
PREFACE
CHAPTER I. THEOSOPHY
CHAPTER II. THE IMMANENCE OF GOD
CHAPTER III. THE EVOLUTION OF THE SOUL
CHAPTER IV. LIFE AFTER BODILY DEATH
CHAPTER V. THE EVOLUTIONARY FIELD
CHAPTER VI. THE MECHANISM OF CONSCIOUSNESS
CHAPTER VII. DEATH
CHAPTER VIII. THE ASTRAL WORLD
CHAPTER IX. REBIRTH: ITS REASONABLENESS
In the turmoil of a world still reeling from unprecedented conflict, the author turns a thoughtful eye toward the deeper currents that shape human destiny. This work argues that the upheavals of the early twentieth century are not merely political accidents but signs of larger evolutionary forces at work, urging readers to consider a universal brotherhood and a new ethical order. Written in a clear, conversational style, it invites anyone uneasy with traditional answers to explore a synthesis of spiritual intuition and scientific insight.
The book walks through the basic tenets of theosophy as the author understands them, covering topics such as the immanence of the divine, the evolution of the soul, and the possibility of life after death. By avoiding jargon and foreign terms, it makes ideas like consciousness, rebirth, and the astral world approachable for the everyday listener. Listeners will find fresh illustrations and simple arguments that challenge familiar assumptions while remaining respectful of both religious feeling and rational inquiry.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (302K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by V. L. Simpson, S.D., and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.)
Release date
2009-09-29
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1859–1953
A former teacher, railroad worker, labor activist, and later Theosophical leader, this writer brought practical energy to spiritual subjects. His books aim to make big ideas like self-development and theosophy feel clear, usable, and close to everyday life.
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