
De Groote Pyramide - Door H. J. van Ginkel. - Uitgave van de N. V. Theosofische Uitgevers Maatschappij:: Amsteldijk 79:: Amsterdam 1908
Inhoud.
Voorwoord.
De Groote Pyramide. - Hoofdstuk I.
Hoofdstuk II. - Ligging.
Hoofdstuk III. - De Bouw.
Hoofdstuk IV. - Beschrijving van het Inwendige.
Hoofdstuk V. - Over de bestemming der Pyramide.
Hoofdstuk VI. - Over de bestemming der Pyramide II.
Hoofdstuk VII. - Nog enkele theorieën over de bestemming en symboliek der Groote Pyramide.
A thoughtful investigation into the Great Pyramid opens by contrasting two ways of knowing: the careful, fact‑based approach of scholars and the inner, intuitive insight prized by mystics. The author argues that even the most rigorous science is filtered through personal perception, inviting listeners to consider how feeling and reason together shape our understanding of ancient wonders.
The work is organized into concise chapters that guide the reader from the pyramid’s geographic setting and its builders, through the techniques of its construction and the layout of its inner chambers, to the many theories about its purpose and symbolism. Later sections delve into the geometric secrets of the five‑pointed star, the significance of the angle π, and a series of mystical interpretations that explore the structure’s deeper spiritual meaning.
Rooted in early‑20th‑century theosophical thought, the book offers a balanced blend of measured observation and speculative reflection, encouraging anyone curious about Egypt’s most iconic monument to listen with both mind and heart.
Language
nl
Duration
~4 hours (275K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/
Release date
Feb 2, 2007
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

A Dutch theosophical writer and publisher from the early 20th century, he is best remembered for esoteric works such as De Groote Pyramide and for his role in Dutch mixed Freemasonry. His career moved between books, translation, publishing, and ritual writing, giving him a distinctive place in the spiritual and intellectual circles of his time.
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