The Inner West (New Consciousness Reader) / Jay Kinney Book Details Subject Books by Freemasons; Esoteric/Mystical; Myth; Spiritual life; Symbolism Nr of Pages 336 Format (size) Paperback (22.6cm x 15.0cm) Publisher Tarcher Maine Masonic College Notes Those interested in esoteric matter will likely find this work to be of great value while those who feel that such things are just so much fantasy will easily find their position justified as the writers often begin with false or unsupported assumptions and then move to broad statements about the nature of the universe. Bro. Kinney's own essays can be found in older copies of the Southern Jurisdiction of the Scottis Rite's Journal. ----- Ed King Summary The founder of the influential Gnosis magazine collects essays by some of today's finest spiritual writers to explore the West's magical and esoteric traditions. Rosicrucianism, Freemasonry, Gnosticism, The Knights Templar . . . Even before the success of The Da Vinci Code, many readers knew of these and other aspects of Western esoterica. But few understand their true meaning. In The Inner West, more than twenty essays by seventeen leading authors shine a light on some of the most mysterious and closely held aspects of the Western tradition. Its authors bring to life the symbolist and occult philosophies that populate the history and beliefs of the Western way. These same philosophies-which include variants of Christian and Jewish mysticism, and the teachings of figures like Rudolf Steiner and G. I. Gurdjieff-can present a deep and different spiritual path for today's seekers. Spiritual seekers have often looked to the East for inspiration and guidance. Yet increasing numbers of people are discovering that many helpful wisdom traditions have existed right here in the West. With the Kabbalah and Tarot cards more popular than ever, and alternative spirituality from Wicca to Sufism gaining a new audience, The Inner West is a timely book for this expanding audience Puchase Details Cover Price $14.95 Buy Here: Amazon US