The Secret Doctrine The Synthesis of Science, Religion and Philosophy. Cosmogenesis; Anthropogenesis; Index ( 2 Volume Set ).
Pasadena CA: Theosophical University Press, 1999. A Facsmile Reprint of the 1888 Edition. Hardcover's. Two volumes - complete. Large octavos. Volume I: xlviii+ 676 pp. & Volume II: xvi + 798pp, + xxxii page index. Bound in fine navy cloth with gilt titling to spine, b&w frontispiece in Volume I. An attractive hardcover reprint of 1888 Blavatsky's massive central work - which has been "continuously in print for over 100 years, the "SD" remains today the most "comprehensive sourcebook of the esoteric tradition, outlining the fundamental tenets of the Secret Doctrine of the Archaic Ages. Challenging, prophetic, and strikingly modern, it directly addresses the perennial questions: continuity of life after death, purpose of existence, good and evil, consciousness and substance, sexuality, karma, evolution, and human and planetary transformation. Based on the ancient Stanzas of Dzyan with corroborating testimony from over 1,200 sources, these volumes unfold the drama of cosmic and human evolution - from the reawakening of the gods after a Night of the Universe to the ultimate reunion of cosmos with its divine source. Supplementary sections discuss relevant scientific issues as well as the mystery language of myths, symbols, and allegories, helping the reader decipher the often abstruse imagery of the world's sacred literature." (from publisher). Just a hint of shelf wear to both volumes, very light bruising to lower spines - else a pristine near-Fine set in VG+ dust jackets. (The dust jackets show some rubbing to edges and folds of panels, and some light chipping at spine ends. Unclipped. Now in protective mylar sleeves.) Two large hardcover volumes will require additional shipping on all international orders and some US domestic orders. Excess shipping will be quoted in advance. Item #70377
ISBN: 1557000018
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