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Theosophy An Introductory Study Course

By John Algeo

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Contents

Introduction 4
 1. What Is Theosophy? 7
 2. The Ancient Wisdom in the Modern World 17
 3. Universal Brotherhood 23
 4. Human Beings and Our Bodies 30
 5. Life after Death 38
 6. Reincarnation 45
 7. Karma 56
 8. The Power of Thought 64
 9. The Question of Evil 70
10. The Plan and Purpose of Life 77
11. The Rise and Fall of Civilizations 92
12. The Ancient Wisdom in Daily Life 99
Bibliography 104

FIGURES
 

1. The Human Constitution 29
 2. Reincarnation 44
 3. Evolution of the Soul 76
 4. The Three Life Waves 81
 5. The Seven Rays 91
 6. The Lute of the Seven Planes 98