The Secret Doctrines of Jesus [Paperback]

H. Spencer Lewis (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 1995 | ISBN-10: 0912057912 | ISBN-13: 978-0912057910

Following years of extensive research and journeys to the Holy Land and Egypt, H. Spencer Lewis reveals the hidden doctrines of Jesus and what they mean. Part of the Rosicrucian Classic Series.

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About the Author

Dr. H. Spencer Lewis is the author of several books, including Mansions of the Soul, The Symbolic Prophecy of the Great Pyramid, Mental Poisoning, and others. Until his transition in 1939, he was Imperator of the Rosicrucian Order, AMORC. For many years, students of mysticism and philosophy have been fascinated by his timeless writings. His simple, straightforward style reveals a keen insight into the age-old mysteries of life.

Product Details

• Paperback: 185 pages
• Publisher: Rosicrucian Order, AMORC (June 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0912057912
• ISBN-13: 978-0912057910
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #462,857 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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40 of 43 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply another alternate view of early Christianity, April 17, 2004

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Minneserenity "karmal64" (Obscurity) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Secret Doctrines of Jesus (Paperback)

This book has no bibliography. Lewis wrote of the Essenes 16 years for the world had even heard of them. Hence no additional scholarly peer-reviewed books existed to even make a bibliography with. However it is telling that subsequent scholarly works now support many of Lewis's contentions.

If you can tolerate the discussion of alternative views of Christianity you might want to give "Secret Doctrines of Jesus" and also "Mansions of the Soul" a look.

No orthodox Christian or New Age writer--EVEN WITH A BIBIOGRAPHY--can demonstrate that they knew of the Essenes 16 years before anyone else had even heard of the Essenes. So criticizing this book for NOT having a bibliography is not a logical, fair or rational criticism.

Again much like in Lewis' "Mystical Life of Jesus," Lewis doesn't absolutely prove anything. Nobody can. But then again nobody is sure who wrote the four gospels and interestingly at least some of the more mystical-alternative sects of Christianity that Catholicism so despised seem to have been compatible with many of Lewis' assertions.

Regardless Lewis writes in a very clear, compelling and authoritative style that certainly makes one stop and think. And unlike past centuries of orthodox Christianity, that's no longer a crime. Although no doubt some still wish that it were... While even some New Age types seem to have issues with some of Lewis's conclusions, I would suggest to such readers that they objectively assess their motivations. Many of whom are seemingly the self-professed arbiters of tolerance of alternative personal spirituality, wouldn't it be ironic if such as those were merely subsituting one form of dogmatism--hence, pseudo intellectualism--for another?

If this has aroused your curiosity then check out my reader's guide for more startling info. on alternative Christianity.

16 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Take off your blinders, June 13, 2004

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This review is from: The Secret Doctrines of Jesus (Paperback)

For those of you unwilling to blindly accept everything the masses tell you as truth, this book may help you broaden your perspectives. If Da Vince Code piqued your interest, then you will probably enjoy this read.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Be informed, June 5, 2007

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Free_At_Last "Religion is the Devil's Greates... (Right Here) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Secret Doctrines of Jesus (Paperback)

This book gives some interesting viewpoints that differ from mainstream Christianity, and many of which I believe are true. However, if you are looking for a book with substantiated proof, you will be disappointed. Much of what is said, is going to have to be taken on faith, because the author claims it to be so, and has evidence yet does not provide it in many instances. In the end, interesting to mull over, but personally, I feel if someone claims something to be true, and states they have evidence, then evidence should be provided.