The Gnosis of Ancient Wisdom in the Christian Scriptures by William Kingsland
Publication: 1962 George Allen & Unwin Ltd. Fifth Impression
The book advocates for a return to a more mystical or esoterically based form of Christianity. In the Editor's Preface, it states: "In this work, Kingsland demonstrates how the fundamental teachings introduced to the world at the beginning of the Christian era were derived from Gnosis, or Ancient Wisdom. Over time, these teachings have become so distorted that the modern interpretation of Christianity represents merely a degraded form of their original essence."
Kingsland became an active member and ultimately served as the president of the Blavatsky Lodge in London. His dedication to Theosophy and its principles shaped his worldview and scientific inquiries.
Condition: publishers cloth boards, title in silver to spine, only slight darkening to jacket along spine, otherwise the book is in Fine condition