THE WAY OF INITIATION or The Superphysical World and its Gnosis

The readers of this magazine [The Theosophist] cannot have forgotten the very instructive articles that were published some time ago entitled, "The Superphysical World and its Gnosis". They were translated from the German of Dr. Steiner by Mr. Max Gysi, who now issues them in a book form. Our President [Annie Besant] says in her foreword to the book : 

"Dr. Steiner's views, representing a deeply mystical Christian Theosophy, are of very great utility, supplying a side of theosophical thought which might otherwise miss fitting recognition. He is the natural heir of the great German mystics, and adds to their profound spirituality the fine lucidity of a philosophic mind.

"If English readers find herein presentiments of great truths that seem somewhat unfamiliar, let them seek to gain new views of truth by studying it from another standpoint. If they read sympathetically, seeking to understand, rather than in the spirit of antagonism, seeking to criticise, they will find many a gem of value, many a pearl of price, among the thoughts herein presented, and Theosophy's jewelled diadem will be the richer for their insetting."

A good portrait of Dr. Steiner accompanies some biographical notes by Edward Schure. We need not dilate upon the merits of the contents as our readers are familiar with them. We hope the volume will have the warm reception it deserves.

-B.P. Wadia


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