[Pete]

I came across a cd with a lecture on it about Rosicrucians. I have to admit I found it very heavy going and did not follow everything. Does anyone know of an easy introduction to Rosicrucian and their beliefs. I tried looking for web sites but found very little. I just like to look into differing beliefs.
Thanks.

This post has been edited by Pete: 05 February 2007 - 11:22 AM

[Thumper]

Wikipedia's Entry on Rosicrucians.

[Bashmaki]

Thumper, on Feb 5 2007, 11:38 AM, said:

Wikipedia's Entry on Rosicrucians.

I read a text by this organization about 15 years ago. They are a fellowship of christian mystics. I don't think you find much about them because they are actually Catholic and what they do is not condoned by the church but the church kinda overlooks it as long as they don't beat their drum to hard.
There seems to be much of the doctrine that surrounds the Church and some of it is of a more mystical bent. There is also a heirachy structure to contend with. These things are primarily why I did not pursue it any further than I did.

I am not saying these are bad things; they are perfectly fine for people who get along or prefer more structure in their lives. You have to understand I have trouble stacking blocks, let alone fitting all the doctrine of said mystical order into my head. It would slither from my ears and down the side of my neck like clay that has been mulled around until it has gotten to warm.

On the up side, for me, that book is what started me on the never ending journey of meditation. That I will be forever greatful for.

I think the name of the book was The Rosicrusion Cosmos Conception.


Br. John

and my wife wonders why I can't get a temple recommend anymore for the Mormon Temple :wall:

[Eaglebishopat]

Awhile back I wrote an article for the SEMINARy. I'm sure if you contact Amy you'll be able to get a copy If not give me a few days and I'll see if I can found the infro in my puter
Bishop Pat
http://www.pastorpat.frostwolf.net/
eaglebishoppat-at-hotmail.com

[Pete]

Eaglebishopat, on Feb 6 2007, 02:46 PM, said:

Awhile back I wrote an article for the SEMINARy. I'm sure if you contact Amy you'll be able to get a copy If not give me a few days and I'll see if I can found the infro in my puter
Bishop Pat
http://www.pastorpat.frostwolf.net/
eaglebishoppat-at-hotmail.com

Thanks Thumper, Bashmaki, and Eaglebishopat.
Its seems their history is as much of a mystery as what they actually believe. I have listened to the CD again and it talks about the nine fold worlds of man by Rudolf Steiner.
It is supposed to be an introduction to Rosicrucianism.
Not wishing to be critical but it does seem simplicity is not the flavour of the day. It appears to give me so many differing complex definitions for every day functions of just being human. I would just like to have a simplier introduction instead having an emphasis on complex, mystical and often questionable, presuppositions (IMO).
I would be grateful if you do find the article Eaglebishopat. Having had the experience of meeting them face to face would, I suspect, give you a more greater understanding and insight than I have with just my CD for an introduction to their beliefs. It would also be interesting to read.

[Pete]

Just found some info on another forum.
A friend of mine pointed me to this link:-

http://www.amorc.org.uk/

Much easier going. :) Thanks everyone.

[Mystxmuse]

A good book on Rosicrucian theory which I found to be an interesting read is Wisdom of the Mystic Masters by Joseph J. Weed. You could probably try online or ordering through a Barnes and Noble.

[freethinkingrev]

I found this at: http://www.adherents.com/
Hope it is of some help to you. I also use: http://www.religious...e.org/index.htm to locate reference material.


Edighoffer, Roland. "Rosicrucianism: From the Seventeenth to the Twentieth Century " in Modern Esoteric Spirituality (vol. 21 of "World Spirituality: An Encyclopedic History of the Religious Quest "), edited by Antoine Faivre and Jacob Needleman. New York, NY: Crossroad (1992); pg. 208.

[wheetree]

There are many different flavors of Rosicrucians out there. AMORC is only one of them. They and their split-off, the ConFraternity of the Rosy Cross, consist mainly of students who pay a fee to receive monthly correspondence courses in various metaphysical topics. These topics lean more to the new age than traditional Christianity. The teaching includes the Egyptian mythos, Qabalah, chakras, etc.

The Freemasons have a Rosicrucian brotherhood also. It is dedicated to Christian mysticism.

There are many smaller Rosicrucian orders out there with widely varying doctrines. Most however are based on the hermetic / alchemical traditions.

I suggest reading the Rosicrucian Manifestos for a very good historical background. Do a search for "Fama Fraternitatis".

[ashes]

Also,

Try looking into the Gnostic Witches. Many of them claim to be Rosicrucians as well.

ashes