{"title":"Felix John Taylor","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFelix John Taylor\u003c\/strong\u003e delves into the realms of mysticism and esoteric traditions, offering readers insightful explorations of spiritual movements and secret societies. His works illuminate complex religious themes with clarity, inviting both scholars and curious minds to deepen their understanding of occult history and spirituality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect thoughtful analysis and engaging narratives that unravel the mysteries surrounding groups such as the \u003cem\u003eHermetic Order of the Golden Dawn\u003c\/em\u003e. Taylor's writings serve as a valuable guide through the intricate world of spiritual and mystical studies, bridging historical context with contemporary interest.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-hermetic-order-of-the-golden-dawn-by-felix-john-taylor-9780500029183","title":"The Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe first full-length narrative history of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, the esoteric society at the centre of the 19th- and 20th-century rise of the occult.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOccultism has long been associated with the visual and literary arts, the wild and the avant-garde, and nowhere was this more embodied than in the \u003cem\u003eHermetic Order of the Golden Dawn\u003c\/em\u003e. Founded in London in the 1880s by Freemasons, it was the world's most famous secret society. In this fresh, bracing narrative history, Felix John Taylor recounts its rise and fall through the men and women for whom the Order represented both an alternative to traditional Victorian religious values and a space for imaginative exploration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDevoted to the study of ceremonial magic, the Order attracted a long list of eminent writers, actors and visual artists to its ranks. It looked towards a 'golden age' of spiritual enlightenment, with progressive ideals—class and gender were no barriers to entry—and teachings from tarot to alchemy and astral projection that were gradually unveiled as members ascended ten 'grades'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhile its temples were formally spaces to practise magic, Taylor finds that the Golden Dawn was at various points more an arts club or society of writers. Political schisms and sex scandals ensured that it was short-lived, yet for many members its occult practices came to shape their work and influence the wider culture over a much longer period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Golden Dawn, with its role in the foundation of Wicca and modern developments in magic, is a vital thread connecting Victorian esotericism to the present-day occult revival. This visually arresting, meticulously researched literary history teases out these connections, while offering a compelling account of the Order and its members.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67712237175020,"sku":"9780500029183","price":69.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780500029183-the-hermetic-order-of-the-golden-dawn-1.jpg?v=1791852975"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/felix-john-taylor.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}