The 17th century Rosicrucian Manifestos are the subject of a new book written by Steven Markham. Steven has produced a modern English version of the three books, which were originally published in German and Latin.
In the early 17th century three documents were published which came to be known as ‘The Rosicrucian Manifestos’.
These books promoted the reformation of mankind and spirituality and professed to reveal a hitherto unknown ‘secret society’ based upon the teachings and discoveries of a man referred to as Christian Rosencreutz.
Rosicrucian thought became highly influential throughout Europe and many publications based on or discussing the manifestos were written. It influenced such notable writers as Robert Fludd, Michael Maier, and Elias Ashmole, as well as influencing Freemasonry.
Rosicrucian societies such as the Societas Rosicruciana In Anglia, the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn and AMORC still operate to the present day with thousands of members worldwide.
The Rosicrucian Manifestos themselves comprised the Fama Fraternitatis (1614), the Confessio Fraternitatis (1615) and the Chemical Wedding (1616). First published in German and Latin, an English version of the Fama Fraternitatis published in 1652 by Thomas Vaughan, brought the documents to an English-speaking audience.
Markham’s Brotherhood takes the original manifestos and presents them in an easily accessible Modern English version with explanatory notes to enlighten the reader and offering greater depth without obstructing the reading experience. Illustrated throughout with a mixture of traditional and original drawings, this new edition of the founding Rosicrucian writings brings them to life for the modern reader.
More information at http://ferretbooks.co.uk
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Published by Ferret Books
ISBN: 978-1-9160345-0-1
Format: Paperback 264 pages £14.99
Kindle version: £9.99
Available from Amazon in Paperback and Kindle formats and from all other booksellers in Paperback.
About the Author:
Steven is a Cheshire Freemason and a member of Cheshire Provincial Grand Stewards Lodge No. 3449 and Cestrian Chapter No. 425. He is P.Pr.J.G.D. in Craft and PGStwd in Royal Arch.
In the Societas Rosicruciana In Anglia (SRIA), he is Secretary of Bishop Wilkins College No.58 in the Province of Western Counties and North Wales. He is also Provincial Secretary and Suffragan-Designate for the Province.
He is acting Grand Acolyte of the SRIA.
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