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Brother Xii
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Author : John Oliphant
language : en
Publisher: Halifax, N.S. : Twelfth House Press
Release Date : 2006
Brother Xii written by John Oliphant and has been published by Halifax, N.S. : Twelfth House Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Cults categories.
"As Mercury dwelleth near the Sun, so I abide in the heart of my Lord. My feet run upon His errands and by my mouth are His words spoken." Thus wrote Brother XII in the preface to "The Three Truths," describing his role as the divinely-ordained agent of an ancient mystical Brotherhood known as the Great White Lodge. As the agent of this mysterious fraternity, Edward Arthur Wilson, aka Brother XII, a slight, soft-spoken former English sea-captain, embarked on a dramatic and sensational career that established him as one of the most fascinating figures in the history of modern religion. "Brother XII: The Strange Odyssey of a 20th-century Prophet" chronicles the life and exploits of the enigmatic figure who established a utopian community in southern British Columbia in the late 1920s and early 1930s. The tales of gold, sex and black magic associated with Brother XII and his flamboyant mistress, a whip-wielding devotee of ritual magic with the pulp-fiction name of Madame Z, have gripped people's imaginations for years, and the story has been described as a "Gone with The Wind" of the occult, an evocative mixture of the sacred and profane. Though other religious figures may be better known, for pure drama, nothing rivals the story of Brother XII. Though Brother XII largely fell through the cracks of history, his amazing chronicle is being rediscovered, for it rings with contemporary relevance; not only was he a prototypical cult leader, he was a genuine mystic and seer, while also writing on political issues in a way that eerily foreshadows the world today. Brother XII was both a forerunner of the New Age and one of the few spiritual teachers of his time to give expression to the geopolitical and conspiratorial concerns that dominate the cultural debate today. Both mystic and mountebank, seer and charlatan, he was a complex, contradictory individual, the ultimate "man of mystery." The story of Brother XII features an intriguing cast of characters who find themselves irresistibly drawn to the power of this classic rogue messiah, a spiritual anti-hero possessed of a Nietzschean will to power. After the destruction of his colony, Brother XII and Madame Z fled with nearly half-a-million dollars in gold, outwitting the authorities and escaping justice. Brother XII's fate is uncertain, for his death in Switzerland remains a matter of speculation. For all that is known about him, he's still an elusive figure, leaving his metaphysical teachings and the provocative legend that has grown up around him as his legacy. Praise for "Brother XII: The Strange Odyssey of a 20th-century Prophet " "I found myself totally absorbed...a book that will become a classic of its kind. I know of no more fascinating or better researched study of a 'false messiah.'" From the Foreword by Colin Wilson "Sex, sadism, black magic and mystery upon mystery. It sounds like the recipe for a Stephen King potboiler, and author John Oliphant has made the most of it. The difference is that Oliphant's Brother XII is a true story...a marvelous web of suspense and intrigue...riveting stuff." "The Vancouver Sun" ""Brother XII" is a fascinating read " William Gibson "A tremendously exciting story of the religious mania in extreme form. Brother XII is a type who recurs throughout human history, and Oliphant provides not only a great horror tale, but a warning as to how we can recognize such types and be armed against them. I heartily recommend this book." Robert Anton Wilson "Sharing the brilliance of an L. Ron Hubbard, the destructiveness of a Jim Jones, and the hypnotic hold of a Rasputin, E. A. Wilson ranks as one of the most intriguing, mysterious, and infamously charismatic and prophetic cult leaders to grace the annals of North American history...a well-documented...thoroughly fascinating book." "Theosophical History "
The Brother Xii
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Author : Ronald MacIsaac
language : en
Publisher: Vancouver, BC : Library Services Branch
Release Date : 1989-01-01
The Brother Xii written by Ronald MacIsaac and has been published by Vancouver, BC : Library Services Branch this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1989-01-01 with Cults categories.
