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Explore the fascinating world of early Christian legends with The Apocryphal Acts of Paul, Peter, John, Andrew and Thomas, first published in 1909. This captivating collection, believed to date back to around 150 CE, offers some of the earliest glimpses into the lives, teachings, and martyrdoms of the apostles Paul, Peter, John, Andrew, and Thomas. Written in a richly imaginative style, these Acts have profoundly influenced Christian thought, even though they lack historical accuracy as biographies. Translator Bernhard Pick tackled the most complete versions available in his time, resulting in...

This is a collection of 10 essays on a variety of occult-themed topics, covering the full spectrum of classic esoteric and related subjects, which include Hermeticism, alchemy, magic, the Kabbalah, ancient wisdom and philosophy, the Tarot, Rosicrucianism, Freemasonry, Theosophy, and spiritualism, by some of the most notable and prominent names in the history of those subjects. This collection was compiled specifically with the student in mind.