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An Esoteric Reader
- Insights and Essays into Occult History and Philosophy, Highlighting Freemasonry, Mysticism, Rosicrucian Lore and Hermetic Qabalah
- Narrated by: Michael Strader
- Length: 12 hrs and 16 mins
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This is a collection of 14 essays on a variety of occult-themed topics, covering the full spectrum of classic occultism and related subjects, but with a focus on the western mystery tradition within esotericism. The topics include Hermeticism, Ceremonial Magic, the Kabbalah, Ancient Wisdom and Philosophy, Rosicrucianism, Freemasonry and Mysticism, by some of the most notable and prominent names in the history of those subjects.
This collection was compiled specifically with the student in mind. The contents include:
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- The Spiritual Significance of Freemasonry by Silas H. Shepherd
- Mysticism and Occultism by Arthur Edward Waite
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- Essence of the Practical Qabalah by Frater Achad?
- Universal Mysticism in Masonry by Edgar A. Russell
- The Hermetic and Rosicrucian Mystery by Arthur Edward Waite
- The Soul According to the Qabalah by C. De Leiningen
- Death by William Wynn Westcott
- Early Masonic Symbolism by Manly P. Hall
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- Amazon Customer
- 08-09-2020
Awful Narration
The narration is so bad, it is intolerable. The content is as expected, but I was unable to finish after ten minutes or so.
It is like listening to an adult learn how to read out loud - plodding along with zero flow or continuity. Additionally, the narrator speaks with an unusually distracting articulation of words. It is though there is a period every two to five words, and also random words are given emphasis for no reason.
It is as if a person in church was called up to the podium to read a passage from the Bible, but has never actually read any of the material previously, and has never spoken before in front of people.
In a word, awful.
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- 29-11-2020
Narration lead to refund
The narration was so dreadfully incomprehensible I found myself getting a migraine rather than learning. I am deeply upset
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- 16-10-2020
WOW
This is what the world needs. I can now not go back to the way of life I was living. I will do everything in my power to be a light to the world. Hate must never win!!
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