In the thirteenth century there appeared in central Europe a great spiritual teacher whose symbolical name was Christian Rosenkreuz or Christian Rose Cross who founded the mysterious Order of the Rosy Cross, concerning which so many speculations have been made and so little has become known to the world at large, for it is the Mystery school of the West and is only open to those who have attained the stage of spiritual unfoldment necessary to be initiated in its secrets concerning the Science of Life and Being.

This [book] is a brief guide to understanding Islam. It consists of three chapters. The first chapter, Some Evidence for the Truth of Islam, answers some important questions which some people ask. The second chapter Some Benefits of Islam, mentions some of the benefits that Islam provides for the individual. The third chapter, General Information on Islam, provides general information on Islam, corrects some misconceptions about it, and answers some commonly asked questions.

The precepts of Hermetic philosophy remained shrouded in secrecy for more than 2,000 years, clouded by obscure language and dense allegories. This concise guide offers a modern interpretation of the doctrine, distilling its teachings with seven compelling principles that can be applied to self-development in daily life. This is the quintessential primer for anyone interested in Hermetics; it cannot be recommended highly enough. The Kybalion, originally published in 1912, is a short volume that presents, with commentary, the basic Hermetic principles. The author(s) of the book are anonymous.

Quran literally means “the recitation.” It is the central religious text of Islam, which Muslims consider the verbatim word of God (Allah), and is regarded widely as the finest piece of literature in the Arabic language. This entry offers the Quran in English to non-Arabic speakers.