', of ‘wise men’ . . . They were contemplative Hellenistic Jews.” [[Category: CTD info from Theosophical Glossary]] (TG). +

Thermutis +

The asp‐crown of the goddess Isis; also the name of the legendary daughter of Pharaoh who is alleged to have saved Moses from the Nile. [[Category: CTD info from Theosophical Glossary]] (TG). +

Thero +

A priest of Buddha. ''Therunnanse'', also. [[Category: CTD info from Theosophical Glossary]] (TG). +

Theurgia +

Or'' Theurgy(Gr.''). A communication with, and means of bringing down to earth, planetary spirits and angels — the “gods of Light”. Knowledge of the inner meaning of their hierarchies, and purity of life alone can lead to the acquisition of the powers necessary for communion with them. To; arrive at such an exalted goal the aspirant must be absolutely worthy and unselfish. [[Category: CTD info from Theosophical Glossary]] (TG). +

Theurgia or the Ancient Mysteries +

[[Wilder, Alexander|A. Wilder]]’s translation was published by the Metaphysical Publishing Company, New York, in 1911, 283 pages; portions had previously appeared in The Platonist and The Theosophist. ([[Zirkoff, Boris|B. de Zirkoff]], [[Blavatsky H.P. - Footnotes to Iamblichos: A Treatise on the Mysteries|BCW 3:269]]) +