A.E. Waite recommended this to the young Aleister Crowley in 1896 as the book he should read to understand the nature of the Interior Church. Karl von Eckartshausen was among the most unusual mystics of his day.
The Cloud Upon the Sanctuary
" This book would later become a strong influence on the 19th-century members of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn. Arthur Edward Waite offers an informative, historical introduction.
The work was later adopted by occultists, given high status in the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn and drawing Aleister Crowley to join the order.
This book is recognized as a classic of Christian mysticism and is highly recommended for those seeking a deeper spiritual sense of themselves and the Christian faith.
The book was given a high status in the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, particularly by Arthur Edward Waite and it is known to have attracted English author and the founder of Thelema, Aleister Crowley, to the Order.
Apart from "The Cloud upon the Sanctuary," Eckartshausen is a name only to the Christian Transcendentalists of England.
The Cloud Upon the Sanctuary by Karl von Eckartshausen is the document that introduced this concept to the 19th century occult communities. It is the work that inspired Aleister Crowley to pursue the Golden Dawn and magick.
The Cloud Upon the Sanctuary by Karl von Eckartshausen is the document that introduced this concept to the 19th century occult communities. It is the work that inspired Aleister Crowley to pursue the Golden Dawn and magick.
This Is A New Release Of The Original 1909 Edition.
The Cloud Upon the Sanctuary: Six Letters to Students of the Christian Mysteries