02362cam a22003253u 4500 26938 UtSlPG 20260610133621.0 m cr n 260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 BP Besant, Annie, 1847-1933 Esoteric Christianity, or The Lesser Mysteries Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2008 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2008-10-16 Produced by Thierry Alberto, Erica Hills, Henry Craig, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "Esoteric Christianity, or The Lesser Mysteries" by Annie Besant is a scholarly examination of the hidden aspects of Christian teachings, written in the early 20th century. The work delves into concepts of the Gnosis and the Mysteries within Christianity, asserting that many profound truths have been overlooked or simplified for mass consumption. The author aims to explore the complexity of these esoteric teachings, suggesting they were once integral to early Christian beliefs but have faded over time. The opening of this work presents an overview of the necessity for religions, including Christianity, to have a hidden side that caters to varying levels of human understanding and spiritual evolution. Besant emphasizes the importance of esoteric knowledge, arguing that true spiritual teachings can only be fully grasped by those prepared for them. Drawing from historical references and early Christian writings, she begins to outline the existence of these hidden teachings in Christianity, laying the groundwork for a more in-depth exploration of the subject in subsequent chapters. This sets a tone of inquiry into the depth and complexity of faith, suggesting that a restoration of this esoteric knowledge is essential for a deeper understanding of Christian tenets. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Mysticism Theosophy Christianity -- Miscellanea https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26938 67847 67847