Secret Practices of the Sufi Freemasons: The Islamic Teachings at the Heart of Alchemy

— —

Baron Rudolf von Sebottendorff Stephen E. Flowers, Ph.D.

Secret Practices of the Sufi Freemasons

The Islamic Teachings at the Heart of Alchemy

Baron Rudolf von Sebottendorff, Stephen E. Flowers, Ph.D., Stephen E. Flowers, Ph.D.

$22.99

Paperback

Not in-store but you can order this
How long will it take?

Availability Information

We source books from suppliers in Australia and overseas. For books we don't currently have in stock, the time it takes to get them from our suppliers can vary widely - from a few days to a few months - so we check each book with each supplier to determine the expected time it will take to be supplied to us.

We then advise you accordingly. If the time taken to get any book is too long for you, you can let us know and we will cancel or adjust your order, and refund as required.

To find out the anticipated arrival time for specific items prior to ordering, please contact us by phone or email:

Phone +61 2 9264 3111, or 1800 4 BOOKS (1800 4 26657) if outside Sydney:
option 1 Abbey's Bookshop (Crime, History, Science, Kids & more) • info@abbeys.com.au
option 2 Language Book Centre (ESL & Foreign Languages) • language@abbeys.com.au
option 3 Galaxy Bookshop (Sci-fi, Fantasy, Romance, Graphic Novels) • sf@galaxybooks.com.au

QTY:

English

Inner Traditions Bear and Company
17 January 2013

Sufism & Islamic mysticism; Freemasonry & secret societies

Reveals the secret spiritual exercises of the Bektashi Order of Sufis

• Shows how this order, also known as Oriental Freemasonry, preserves the ancient spiritual doctrines forgotten by modern Freemasonry

• Explains how to transform the soul into the alchemical Magnum Opus by combining Masonic grips and the abbreviated letters of the Qur’an

• Includes a detailed biography of Baron von Sebottendorff

Originally published in Germany in 1924, this rare book by Baron Rudolf von Sebottendorff reveals the secret spiritual exercises of the Bektashi Order of Sufis as well as how this order, also known as Oriental Freemasonry, preserves the ancient spiritual doctrines forgotten by modern Freemasonry. Sebottendorff explains how the mysterious abbreviated letters found in the Qur’an represent formulas for perfecting the spirit of the individual. When combined with Masonic hand signs and grips and conducted accordingly to a precise schedule, these formulas incorporate spiritual power into the body and transform the soul from its base state into a noble, godlike state: the Magnum Opus of the medieval alchemists.

Laying out the complete program of spiritual exercises, Sebottendorff explains each abbreviated word-formula in the Qur’an, the hand gestures that go with them, and the exact order and duration for each exercise. Including a detailed biography of Sebottendorff and an examination of alchemy’s Islamic heritage, this book shows how the traditions of Oriental Freemasonry can ennoble the self and lead to higher knowledge.

By: Baron Rudolf von Sebottendorff
Introduction by: Stephen E. Flowers Ph.D.
Translated by: Stephen E. Flowers Ph.D.
Imprint: Inner Traditions Bear and Company
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 10mm
Weight: 249g
ISBN: 9781594774683
ISBN 10: 1594774684
Pages: 144
Publication Date: 17 January 2013
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction by Stephen E. Flowers 1 The Life of Rudolf von Sebottendorff 2 The Bektashi Sect of Sufism 3 The Mysteries of the Arabic Letters 4 Alchemy and Sufism The Practice of Ancient Turkish Freemasonry The Key to the Understanding of Alchemy A Presentation of the Ritual, Doctrine, and Signs of Recognition among the Oriental Freemasons By Baron Rudolf von Sebottendorff Introduction i Practice ii Theory iii Theory and Practice Conclusion Notes Bibliography Index

Baron Rudolf von Sebottendorff (1875-1945) was a Freemason and practitioner of alchemy. In 1917 he founded the Thule Society, an occult organisation that led to the German Workers' Party-joined in 1919 by Adolf Hitler, who transformed it into the Nazi Party. Sebottendorff left the Thule Society as it became increasingly political, fleeing to Turkey. Translator Stephen E. Flowers received his doctorate in Germanic languages and mediaeval studies from the University of Texas at Austin and studied the history of occultism at the University of Gottingen, Germany. The author of more than two dozen books, including Lords of the Left-Hand Path, he lives near Austin, Texas.

Reviews for Secret Practices of the Sufi Freemasons: The Islamic Teachings at the Heart of Alchemy

Touching on the spiritual ideas that lie beneath it, its relation to alchemy, and many other topics, Secret Practices of the Sufi Freemasons is a fascinating read for anyone curious about the old ways of the occult in history. * Midwestern Book Review, May 2013 * The book is very insightful and I leaned so much. The author does an excellent job conveying the concepts. * David H., Book Bargains and Previews, May 2013 *