| Author |
Besant, Annie, 1847-1933 |
| Title |
Vier Voordrachten over Theosofie
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 60.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Contents |
De Leeringen der Theosofie beschouwd uit een geschiedkundig oogpunt -- De Leeringen der Theosofie beschouwd uit een wetenschappelijk oogpunt -- Esoterisch Christendom -- Het verhaal van den Christus -- Aanhangsel: Inlichtingen over de Theosofische Vereeniging.
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| Credits |
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| Summary |
"Vier Voordrachten over Theosofie" by Annie Besant is a series of lectures delivered in various locations in the Netherlands in the late 19th century. This collection serves to explore the principles and teachings of Theosophy, a spiritual and philosophical movement that seeks to understand the divine wisdom underlying all religions and the nature of existence. The opening of this work outlines the framework in which Besant intends to discuss Theosophy, addressing the potential challenges posed by language and the complex nature of her subject. She explains the common threads found within the world's religions—particularly their teachings about the divine and the nature of humanity—and critiques the scholarly views that dismiss these religions as mere products of human ignorance. Besant asserts that true understanding of religion reveals a divine source from which all faiths originate. Through this lens, she aims to present Theosophy as a comprehensive view that encompasses the teachings of various traditions, emphasizing the potential for human development and the interconnectedness of all souls. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Dutch |
| LoC Class |
BP: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Islam, Bahaism, Theosophy, Other and new beliefs
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| Subject |
Theosophy
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
12756 |
| Release Date |
Jun 28, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 15, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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