Author Description

The Initiates of the Flame was written by Canadian author, lecturer, astrologer, mystic and thirty-third degree freemason, Manly Palmer Hall. It was originally published in 1922. This work delves into the symbolic & mystical significance of fire in ancient traditions, illustrating the path of spiritual enlightenment & the quest for divine wisdom through allegorical, occult, & esoteric teachings. It explores the themes and myths where fire is a prominent symbol. For instance in Shamballa, Alchemy, freemasonry, the Egyptian mysteries, the Pyramids, the Holy Grail and the ark of the covenant.