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<blockquote>Apart from a short spell at a military school, he was without formal education. In California he came under the influence of the Theosophical Society. He began his public career in 1920 in Santa Monica, giving a series of lectures on reincarnation. He became a lifelong admirer of[[ H. P. Blavatsky]] and her [[The Secret Doctrine (book)|Secret Doctrine]].<ref>Wouter J. Hanegraaff, ''Dictionary of Gnosis & Western Esotericism'' Volume 1, (Leiden, The Netherlands: Koninklijke Brill, 2005), 455.</ref></blockquote>
<blockquote>Apart from a short spell at a military school, he was without formal education. In California he came under the influence of the Theosophical Society. He began his public career in 1920 in Santa Monica, giving a series of lectures on reincarnation. He became a lifelong admirer of[[ H. P. Blavatsky]] and her [[The Secret Doctrine (book)|Secret Doctrine]].<ref>Wouter J. Hanegraaff, ''Dictionary of Gnosis & Western Esotericism'' Volume 1, (Leiden, The Netherlands: Koninklijke Brill, 2005), 455.</ref></blockquote>
== Personal life ==
== Philosophical Research Society (PRS) ==
== ''The Secret Teachings of All Ages'' ==
== Writings ==
In addition to his master work '''''The Secret Teachings of All Ages''''', Hall left a large body of writings.
=== Periodicals ===
The All-Seeing Eye was published monthly from May 1923 to September 1931 with a gap 1928-1930. There is an index to the articles on the [http://www.manlyphall.info/ase-by-date.htm ManlyPHall.info website]. Issues of '''''The All-Seeing Eye''''' are available in digital format:
* Scattered issues at [http://www.manlyphall.info/ase-by-date.htm#link27 ManlyPHall.info website].
* Volume 5, 1930-31 at [http://www.iapsop.com/archive/materials/all-seeing_eye/ IAPSOP website].
=== Books ===
* '''''The Initiates of the Flame'''''. 1922. The first published book by Hall.
* '''''The Lost Keys Of Freemasonry'''''. 1923.
* '''''Lectures in Ancient Philosophy: An Introduction to Practical Ideals'''''.
* '''''The Adepts Series'''''.
* '''''Lectures on Ancient Philosophy—An Introduction to the Study and Application of Rational Procedure'''''. 1929.
* '''Introduction to Max Heindel's ''Blavatsky and The Secret Doctrine'''''., 1933.
* '''''Lady of Dreams: A fable in the manner of the Chinese'''''. Los Angeles, 1943.
* '''''The Secret Destiny of America'''''. 1944.
* '''''America's Assignment with Destiny'''''. 1951.
* '''''The Blessed Angels: A Monograph'''''. 1980.
* '''''Meditation Symbols In Eastern & Western Mysticism-Mysteries of the Mandala'''''. 1988.


==Online resources==
==Online resources==

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Manly Palmer Hall was born March 18, 1901 in Peterborough, Ontario. He was a mystic and author of numerous books. He was influenced by the Theosophical teachings. Joscelyn Godwin wrote:

Apart from a short spell at a military school, he was without formal education. In California he came under the influence of the Theosophical Society. He began his public career in 1920 in Santa Monica, giving a series of lectures on reincarnation. He became a lifelong admirer ofH. P. Blavatsky and her Secret Doctrine.[1]

Personal life

Philosophical Research Society (PRS)

The Secret Teachings of All Ages

Writings

In addition to his master work The Secret Teachings of All Ages, Hall left a large body of writings.

Periodicals

The All-Seeing Eye was published monthly from May 1923 to September 1931 with a gap 1928-1930. There is an index to the articles on the ManlyPHall.info website. Issues of The All-Seeing Eye are available in digital format:

Books

  • The Initiates of the Flame. 1922. The first published book by Hall.
  • The Lost Keys Of Freemasonry. 1923.
  • Lectures in Ancient Philosophy: An Introduction to Practical Ideals.
  • The Adepts Series.
  • Lectures on Ancient Philosophy—An Introduction to the Study and Application of Rational Procedure. 1929.
  • Introduction to Max Heindel's Blavatsky and The Secret Doctrine., 1933.
  • Lady of Dreams: A fable in the manner of the Chinese. Los Angeles, 1943.
  • The Secret Destiny of America. 1944.
  • America's Assignment with Destiny. 1951.
  • The Blessed Angels: A Monograph. 1980.
  • Meditation Symbols In Eastern & Western Mysticism-Mysteries of the Mandala. 1988.

Online resources

Notes

  1. Wouter J. Hanegraaff, Dictionary of Gnosis & Western Esotericism Volume 1, (Leiden, The Netherlands: Koninklijke Brill, 2005), 455.