A Search in Secret Egypt

by Brunton, Paul

• ISBN13: 9780943914985
• ISBN10: 0943914981
• Edition: Illus.
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2007-03-23
• Publisher: Larson Publications

Summary

Page by page, this deluxe, lavishly illustrated new edition of Brunton'ss classic spiritual travelogue shows Egypt'ss major splendors, long-hidden temples, underground chambers, shrines, and artifacts as the author saw them in the 1930s and as they are now--along with fascinating inner images of Egypt'ss ancient mysteries and enlightening talks with Islamic leaders. Specially designed maps/diagrams trace his footsteps accurately

Author Biography

Paul Brunton (1898-1981) is widely recognized as one of the 20th century's most eloquent and reliable writers on the timeliness and sources of timeless wisdom. His many books and personal example continue to inspire many current teachers and writers in the fields of spiritual development and personal growth. Born in London in 1898, he traveled widely for most of his life and published 11 books between 1934 and 1952. Another 19 books have been published since 1984 from the voluminous notebooks he reserved for posthumous publication.

Table of Contents

A Night with the Sphinx; The Desert Guardian; The Pyramid; A Night Inside the Great Pyramid; With a Magician of Cairo; Wonder-Working by Hypnotism; An Interview with Egypt's Most Feared Fakir; In the Name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful!; In the Peace of Old Abydos; The Innermost Rite of Egyptian Temples; The Ancient Mysteries; In the Temple of Denderah; Karnak Days; Karnak Nights; With Egypt's Most Famed Snake-Charmer; I Become a Snake-Charming Dervish; I Meet an Adept; The Tombs: An Adept's Solemn Message; Epilogue.