The date of his sojourn in Egypt, in that his last incarnation on this planet, is not now known, but it has been fixed at the early days of the oldest dynasties of Egypt–long before the days of Moses. The details of his life story are lost to history, owing to the lapse of the years, though several of the ancient countries disputed with each other in their claims to the honor of having furnished his birthplace-and this thousands of years ago. He was the father of the Occult Wisdom the founder of Astrology the discoverer of Alchemy. “(But) among these great Masters of Ancient Egypt there once dwelt one of whom Masters hailed as “The Master of Masters.” This man, if “man” indeed he was, dwelt in Egypt in the earliest days. These principles or Universal Laws were presumed to be set forth by Hermes Trismegistus, scribe of the Gods and also known in his form as Deity by the name Toth.
There is always certain correspondence in spite of the contradictory features, and the Hermetic Teachings act as the Great Reconciler.” “The student of Comparative Religions will be able to perceive the influence of the Hermetic Teachings in every religion worthy of the name, now known to man, whether it be a dead religion or one in full vigor in our own times. This thought of a universal application for the material contained is further supported here: “Our intent is not to erect a new Temple of Knowledge, but rather to place in the hands of the student a Master-Key with which he may open the many inner doors in the Temple of Mystery through the main portals he has already entered.” The success and usefulness of this small volume is found in the statement made as part of the introduction to the book: Specifically, The Hermetic Laws outlined in The Kybalion are ones that I use in all of my personal work and refer to often in my teaching. So, naturally when I thought about the first book to discuss on this blog, The Kybalion came in front and center. 1912 Introduction: I have many favorite books that I return to frequently to refresh the information in my mind. The Kybalion By The Three Initiates The Yogi Publication Society Masonic Temple Chicago, Illinois.
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