The Kybalion: Hermetic Philosophy

by Three Initiates

Overview

The most popular occult work of the twentieth century

The Kybalion has long fascinated readers with its exploration of hermetic wisdom. Credited to the mysterious Three Initiates, The Kybalion is an esoteric classic that has remained popular since its initial publication in 1908. The book explores the Seven Hermetic Principles—including the Principles of Causation, Mental Transmutation, and Polarity—and the philosophies it contains became founding ideas in the New Thought movement.

This edition of the original text is the latest title in the Essential Wisdom Library, which brings sacred wisdom, both ancient and modern, to today’s audience. It includes a new introduction to frame the historical context and importance of the text, along with an updated, modern design.

The Kybalion is a perfect resource and a key source of wisdom for the growing wave of readers interested in the occult and esoteric.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781250619280
Publisher:	St. Martin's Publishing Group
Publication date:	07/21/2020
Series:	The Essential Wisdom Library
Pages:	144
Sales rank:	486,698
Product dimensions:	5.40(w) x 8.30(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

The identity of Three Initiates has been the subject of much secrecy and rumor since The Kybalion first appeared at the beginning of the twentieth century. It is now believed that William Walker Atkinson was one of or perhaps the sole author of the book. Born in 1862, Atkinson was a pioneer of the New Thought movement who wrote an estimated 100 books during his lifetime.

Table of Contents

Foreword ix

Introduction 1

1 The Hermetic Philosophy 7

2 The Seven Hermetic Principles 13

3 Mental Transmutation 24

4 The All 29

5 The Mental Universe 36

6 The Divine Paradox 43

7 "The All" in All 53

8 The Planes of Correspondence 63

9 Vibration 77

10 Polarity 84

11 Rhythm 90

12 Causation 97

13 Gender 104

14 Mental Gender 110

15 Hermetic Axioms 121