The Doctrine and Literature of the Kabalah

From one of the most respected and prolific esoteric writers of all times, comes this detailed study of the history, philosophy and influence of the Kabalah (Kabbalah, Cabala, Qabalah). This classic account includes, "Post-Christian Literature of the Jews", "Doctrinal Content of the Kabalah", "Source and Authority of the Kabalah", "Written Word of Kabalism First, Second, and Third Period", "Some Christian Students of the Kabalah", "Kabalah and Other Channels of Esoteric Traditions" and studies such notables as Raymond Lully, Robert Fludd, Thomas Vaughan, Saint-Martin, Eliphas Levi, and Papus. Freemasonry, Tarot and Mysticism, the Rosicrucians, Alchemy and much more are explored. This is an important book for any esoteric student. Photographic reproduction of the 1902 edition. Index.