Traces of a Hidden Tradition in Masonry and Medieval Mysticism

This is a set of essays by Isabel Cooper-Oakley, an early member of the Theosophists. She connects the dots between ancient wisdom schools and modern Freemasonry. At the root of this tree are a set of ideas from Hinduism, Zororastrianism, Gnosticism and early Christianity. Along the way she connects a number of links such as the Knights-Templars, the Troubadours and the Rosicrucians. She names dozens of even more obscure secret societies, heresies and conspiracies. The book finishes with an analysis of the Grail myth. Chapters include: Introduction; Towards The Hidden Sources Of Masonry; The Traditions Of The Templars Revived In Masonry; The Troubadours, The Singing Messengers From East To West; and, The Heavenly Kingdom Of The Holy Grail.

The Comte De Saint Germain

The Comte De Saint Germain is a book by prominent Theosophist Isabel Cooper-Oakley, first published in 1912. The subject of the book, the Count St. Germain, was a man of mystery - an 18th century European aristocrat of unknown origin, he had no visible means of support, but no lack of resources, and moved in high social circles. He served as a backchannel diplomat between England and France, and may have played some role in Freemasonry. He moved in the same circles as Marie Antoinette, Catherine the Great, Voltaire, Rousseau, Mesmer, and Casanova. He dabbled in materials and textile technology as well as alchemy, as did many intellectuals of the time. Less well understood are some of the other stories that have been made about the elusive Count: he always appeared about forty years old, popped up from time to time after his official death (on February 27th, 1784), made spot-on, unambiguous prophecies, could transmute matter, and spontaneously teleported to distant locations. This has made him a subject of interest for students of the esoteric. The Theosophists, (of which Cooper-Oakley was a founding member), considered St. Germain to be one of the hidden immortals who manipulate history.

Traces of a Hidden Tradition in Masonry and Medieval Mysticism