Rosicrucianism is a body of Mystical knowledge starting with the Mystery Schools of Egypt and migrating to Greece and many other countries of the world. It became popular in Europe during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. It migrated to America during the seventeenth century because of Sir Francis Bacon's book "The New Atlantis". It eventually became inactive until 1915 when a new cycle was started by Dr. Spencer Lewis and later joined by his son, Ralph Lewis, in San Jose, California. These Imperators revised the teachings to make them more relevant today. The teachings are presented in a unique manner to the student, that has proven to be very successful and practical today. The popularization of these studies today is due to the work of the Lewis' and the present traditional Imperator, Gary Steward of the CR+C. Some of this knowledge is private and given only to the Rosicrucian students that are found to be worthy. The other studies are from the Kabbalah and other bodies of knowledge such as Hermeticism, Alchemy, Metaphysics, Philosophy, etc. Rosicrucianism contains esoteric and exoteric studies. For more information about the history of Rosicrucianism:

1. Click here for AMORC information on this subject.: 2. For information on this subject from CR+C, click here.: 2. For the history by ARC, click here.

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The Temple of the Rosy Cross This article should be read after the ones above. This is from the Sir Francis Bacon Website - New Advancement of Learning. There is also an interesting painting of Sir Francis Bacon in his robes as the Rosicrucian Imperator in the seventeenth century.

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Dr. H. Spencer Lewis
Imperator of AMORC from 1915 to 1939
He is wearing the full regalia that he wore during ritulistic convocations.

Fama Fraternitatis, Confessio Fraternitatis, Chymical Wedding and Other Important Documents
These important Rosicrucian Manifestos or Documents from the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries should be studied and are relevant today to the study of Rosicrucianism and to Mysticism in general. Pay particular attention to: Fama Fraternitatis, Confessio Fraternitatis, and The Chymical Wedding. These are the documents that made Rosicrucianism so popular in Europe and are the basis for the R.C. Fraternity.

Click here for these important documents.: Rosicrucian And Masonic Origins. This review by Linda S. Santucci of Manly P.Hall's lecture on this subject, and is very interesting to those interested in the connection between Rosicrucian and Masonry. Hall was considered an expert in this field. Click here. Cromaat Monographs These monographs were issued in 1918, when AMORC was only giving its regular teachings orally in the Lodge Convocations. They contain much valuable information for the student Mystic. Truths never change, so do not be concerned that they are too old. Click Here For Cromaat Monographs. The Rosicrucian Manual The Rosicrucian Manual by H. Spencer Lewis and published by The Supreme Grand Lodge of AMORC is a very important reference book for all students of Mysticism. This book is no longer published, but is obtainable at many libraries, second hand book stores, etc. Try to purchase a copy if possible. There are many second hand book sources on the internet that you might try. I found that Sorer Linda Santucci scanned several parts of the manual and had it in her website. To go to her site, click here.   What is this? Homepage    Mysticism Index   Restricted Site   E-study   FAQ   Virtual Post Office   Contact Info. Copyright by: Serafine Anthony Lemos - Hayward, CA, USA