The Mystical Christ: Religion as a Personal Spiritual Experience

3910 Los Feliz Ave. Los Angeles, Calif.: The Philosophical Research Society, 1956. Stated Third Edition at title page. 1951, 1956 at copyright page. Light grey buckram (cloth) boards, red metallic cover emblem and spine titles, light shelf wear. Beautiful frontispiece portrait interestingly can be said artisticly reminiscient of the discovered shroud: "Head of Christ, By Toussaint Dubreuil (1561-1602) Ecole Francais". Pages very good, clean; some w/neat light yellow accenting. Each chapter begins with charming symbolical vignette. Attractive vintage inscription at fron endpaper: "To my Grandson, Mike, With Love, Grandmother Nora". Bind fine, square; hinges intact. Scarce original wrapper in beige w/red cover titles and emblem, spine titles, moderate edge wear, chip, rub, discoloration; protected in new clear sleeve. Front and back flaps features summary and brief rich bio of Manly Hall; back panel with summary and contents for "Old Testament Wisdom". Near fine scarcity in near very good wrapper. Table of Contents: "The Path of Faith; The Social Mysticism of the Essenes; Jesus, The Son of Man; The Ministry of Jesus; The Miracles of Jesus; The Lord's Prayer; The Beatitudes; The Divine Tragedy; Christ, The Son of God; and, Christ In You, The Hope of Glory." For many years Manly P. Hall has been recognized as an authority on philosophy and comparitive religion. He has wrritten many books which bear witness to careful research and a profound knowledge of the esoteric doctrines of antiquiety. Occasionally, in such ofhis works as The Guruu and The Way of Heaven, e has revealed his mystical insight and inclination. The mythical Christ is a nunfoldment of the devotional side of the Crhittian faith. It has been written to meet the demand for a basic statement of a strong and idealistic faith. The author is convince that only relgiious insight cna this generation ind the internal peace and security which must have to preserve and enlightened way of life. The Mystical Christ is suitable for those who desire a better understanding of the lighe and ministry of Jesus. It is entirely a nonsectarian presentioation and cannot offend anywhone who sincerely desires the benefits of aliving and vital fiath. The emphasis is entrely upon principles and there is no invlvement on controversy. Features detailed 5-page index. 253 pages. Insured post.. Third Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" Tall.