Theos-Talk Archives (November 1999 Message tl00125)

----- Original Message -----
> From: W. Dallas TenBroeck <dalval@nwc.net>
> Date: Friday, November 12, 1999 2:21 PM
> Subject: RE: Randy to anyone: physical evolution AND PSYCHO-MENTAL
EVOLUTION also.

> Nov 12
>
> At the risk of seeming to be abrupt, it is very difficult to try
> to rewrite all that theosophy teaches when it is possible for
> both of us to arrive at a joint understanding if you could
> familiarize yourself with the KEY TO THEOSOPHY.  It is not a long
> read, but it would make for you a bridge of understanding as to
> what students of theosophy deal with, and why.
>
Dear Dal,

Over 43 plus years, I have studied and read many theosophical works, the
above included.  These studies also include the Secret Doctrine and Isis
Unveiled - both seminal works for *modern* theosophy as expressed by and
from Blavatsky onwards.  I still regard myself as a student of
theosophy, but have to say that I have found these works flawed.  I have
also made an extensive study of biblical literature realting to the
Judaic and Christian traditions, with similar results.  One form of
theosophy began pre-Blavatsky with Jacob Boehme, and another even older
form with the 'Hasidic students of Kabbalah.

It is possible that the great Rabbi Hillel, in his own way, in his own
day, was a "theosophist" of sorts, as was his "Christian" disciple, Paul
the apostle.

Continually referring modern, intelligent people to just *one* source
book, could be regarded as uncomplimentary to their intelligence.

How about some references to Pirke Avot?

(I got some)

Alan :0)

http://www.soft.net.uk/ambain/