The Arcane Schools

by John Yarker

This hardbound edition of Yarker's classic opus is not merely another facsimile edition. It has been completely reformatted, yet retains a look and feel that is comparable to the original 1909 edition, right down to the blue cloth binding and gold stamped spine. From Alchemy to Zoroaster, and everything in between, The Arcane Schools continues to be one of the most comprehensive and authoritative works concerning the history and migration of the Western Mystery Tradition. Students of Freemasonry, Rosicrucianism, and Theosophy will find this to be an indispensable addition to their collection.

552 pages, Hardcover

First published April 30, 1992

About the author

John Yarker was an author and occultist who served as International Grand Master of the Rite of Memphis-Misraim from 1902. He was made a Freemason of the United Grand Lodge of England at the age of 21 in the Lodge of Integrity, No. 189, Manchester, on 25 October 1854, becoming a Master Mason at the beginning of 1855.

At a time of Masonic renaissance, he revived many rites and promoted a number of rites on his own, including the Rites of Sat B'Hai, Swedenborg, Mizraim, and the Ancient and Primitive Rite. He was was thus associated with the fringe Masonic secret orders that preceded the establishment of the Ordo Templi Orientis and the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn.

Reviews

[Barry]

Interesting though somewhat suspect account of the ancient mystery schools, amongst other.

[Paul]

I couldn't get into this book. The references were often too obscure.