Scope and Contents
This series is made up of two publications produced by the Hermetic Brotherhood of Luxor: six issues of The Morning Star Journal,
subtitled as "A Monthly Journal of Mystical and Philosophical Research", and three issues of "Temple Talks", a two-page leaflet
each on one subject.
Adapted from the dealer description:
The subjects that are covered [in The Morning Star] consist of: The Cosmic Philosophy, Astral Demons, The Pope and the Number
Nine, Druse Magic, Astrology within Astronomy and a brief discussion from Peter Davidson's book - "The Discourses of Jesus".
Subjects and dates:
1899: Fragments of the soul, Ancient Prophecies, The Cosmic Philosophy. Printed in Glasgow Scotland.
1900: Covers Esoteric Christianity, Psychometric readings, Esoteric Free Masonry. Printed in New Castle, England.
1908: Visions of the Royal Initiate, Lives beyond the tomb of Attana Oanes, Astrological Fragments, The writings of Jean Lead.
Printed in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Research Notes: In the book "Lite of Life" and the "Discourse of Jesus" Dr. Peter Davidson explains ancient Egyptian symbols
and Hebrew symbols to help the reader understand how Jesus' teachings relate to the ancient Kabbalah (which is simply the
Hermetic Brotherhood in today's world). There is also a discussion from "The Mistletoe." Peter Davidson argues the physical
and spiritual value found in this mysterious plant and he backs up his findings using the Greek and Hebrew Bible. The Mistletoe
discussion involves a brief explanation of the spiritual significance of the Mistletoe and a lengthy discussion of the herbal
benefits from this plant. Davidson had a meeting with three [members of the Cherokee nation] and their Chief who explained
to him their methods of herbal treatments, including mistletoe. This meeting caused him to write in the Morning Star a unique
perspective regarding the "American lndian:" how they lived, their herbal treatments and their view of the white man taking
over their land.
Subjects covered in the "Temple Talks":
- 1. Which holds the most Potency, Denial or Assent? This pamphlet deals with the fixed laws of denial and assent for a mortal
soul. (February 1904)
- 2. Practical Activity. This deals with dreams, interpretations, manifestations and ancient Kabbalah teachings. (March 1904)
- 3. The Hypothesis of Reincarnation (November 1905)