The Occult & Esoteric Works of A. E. Waite (Illustrated Edition) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Devil-Worship, Tarot, Mysteries of Goëtic Theurgy, Sorcery & NecromancyBy Arthur Edward Waite
Length21h 3m
About this audiobook
The Occult & Esoteric Works of A. E. Waite (Illustrated Edition) gathers a central body of writings from one of the most learned interpreters of Western esotericism. Ranging across Hermetic philosophy, alchemy, Rosicrucianism, ceremonial magic, Kabbalah, mysticism, and tarot symbolism, the volume reflects Waite's distinctive fusion of antiquarian scholarship and spiritual interpretation. Its prose is elaborate, allusive, and often devotional, belonging firmly to the late Victorian and Edwardian occult revival while also resisting mere sensationalism in favor of initiatory meaning. Arthur Edward Waite (1857–1942) was an American-born British scholar, poet, mystic, and esoteric historian, best known today as co-creator of the Rider-Waite-Smith Tarot. His involvement with the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, his later founding of the Fellowship of the Rosy Cross, and his deep engagement with Christian mysticism shaped his effort to distinguish authentic spiritual tradition from popular occult fantasy. This illustrated edition is recommended for readers seeking more than a curiosity cabinet of occult lore. It will especially reward students of esoteric history, tarot, symbolism, and comparative mysticism who wish to encounter Waite's demanding but influential vision of the hidden tradition.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions.
- A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation.
- A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists.
- A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths.
- Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts.
- Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.
Audiobook details
GenreSpirituality and Religion
Length21 hrs 3 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateOct 14, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2Introduction
3Historical Context
4Synopsis (Selection)
5The Occult & Esoteric Works of A. E. Waite (Illustrated Edition)
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6Preface
7Chapter I. Satanism in the Nineteenth Century
8Chapter II. The Mask of Masonry
9Chapter III. The First Witnesses of Lucifer
10Chapter IV. Ex Ore Leonis
11Chapter V. The Discovery of M. Ricoux
12Chapter VI. Art Sacerdotal
13Chapter VII. The Devil and the Doctor
14Chapter VIII. Dealings with Diana
15Chapter IX. How Lucifer is Unmasked.
16Chapter X. The Vendetta of Signor Margiotta
17Chapter XI. Female Freemasonry
18Chapter XII. The Passing of Doctor Bataille
19Chapter XIII. Diana Unveiled
20Chapter XIV. The Radix of Modern Diabolism
21Chapter XV. Conclusion
22The Pictorial Key to the Tarot
23Preface
24PART I. THE VEIL AND ITS SYMBOLS
25§1. Introductory And General
26§2. The Trumps Major, Otherwise Greater Arcana
27§3. The Four Suits, Otherwise Lesser Arcana
28§4. The Tarot In History
29PART II. THE DOCTRINE BEHIND THE VEIL
30§1. The Tarot And Secret Tradition
31§2. The Trumps Major And Their Inner Symbolism
32II. The High Priestess
33III. The Empress
34IV. The Emperor
35V. The Hierophant
36VI. The Lovers
37VII. The Chariot
38VIII. Strength, or Fortitude
39IX. The Hermit
40X. Wheel of Fortune
41XI. Justice
42XII. The Hanged Man
43XIII. Death
44XIV. Temperance
45XV. The Devil
46XVI. The Tower
47XVII. The Star
48XVIII. The Moon
49XIX. The Sun
50XX. The Last Judgment
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