The Path of Initiation: Spiritual Evolution and the Restoration of the Western Mystery Tradition
“Well-researched and provocative, this work will assist the spiritually inclined to understand and co-create the current shift in consciousness.” (Marcy E. Graham, Whole Life Times, October 2013)“The Path of Initiation: Spiritual Evolution and the Restoration of the Western Mystery Traditionis a powerful recommendation for any occult or new age studies collection and uses work from the Mystery traditions of East and West to examine the initiatic path from early to modern times. From step-by-step processes in initiation to underlying psychological and spiritual issues surrounding this journey,The Path of Initiation: Spiritual Evolution and the Restoration of the Western Mystery Traditionprovides a lively survey packed with insights from all kinds of paths and choices, and is a fine reader for any considering the routines and ways of spiritual enlightenment.” (Midwest Book Review, November 2013)“Mr. Gordon writes about a mixture of personal experience and extensive research, and this book serves as an excellent step towards delving deeper into the rich Theosophical tradition. Readers will come away with a much broader understanding of the structure of existence – and humanity’s role in an ever-evolving Universal Consciousness.” (Marc Star, New Dawn Magazine, February 2014)“The late John Gordon, who was a prominent member of the Theosophical Society in England has, in this book, provided a detailed exposition of the path of initiation, drawing from his extensive knowledge and understandings of the Mystery traditions of both East and West.” (The Beacon, January – March 2014)