The Initiates of the Flame: The Deluxe Edition

Manly P. Hall was a leading writer on the occult and the esoteric during the 20th century. His work, including the legendary Secret Teachings for All Ages, has proven to be timeless, inspiring and fascinating readers for decades. Initiates of the Flame explores a spectrum of occult subjects-from Egyptian rites and Arthurian myths to alchemy and the mysteries of arcane methods. Hall writes about the deep secrets of the mystery schools of antiquity, revealing their practices and meaning. This modern edition of the classic book includes the complete original text along with a timeline of Hall's life. In addition, the book includes a preface by Greg Salyer, the president of The University of Philosophical Research- the organization founded by Hall to preserve and share his legacy-as well as an introduction by PEN Award-winning historian Mitch Horowitz.

Manly P. Hall was a leading writer on the occult and the esoteric during the 20th century. His work, including the legendary Secret Teachings for All Ages, has proven to be timeless, inspiring and fascinating readers for decades. Initiates of the Flame explores a spectrum of occult subjects-from Egyptian rites and Arthurian myths to alchemy and the mysteries of arcane methods. Hall writes about the deep secrets of the mystery schools of antiquity, revealing their practices and meaning. This modern edition of the classic book includes the complete original text along with a timeline of Hall's life. In addition, the book includes a preface by Greg Salyer, the president of The University of Philosophical Research- the organization founded by Hall to preserve and share his legacy-as well as an introduction by PEN Award-winning historian Mitch Horowitz.