The Candle of Vision - Softcover

Russell, A.E. George William

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1999660048 ISBN 13: 9781999660048

Publisher: Azafran Books, 2019

Synopsis

The Candle of Vision is an underrated classic of Western spirituality and comes with a specially written Foreword from Solomon James. It reads like a memoir, and approaches the reader with simplicity, honesty, and yet surprising depth. Within the pages of this book, AE identifies the Celtic river god Manannan with the visionary transmission of the ‘sacred imagination.’ This is akin to the sublime force of energy that swept over AE when he entered his trances. The Candle of Vision is a contemplative work that initiates reflections rather than provides answers. It stirs the body, mind, and soul. It offers a vision that speaks to us in its own unique way, as well as gifting us a language of silence. The Candle of Vision should be read and re-read. AE (Æ), as he is more commonly known, was the Irish writer, painter, and mystic George William Russell (1867-1935). Russell was more of a crusader for external as well as internal liberation. He was a prominent attendee at local Theosophy meetings, and actually lived at their lodge for a number of years. In his early years he met with William Butler Yeats, who was also involved with the Theosophy Movement, and their friendship lasted a lifetime.Russell was a natural mystic who explored the ‘supernatural’ realms through his paintings and his writings. He claimed to frequently experience trance states in which he would have visions of other times and places. These experiences were then aided by his own research into Gnosticism and non-western wisdom traditions. AE - George William Russell – was one in a long line of Gnostic ambassadors.

About this edition

• Publisher: Azafran Books
• Publication date: 2019
• ISBN 10: 1999660048
• ISBN 13: 9781999660048
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 130