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'''''The Sphinx''''' '''(''Die Sphinx'')''' was a German-language Theosophical periodical published by [[Wilhelm Hübbe-Schleiden|Dr. Wilhelm Hübbe-Schleiden]]. The monthly magazine first appeared in January, 1886 and continued until | '''''The Sphinx''''' '''(''Die Sphinx'')''' was a German-language Theosophical periodical published by [[Wilhelm Hübbe-Schleiden|Dr. Wilhelm Hübbe-Schleiden]]. The monthly magazine first appeared in January, 1886 and continued until June, 1896. Initially, it was conceived to be a publication of the [[Germania Theosophical Society]], but after the [[Hodgson Report]] came out and the lodge disintegrated, ''The Sphinx'' continued first as a magazine of the Munich Psychological Association, then in 1892-1893 as official organ of the Theosophical Association, and from 1894-1896 of the German Theosophical Society. | ||
Subject matter centered around Theosophical views of metaphysics, mysticism , philosophy, and Eastern religions. Staff members and contributors included Max Dessoir, [[Franz Hartmann|Dr. Franz Hartmann]] , Carl Kiesewetter, and Carl du Prel. Many illustrations were created by the painter Fidus from 1891 to 1894. In 1889, Max Dessoir introduced a new term that he had coined - [[Parapsychology|"parapsychology"]]. | Subject matter centered around Theosophical views of metaphysics, mysticism , philosophy, and Eastern religions. Staff members and contributors included Max Dessoir, [[Franz Hartmann|Dr. Franz Hartmann]] , Carl Kiesewetter, and Carl du Prel. Many illustrations were created by the painter Fidus from 1891 to 1894. In 1889, Max Dessoir introduced a new term that he had coined - [[Parapsychology|"parapsychology"]]. | ||
Latest revision as of 20:48, 7 May 2020
The Sphinx (Die Sphinx) was a German-language Theosophical periodical published by Dr. Wilhelm Hübbe-Schleiden. The monthly magazine first appeared in January, 1886 and continued until June, 1896. Initially, it was conceived to be a publication of the Germania Theosophical Society, but after the Hodgson Report came out and the lodge disintegrated, The Sphinx continued first as a magazine of the Munich Psychological Association, then in 1892-1893 as official organ of the Theosophical Association, and from 1894-1896 of the German Theosophical Society.
Subject matter centered around Theosophical views of metaphysics, mysticism , philosophy, and Eastern religions. Staff members and contributors included Max Dessoir, Dr. Franz Hartmann , Carl Kiesewetter, and Carl du Prel. Many illustrations were created by the painter Fidus from 1891 to 1894. In 1889, Max Dessoir introduced a new term that he had coined - "parapsychology".
Availability online
The Sphinx is available digitally at the Unviersity of Freiburg website. The Union Index of Theosophical Periodicals offers an index.