Gottfried de Purucker in The Story of Jesus (1938)
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The Gospel-story is merely an idealized fiction, written by Christian mystics in imitation of esoteric mysteries of the Pagans, showing the initiation-trials and tests of the candidates for initiation; and it is not very well done, there being much error and many mistakes in the Gospels. Ch. 1
— Gottfried de Purucker on Esotericism
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About Gottfried de Purucker
Gottfried de Purucker (January 15, 1874, Suffern, New York – September 27, 1942) was a Theosophist and author of several publications, including elucidations of the writings of Helena Blavatsky.
About Gottfried de Purucker
Gottfried de Purucker (January 15, 1874, Suffern, New York – September 27, 1942) was a Theosophist and author of several publications, including elucidations of the writings of Helena Blavatsky.
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