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The '''Theosophical University Press''' has been publishing Theosophical classics for many decades. It is affiliated with the [[Theosophical Society (Pasadena)|Theosophical Society based in Pasadena, California]] | The '''Theosophical University Press''' has been publishing Theosophical classics for many decades as the successor to [[Aryan Theosophical Press]]. It is affiliated with the [[Theosophical Society (Pasadena)|Theosophical Society based in Pasadena, California]], with a catalog [http://www.theosociety.org/pasadena/ts/tup.htm available online]. Many works have been made freely available as full-text editions online. | ||
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Among the books published by this press were Theosophical works by [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky]], [[William Quan Judge]], [[ | Among the books published by this press were Theosophical works by [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky]], [[William Quan Judge]], [[Gottfried de Purucker]], [[Mabel Collins]], and [[Katherine Tingley]]. | ||
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The first volume was an expansion of "Theosophy in Brief Outline," originally printed in 1931. | |||
== Theosophical magazines == | == Theosophical magazines == | ||
Revision as of 19:08, 16 March 2016
The Theosophical University Press has been publishing Theosophical classics for many decades as the successor to Aryan Theosophical Press. It is affiliated with the Theosophical Society based in Pasadena, California, with a catalog available online. Many works have been made freely available as full-text editions online.
History
Theosophical books
Among the books published by this press were Theosophical works by Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, William Quan Judge, Gottfried de Purucker, Mabel Collins, and Katherine Tingley.
Theosophical Manuals series
A series of fifteen handbooks were published starting in the 1930s, in a paperback format 4.5 by 5.75 inches, for a cost of 25¢ each, or a boxed set for $3.50. As the publishing house moved from Point Loma to Covina to Pasadena, there were several editions and printings of each volume. These are the titles:
| Number | Title | Author |
|---|---|---|
| I | What Is Theosophy? A General View for Inquirers | Charles J. Ryan |
| II | Reincarnation: A Lost Chord in Modern Thought | Leoline L. Wright |
| III | Karman: The Law of Consequences | Gertrude van Pelt |
| IV | The Seven Principles of Man | Leoline L. Wright |
| V | After Death - What? | Leoline L. Wright |
| VI | Evolution | Henry T. Edge |
| VII | Rounds and Races: Man's Divine Parentage and Destiny | Gertrude van Pelt |
| VIII | The Doctrine of Cycles | Lydia Ross |
| IX | Hierarchies: The Ladder of Life | Gertrude van Pelt |
| X | The Astral Light | Henry T. Edge |
| XI | Psychic Powers | Helen Savage |
| XII | Theosophy and Christianity | Henry T. Edge |
| XIII | Mahâtmans and Chelas | Leoline L. Wright |
| XIV | The Mystery-Schools | Grace Frances Knoche |
| XV | Yoga and Yoga Discipline: A Theosophical Interpretation | Charles J. Ryan |
The first volume was an expansion of "Theosophy in Brief Outline," originally printed in 1931.
Theosophical magazines
Magazines included The Theosophical Path, The Theosophical Forum, The Junior Theosophist, The Lotus-Circle Messenger, and Lucifer.