Brother Twelve
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Author : John Oliphant
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1991
Brother Twelve written by John Oliphant and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1991 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Brother Xii S Treasure
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Author : Amanda Spottiswoode
language : en
Publisher: Heritage House Publishing Co
Release Date : 2015-09-09
Brother Xii S Treasure written by Amanda Spottiswoode and has been published by Heritage House Publishing Co this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-09-09 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
Seven British schoolchildren embark on a sailing-adventure-turned-treasure hunt.
Brother Xii S Letter
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Author : P. E. K. Symons
language : en
Publisher: Ruddy Duck Press
Release Date : 2004
Brother Xii S Letter written by P. E. K. Symons and has been published by Ruddy Duck Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Sailing categories.
Foundation Letters And Teachings
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Author : XII. Brother
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1927
Foundation Letters And Teachings written by XII. Brother and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1927 with Theosophy categories.
Vanguard Of The New Age
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Author : Gillian McCann
language : en
Publisher: McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
Release Date : 2012-05-03
Vanguard Of The New Age written by Gillian McCann and has been published by McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-05-03 with Religion categories.
Vanguard of the New Age unearths a largely ignored dimension of Canadian religious history. Gillian McCann tells the story of a diverse group of occultists, temperance leaguers, and suffragettes who attempted to build a Utopian society based on spiritual principles. Members of the Toronto Theosophical Society were among the first in Canada to apply Eastern philosophy to the social justice issues of the period - from poverty and religious division to the changing role of women in society. Among the most radical and culturally creative movements of their time, the Theosophists called for a new social order based on principles of cooperation and creativity. Intrigued by this compelling vision of a new age, luminaries such as members of the Group of Seven, feminist Flora MacDonald Denison, Emily Stowe, and anarchist Emma Goldman were drawn to the society. Meticulously researched and compellingly written, this careful reconstruction preserves Theosophist founder Albert Smythe's dream of a culturally distinct, egalitarian, and religiously pluralist nation.
Vancouver Island Scoundrels Eccentrics And Originals
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Author : Stephen Ruttan
language : en
Publisher: TouchWood Editions
Release Date : 2014
Vancouver Island Scoundrels Eccentrics And Originals written by Stephen Ruttan and has been published by TouchWood Editions this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
A collection of stories about some of the fascinating people and events that helped shape the history of Vancouver Island and Victoria.
Canadian Mysteries Of The Unexplained
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Author : John Marlowe
language : en
Publisher: Arcturus Publishing
Release Date : 2009-08-06
Canadian Mysteries Of The Unexplained written by John Marlowe and has been published by Arcturus Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-08-06 with Reference categories.
A vast country spanning an entire continent, Canada is a land of many secrets. Canadian Mysteries of the Unexplained is a compelling exploration into some of the country's most baffling events, creatures and personages. From the chilling fate of the Franklin Expedition, to the brutal murder of magnate Harry Oakes and the repeated sightings of the enigmatic Sasquatch, author John Marlowe delves into the supernatural, the unsolved and the inexplicable. Stories include: . The Flesh-Hungry Wendigo .The Massacre of the Donnellys .The Final Voyage of the Mary Celeste . The Execution of Wilbert Coffin .The Shag Harbour UFO These hair-raising tales of ghosts, vampires and fearful apparitions are redolent of the unspoken fears that walk with us down dark alleys or through misty parks late at night.
Historical Dictionary Of Utopianism
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Author : Toby Widdicombe
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2017-06-21
Historical Dictionary Of Utopianism written by Toby Widdicombe and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-06-21 with Political Science categories.
Utopian thinking embraces fictional descriptions of how to create a better (but not a perfect) alternative way of life as well as intentional communities (that is, groups of people leading lives in small communities for their own betterment and the betterment of others). The first edition almost exclusively dealt with the intentional-community side of utopianism; this second edition offers a much more inclusive definition of the key term utopia by offering a great many entries devoted to describing fictional or literary utopian works. It is also heavily illustrated with plates from utopian works, especially those from the heyday of utopianism in the late nineteenth century. This second edition of Historical Dictionary of Utopianism contains a chronology, an introduction, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 1000 cross-referenced entries on broad conceptual entries; narrower entries about specific works; and narrower entries about specific intentional communities or movements. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Utopianism.