Lost Secrets of the Mystery Schools: The Coming of the Gods: Initiation and Rebirth (Astara's Library of Mystical Classics) [Paperback]

Earlyne Chaney (Author)

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Publication Date: September 1, 1992 | ISBN-10: 0918936241 | ISBN-13: 978-0918936240

Were the gods and goddesses of ancient Greece merely the product of humankind's imagination -- as some scientists and historians would have us believe? If so, what scientific data can explain the "Greek miracle" -- Greece's sudden leap from a primitive tribal state to the cultural center of the world? This book reveals what actually happened those thousands of years ago that so radically affected the destiny of humankind.

When the mystic and the initiate think of Greece, Palenque, the Great Pyramid, Machu Picchu or Tiahuanaca, the mind immediately projects visions of initiation and the Mystery Schools of antiquity. Even Lemuria or lost Atlantis conjure up fleeting memories of a long ago time when the Mysteries were young.

This book focuses on the glories of Greece -- when the gods and goddesses of Olympus reigned over the destiny of the light seekers of that ancient time. Renowned among these Mysteries was Eleusis, where the world's greatest mystics and philosopher's sought initiation. And Delphi, where Apollo spoke through an entranced pythoness and prophesied for hundreds of years. And magnificent Ephesus, recognized as the Seventh Wonder of the World.

In "Lost Secrets of the Mystery Schools: The Coming of the Gods," legendary mystic and teacher Earlyne Chaney looks back to that time in ancient Greece and explores the true origin of the gods and goddesses of Mount Olympus. Stepping out of the pages of mythology, they appear anew, reminding us of our own long-forgotten past. What part did these creative beings play in our history? From what far away planet did they come?

Examined in the light of Dr. Chaney's intuitive and inspirational writing, the ancient gods and goddesses take on a whole new meaning for light seekers in the new age. journey back to that mysterious time in the magical land of Greece as you are reintroduced to Zeus, Apollo, Aphrodite, Hermes, Athena, Poseidon and the others. Look for a spark of recognition -- the hint of a reawakened memory.

"So vividly are they a part of our subconscious," Earlyne explains, "they are forever linking us to a forgotten past, raising us to a higher dimension of consciousness, attuning us to the wisdom that still invades our souls."

Have we fully realized what these beings brought? Or have centuries of "scientific data" buried their reality?

Dr. Chaney endeavors to uncover the ancient teachings and their relevancy to humankind today. In her continuing examination of ancient rites of initiation, she explores the Grecian teachings of death, rebirth and immortality -- and explains how many of the rites have been misunderstood and perverted. Perhaps these writings will stir your memory of your own initiation in one of the Mystery Schools of long ago.

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About the Author

The writings of Earlyne Chaney (1916-1997) have taught and inspired light seekers around the globe for decades. Mystic, teacher, healer, and internationally known writer, her teachings lead beyond the ordinary and conventional into the realms of the esoteric, the mystical and the wisdom of the ancient Mystery Schools.

Among her many other books are: "Wisdom From the Angels and the Forces of Light," "The Mystery of Death and Dying," "Remembering -- Autobiography of a Mystic," "Initiation in the Great Pyramid," "Secret Wisdom of the Great Initiates" and "The Madonna and the Coming Light."

Product Details

• Paperback: 204 pages
• Publisher: Astara (September 1, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0918936241
• ISBN-13: 978-0918936240
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,273,124 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting, September 8, 2000

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David S. Burt (Memphis, TN USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lost Secrets of the Mystery Schools: The Coming of the Gods: Initiation and Rebirth (Astara's Library of Mystical Classics) (Paperback)

For those of you new or not familiar with Astara, this organization was founded in 1951 by Robert and Earlyn Chaney. Other sources say it was founded on May 1, 1954. There is a strong Christian element in Astara. This book of Astara, like many others deals with a lot of New Age subjects such as mysticism. If you go deeper into the symbolism of Astara you'll notice a seven pointed star with a lotus in the middle. This star represents the perfected man. The seven pointed star and the lotus is also tied into the Ancient Mystic Order of Melchizedek. Astara is very to the Rosicrucians, but more watered down. There explaination about the seven pole stars is very fascinating and kind of goes into the realm of astrology. But over all, besides for the symbolism and the knowledge of the pole stars, this book is still the basic New Age information dealing with karma and philosophy.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars New Age Philosophy, February 28, 2009

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Jeff Marzano (Essex Junction, VT USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lost Secrets of the Mystery Schools: The Coming of the Gods: Initiation and Rebirth (Astara's Library of Mystical Classics) (Paperback)

I made the title of this review 'New Age Philosophy' but often things that are associated with the new age movement are really related to the very distant, even prehistoric past. The 'new age' part means we are going to rediscover that ancient knowledge.

So far all of the books by Earlyne Chaney that I have read talk about the process of 'initiation' which was practiced in some form in very ancient Egypt and in Greece at various times. There were two forms of initiation which were the 'lesser mysteries' and the 'greater mysteries'.

The initiation process was very mysterious and enabled the initiates to reach various levels of understanding of the mysteries and secrets which were given to the human race by the gods. Plato and Pythagorus travelled to Egypt and went through this process.

She talks about the Oracle At Delphi which is associated with the god Appollo. Sadly the psychotic Roman emperor Nero had the priests and priestesses at Delphi buried alive because the pythoness informed Nero that his presence disgusted her. Her prophecy warning Nero to 'beware of 73' came true one year later however when Nero died and was succeeded by someone who was 73 years old.

An interesting idea is that a great spirit or god merged with our sun to make it come alive or something like that. Earlyne believed the sun and the earth are living entities.

She talks about the relationship between the mystery religions of antiquity and Christianity. Some people think that Christianity stole ideas from earlier religions and mythologies. But rather Christianity has some similarities with those other religions because they are all based on similar concepts and truths. Some people believe Christ and Melchizedek are the same person. The ancient priesthood in Egypt was part of the 'order of Melchizedek' as was Abraham.

I don't think Earlyne thought much of the form of Christianity that we see today. Rather she seemed to yearn for those long lost days of old when the priests in ancient Egypt taught the initiates about the mysteries of nature and the universe.

Earlyne felt that those mystery religions will rise again or perhaps merge with Christianity as we enter the Age of Aquarius in 2012.

Jeff Marzano

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