THE WAY OF INITIATION
Or, How to attain Knowledge of the Higher Worlds
By RUDOLF STEINER, Ph.D.
With a Foreword by ANNIE BESANT
and some Biographical Notes of the Author by
EDOUARD SCHURÉ
FIRST IMPRESSION, December 1908, 1500 copies
SECOND IMpression, May 1909, 1500 copies
In America two large editions have been published
TO BE OBTAINED FROM
THEOSOPHICAL PUBLISHING SOCIETY, London, W.
Price 3s. 6d. net; postage 4d. extra
"This little book ('THE WAY OF INITIATION') gives a singularly
interesting account of the personality and thought of a modern mystic and
occultist....
The chapters form the most lucid exposition of the purposes
and methods of occultism available to the lay reading public. "-The
Manchester Guardian.
"The Path of Discipleship with its conditions is plainly set forth in brief
compass. It may be commended to those who wish to enlarge their
acquaintance with the things unseen."-Review of Reviews.
"We welcome 'THE WAY OF INITIATION,' by Dr. Steiner, written in
clear, precise, and philosophical language, and excellently translated into
good, strong English by Mr. Max Gysi... To the orthodox and heterodox
thinker upon life in its highest sense we have no hesitation in recommending
this book."-The Times of India.
"Among recent books of more than ordinary excellence, a volume
entitled 'THE WAY OF INITIATION,' by Rudolf Steiner, Ph.D., strongly
commends itself to all who are earnestly seeking plain, practical advice and
luminous teaching concerning the course to be actually pursued so as to give
unmistakable insight into the real nature of the spiritual universe."-Light.
"Dr. Steiner sees that the Western disciple needs the Wisdom of the
West. It is distinctly a work of insight, and not of mere thought; its
description of the facts of the inner world is marked by that vividness which
can be found in the writings of one who has seen, and nowhere else. Above all,
it is inspiring even where it is not informing."-St Ethelburga's Leaflet,
Rev. W. F. Cobb, D.D.
("INITIATION AND ITS RESULTS").-"The book's true function is
obviously to serve as a guide to well-grounded students of occultism
ambitious to become adepts.' To such we cordially commend it, adding
a word of praise to Clifford Bax, the translator."-The Bookman.
"THE WAY OF INITIATION' is creating a sensation among occult students.
The instruction presented by Dr. Steiner is the first of its kind to find its way
into English print. Altogether the work is one that will be found of far
more than ordinary value."-The Swastika Magazine.