The Kybalion: The Definitive Edition

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Here is the flagship edition of the most popular occult work of the past century, now published with a groundbreaking historical introduction that establishes its authentic authorship and a "lost" bonus work by the original author. It is one of the most mysterious and hotly debated occult works ever written-and without question the most popular and widely influential book of arcane philosophy of the twentieth century: The Kybalion has been credited only to the cryptic "Three Initiates" since its first appearance in 1908. Debate rages over the identity of the Three Initiates, the origin of the book's mysterious title and insights, and the nature of the Hermetic teachings on which it is thought to be based. Now the veil is parted. The Kybalion: The Definitive Edition presents the first full- scale analysis of this work of practical occult wisdom. It features the complete text of The Kybalion and the first-ever publication of Atkinson's previously unknown post- Kybalion work: The Seven Cosmic Laws . In an engaging introduction to this unique volume, religious scholar Philip Deslippe surveys the work's context, history, and impact (including as a source of spiritual insight to communities ranging from New Thought to Black Nationalism), and provides a biographical sketch of its elusive author, the New Thought pioneer William Walker Atkinson. As valuable to new fans as it is to longtime readers who crave more knowledge about Atkinson and his work, The Kybalion: The Definitive Edition illuminates the remarkable history of this long-cherished text. Review: An invaluable addition to any bookshelf - I hesitated to buy this version since I already had a copy of the Kybalion and I questioned whether the additional material in this volume was sufficient to warrant purchasing it. I decided to check it out and I'm glad I did. For one thing, the section on the Cosmic Laws almost doubles the size of the book with the Kybalion alone. And the content of the two sections are alike in many ways, yet offer significantly different material. This allows you to get a much wider perspective, not just from the content alone but by comparing the similarities and differences. Normally, I'm not one who gives footnotes more than passing attention. But the extensive footnotes in this book do much to expand one's understanding and are well worth adding to the study. The Kybalion itself is difficult to describe because everybody is going to view its message in their own unique way. But it seems to be a book that finds its way to you at just the time you're looking for it, even when you didn't realize you were looking for it. Review: In depth, non biased and well worded - Loved it, very wise words spoken Great writing and explanations of each law and how it behaves on different planes of reality