The three classical Rosicrucian writings

The three classical Rosicrucian writings

The three classical Rosicrucian writings were published by the German theologian Johann Valentin Andreae at the beginning of the 17th century. The LRC editions contain the full original texts and an esoteric analysis by Jan van Rijckenborgh which supplies the key for un

The three classical Rosicrucian writings were published by the German theologian Johann Valentin Andreae at the beginning of the 17th century. The LRC editions contain the full original texts and an esoteric analysis by Jan van Rijckenborgh which supplies the key for understanding.

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Book 1: The Call of the Brotherhood of the Rosycross

by Jan van Rijckenborgh

Summary: Esoteric analysis of the Fama Fraternitatis R.C., 1614

The Fama Fraternitatis R. C. tells the story of the founding of the Rosicrucian Order and invites the like-minded to make contact with it. As Jan van Rijckenborgh considers one by one the incidents described in the Fama, explaining how they relate to a practical path of self-initiation, many details of Rosicrucianism which may have been obscure for centuries become clear.

 

Contains the full original text of the Fama Fraternitatis R. C. (1614) with extensive esoteric analysis.
(361 pages, hardcover )

Book 2: The Confession of the Brotherhood of the Rosycross

by Jan van Rijckenborgh

Summary: Esoteric analysis of the Confessio Fraternitatis R.C., 1615

The author describes this Rosicrucian manifesto as follows: On closer consideration, students of the Confessio will realize that this old document is a tremendous piece of prophecy. If we go beyond the simple, exoteric aspect, its universal, unlimited significance is revealed to us and we see the radiant path of truth stretching in a wide arc from horizon to horizon.

 

Contains the full original text of the Fama Fraternitatis R. C. (1615) with extensive esoteric analysis.
(75 pages, hardcover )

Book 3: The Alchemical Wedding of Christian Rosycross, Part One

by Jan van Rijckenborgh

Summary: Esoteric analysis of the Alchemical Wedding (part 1), 1616

This strange story of Christian Rosycross_s journey to a wedding is a Hermetic allegory intended to be a guidebook for people who are actively engaged in the process of inner transformation. As the story is unlocked for us, we begin to see the means by which the original Soul can be brought back to life and united with the Spirit.

 

Contains the text of the first three days of The Alchemical Wedding of Christian Rosycross by Johann Valentin Andreae (1616) with extensive esoteric analysis.
(287 pages, hardcover – contains 9 full-page illustrations by Johfra)

The Alchemical Wedding of Christian Rosycross, Part Two

by Jan van Rijckenborgh

Summary: Esoteric analysis of the Alchemical Wedding (part 2), 1616

After seven days of ceremonies and tests, Christian Rosycross is dubbed a Knight of the Golden Stone. But not selfishness, deception and pride allowed him to win, but his great humility and self-knowledge. In the afterword, Jan van Rijckenborgh gives a scenario of the future.

 

Contains the text of the last four days of The Alchemical Wedding of Christian Rosycross by Johann Valentin Andreae (1616) with extensive esoteric analysis.
(255 pages, hardcover – contains 8 full-page illustrations by Johfra)