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Kybalion: A Study of the Hermetic Philosophy of Ancient Egypt and Greece

Three Initiates, William Walker Atkinson
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Kybalion: A Study of the Hermetic Philosophy of Ancient Egypt and Greece

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1908

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Three Initiates, William Walker Atkinson

Kybalion: A Study of the Hermetic Philosophy of Ancient Egypt and Greece

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1908
Book Details
Pages

223

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

1900s

Publication Year

1908

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Kybalion: A Study of the Hermetic Philosophy of Ancient Egypt and Greece, authored by Three Initiates, including William Walker Atkinson, explores Hermetic principles. The text introduces the mental, spiritual, and universal principles people can apply for personal development and understanding. It addresses themes like mentalism, correspondence, vibration, and rhythm, guiding individuals in harmonizing with these universal laws.

Informative

Mysterious

Contemplative

Challenging

Fantastical

Reviews & Readership

4.5

19,968 ratings

82%

Loved it

11%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Kybalion: A Study of the Hermetic Philosophy of Ancient Egypt and Greece by Three Initiates and William Walker Atkinson intrigues with its exploration of arcane wisdom, appealing to those interested in mysticism. Readers praise its accessibility and depth but note its abstract concepts can be challenging. Some find its lack of scholarly rigor a drawback, affecting credibility.

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Who Should Read Kybalion: A Study of the Hermetic Philosophy of Ancient Egypt and Greece?

A reader interested in esoteric philosophy, mysticism, and ancient wisdom would enjoy Kybalion. Comparable to those who appreciate The Secret Doctrine by Helena Blavatsky or The Emerald Tablet by Hermes Trismegistus, they seek insight into metaphysical concepts and universal laws.

4.5

19,968 ratings

82%

Loved it

11%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

223

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

1900s

Publication Year

1908

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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