Quick Look
- Reveals the profound meaning behind the surprising events from the seven-day initiation of Christian Rosenkreutz
- Each chapter focuses on one of the seven days, with an overview plus new translations of the original passage
- Klocek's comprehensive commentary provides an accessible introduction to the significance of the Rosicrucian path of inner development
An insightful introduction to the meaning behind The Chemical Wedding of Christian Rosenkreutz, featuring fresh translations of the original text.
Description
The 1616 classic treasure of Western esoteric wisdom, The Chemical Wedding of Christian Rosenkreutz, is one of three key manifestos of the Rosicrucians and alchemists. It narrates a story of Christian Rosenkreutz, who was invited to a miraculous castle to assist in the 'chemical wedding' of the king and the queen.
Filled with alchemical metaphors, coded words and images, Dennis Klocek reveals the profound meaning behind the colourful and surprising events throughout the seven-day 'initiation' of Christian Rosenkreutz.
Each chapter is devoted to one of the seven days, featuring an overview followed by fresh translations of the original text. Illuminated by Klocek's comprehensive and unique commentaries, this book offers an accessible introduction to the real meaning behind the Rosicrucian path of inner development.
Author
Dennis Klocek is Director of the Consciousness Studies Program at Rudolf Steiner College in Sacramento, California, USA. He is engaged in research, teaching and writing in many fields, including weather, gardening, colour therapy and meditation. He is the author of Climate: Soul of the Earth, Colors of the Soul, Esoteric Physiology and Sacred Agriculture.
