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A Search for Meaning in Victorian Religion

The Spiritual Journey and Esoteric Teachings of Charles Carleton Massey
  • ISBN-13: 9781611461848
  • Publisher: ROWMAN & LITTLEFIELD PUBLISHERS
    Imprint: LEHIGH UNIVERSITY PRESS
  • By Jeffrey D. Lavoie
  • Price: AUD $220.00
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  • Local release date: 14/01/2015
  • Format: Hardback 198 pages Weight: 0g
  • Categories: Christianity [HRC]
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Christian mystic, astrologer, and spiritualist, Charles Carleton Massey (1838-1905) underwent an eclectic spiritual journey that resulted in a series of articles, letters, and booklets that have largely been neglected by modern society. Massey was a child of privilege formally trained as a barrister of law at the Westminster School and the son of the English Minister of Finance for India. He devoted his life to solving the metaphysical mysteries of existence leading him into the world of religious philosophy that placed him in the middle of a crossroads between Victorian science, religion, and philosophy. Beginning his journey as a Spiritualist, Massey continued on a course that brought him into the Theosophical Society, eventually becoming the founding president of its British branch, going through the ranks of the Society of Psychical Research and ultimately into his final role as a Christian mystic. This indispensable work combines Massey's collected writings with never before published letters organized topically in order to define Massey's unique world-view for a new generation of readers. This book covers a range of topics from the "nature of God" to the "microcosm and macrocosm" to "Satanism" and "reincarnation" all the while allowing the reader a rare glimpse into Victorian England and the social and religious issues of this time period. The recollections recorded in this book though written over a hundred years ago, are dealt with in such a simple yet profound way that remain relevant to modern spiritual seekers of all types.
Acknowledgments Preface Introduction Chapter 1: Early Life Chapter 2: Spiritualism, Science and "Psychology" Chapter 3: The Rise of Victorian Esotericism Chapter 4: Massey, Germany and the Mystics Chapter 5: Leo Taxil, Freemasonry, and the First Church of Satan Chapter 6: The Personal Life of a Victorian Gentleman Chapter 7: The Teachings and Writings of C. C. Massey Addendum A: The Theosophical Society and Christianity, an Unpublished Letter Addendum B: A Booklet Explaining the Reasons behind the Resignation of George Wyld Addendum C: The Poltergeist of Wem Bibliography
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