Publisher's Synopsis
""The Hidden Church of the Holy Graal"" is a book written by Arthur Edward Waite. It is a detailed exploration of the history, symbolism, and mythology surrounding the Holy Grail, a legendary relic that has fascinated people for centuries. Waite uses a variety of sources, including medieval legends, occult texts, and historical documents, to trace the evolution of the Grail myth from its earliest origins to its modern interpretations. He also examines the role of the Grail in various spiritual traditions, including Christianity, Gnosticism, and the esoteric teachings of the Rosicrucians and the Freemasons. Throughout the book, Waite presents a compelling argument that the Grail is not just a physical object, but a powerful symbol of spiritual transformation and enlightenment. ""The Hidden Church of the Holy Graal"" is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Grail myth and its deeper spiritual significance.1909. It's Legends and Symbolism. Considered in their Affinity with Certain Mysteries of Initiation and other Traces of a Secret Tradition in Christian Times. Contents: Roots of the House of Meaning; Mysteries of the Holy Graal in Manifestation and Removal; Early Epochs of the Quest; Lesser Chronicles of the Holy Graal; Grater Chronicles of the Holy Graal; German Cycle of the Holy Graal; Holy Graal in the Light of the Cletic Church; Mystic Aspects of the Graal Legene; secret Tradition in Christian Times; Secret Church; Bibliography of the Holy Graal.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.