Papus (Gérard Encause (1865-1916)) is the next 19th century esotericist that I read a text of. It proves that both the series with the typical cover you can see on the right and the books of Alex Bushman are Martinists ‘opening up’. “Martinism without mysteries” you can see on the right.
I find the book of Papus not too interesting. It is a fairly Theosophy-type account which blends Theosophical esotericism with science of its day. Just as the other book from these series, it begins with an introduction with exercises, etc. and only after a while the actual translation follows.
Astral bodies, reincarnation, etc. these are the subjects at hand. Nothing too interesting. Perhaps I should try Papus’ more specific texts, such as his Kabbala book first.
2021, isbn 9798768440091
