Theos-Talk Archives (April 1996 Message tl00845)

Dear Friend,

We'd like to announce the formation of a new internet publication dedicated
to the original teachings of Theosophy. The intent of the magazine is to
offer original articles, news items, reprints from theosophical journals, and
commentary from the subscribers.

The focus will be on theosophical source writings, like those of H.P.
Blavatsky and W.Q. Judge, later writers that follow the
same lineage, like Robert Crosbie and G. de Purucker, new

materials from religion and science that throw new light on the Teachings,
and original philosophical inquiry along theosophical lines.


This online magazine, "Theosophy World", will be implemented in the form of
three mailing lists. Each list represents a
different department of the magazine.


"Theosophical Papers" (theos-papers@theosophy.com) will

distribute the articles that are written.


"Theosophical Notes" (theos-notes@theosophy.com) will distribute the news
notes and short items that are written.

"Theosophical Talk" (theos-talk@theosophy.com) will distribute the letters to
the editors, as well as facilitate discussion and exploaration of
theosophical ideas and teachings.

The articles and news notes will be on moderated lists, so that the editors
can insure (a) the lists are used for new postings and not discussions, (b)
the lists contain materials that are sufficiently polished to be deemed read
for the readership (although the standards won't be held as high as those for
a printed publication), and (c) the content of "Theosophy World" maintain a
consistent focus on theosophical themes, as determined by the best judgment
of the editors.

The third department, "Theosophical Talk", will be unmoderated, to allow for
an open discussion of the topics presented in the magazine. From this list
may also arise ideas for future articles, generated out of the discussion.
Significant comments are encouraged; one-line comments like "I liked that!"
or "Huh?" should be sent directly to the author, and not posted.


Articles and new items may be signed by the author or submitted as anonymous
contributions (to be attributed to "A Student"). The real name and email
address of the contributor would be retained by the editors. Email directed
to the author of a particular anonymous article would be forwarded, as a
courtesy, by the editors, using this information.


"Theosophy World" is scheduled to go on-line in June, 1996.

Additional information will be provided, as it becomes available, regarding
how to subscribe, the initial number of subscribers, and individuals
indicating an interest in contributing materials to the publication.


The magazine will attempt to provide a stream of focused
materials on Theosophy and of interest to Theosophists, breaking it apart
into three departments which can be separately subscribed to, based upon
one's interest.

People interested in receiving a series of articles and reprints

on theosophical topics would subscribe to "Theosophical Papers".  Those
interested in short pieces, including news and science notes, would subscribe
to "Theosophical Notes". And those interested in a discussion would subscribe
to "Theosophical Talk". One does not have to wade through the talk, though,
if one only wants to read the articles and/or the notes.


At a later date, there may be a paper edition of extracts from

"Theosophy World", available via surface mail. The details

regarding this edition are not available at this time.


We now come to the BIG question: What can you do to help us get

started, and to insure that you're kept up-to-date on our

progress?


First, you can indicate your interest by writing to theos-world@
theosophy.com.

Second, you can pass this message on to others you may know that have
internet access and might like to receive and/or contribute to the new
publication.

Your interest and support is appreciated. We're soon to move

into a new century, and a new, fresh, original push to Theosophy is needed at
this time! Our intent is to help this push with "Theosophy World", and your
participation is invaluable!

-- The Editors


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