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The '''"Early Story of TS"''' was an article published in two parts in ''Light'', July 9, 1892, pp. 330-32; and July 23, 1892, pp. 354-57. In this article Moses reviewed Olcott's [[Old Diary Leaves (book)|''Old Diary Leaves'']] when they were first published in [[The Theosophist (periodical)|''The Theosophist'']] beginning with the March 1892 issue. Moses also published a transcription of eight letters that he received from Olcott during the years 1875-76.  Some of the letters give Colonel Olcott's early views of [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky|Madame Blavatsky]].<ref> Available at Theosophical Society in America Web page  [https://www.theosophical.org/component/content/article/65-olcott/1852] and at the Blavatsky Archives Web page. [http://www.blavatskyarchives.com/olcottmoses.htm]</ref>
The '''"Early Story of TS"''' was an article published in two parts in ''Light'', July 9, 1892, pp. 330-32; and July 23, 1892, pp. 354-57. In this article Moses reviewed Olcott's [[Old Diary Leaves (book)|''Old Diary Leaves'']] when they were first published in [[The Theosophist (periodical)|''The Theosophist'']] beginning with the March 1892 issue. Moses also published a transcription of eight letters that he received from Olcott during the years 1875-76.  Some of the letters give Colonel Olcott's early views of [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky|Madame Blavatsky]].<ref> Available at Theosophical Society in America Web page  [https://www.theosophical.org/component/content/article/65-olcott/1852] and at the Blavatsky Archives Web page. [http://www.blavatskyarchives.com/olcottmoses.htm]</ref>
Stainton Moses wrote these books:
* '''''Spirit Teachings'''''. London, Psychological Press Association, 1883. Memorial edition - London, London Spiritualist Alliance, 1898. "Through the mediumship of William Stainton Moses (M.A. Oxon)." Available at [http://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=uc2.ark:/13960/t0ns0np0f;view=1up;seq=1 Hathitrust]. There were many printings and at least 9 editions.
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He was also involved in these works:
* Gregory, William. '''''Animal Magnetism, or, Mesmerism and Its Phenomena'''''. 1st edition about 1877. Introductions by Stainton Moses appeared in 3rd and later editions. 3rd, and slightly rev. and abridged, ed. - London: Psychological Press Association, and E.W. Allen, 1884. 4th edition - London: G. Redway, 1898. London: Nichols & Co., 1909. Many more editions and printings.


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Revision as of 04:09, 24 October 2013


Early life and career

William Stainton Moses was an English clergyman, writer, and editor. He was born on November 12, 1839 and earned a Master of Arts degree at Oxford University. After serving as a preacher in the Diocese of Sarum (Salisbury) in the Church of England, he worked as a lecturer in philology at London University and as a Professor of Classics and English at the University College London. Rev. Stainton Moses became interested in Spiritualism and developed remarkable psychic abilities.[1]

Imperator

One of Stainton Moses' "spirit guides" was called “Imperator” (frequently designated in the as "+" in "The Mahatma Letters"). Imperator claimed to know nothing about "the Brothers", and therefore Moses did not believe in them.

Imperator's identity is not clear. In letter No. 38, Mahatma K. H. suggests that different entities communicated with Moses under that name, sometimes it being his own Higher Self, at other times one of the Adepts, and in other occasions some other entity or entities.

Mahatma Letters

Letterhead from Mahatma Letter No. 38
Crest from Mahatma Letter No. 38









Rev. Stainton Moses is mentioned in several of The Mahatma Letters to A. P. Sinnett. He also wrote one of the letters in that collection, addressed to A. P. Sinnett on November 26, 1881, in which he discussed about mediumship. It is letter number 38 in the chronological sequence (number 90 in Barker editions).

Writings

Rev. Stainton Moses became publisher and editor of the periodical Light. He wrote for spiritualistic and Theosophical journals under the nom-de-plume "M. A. (Oxon.)"[2] reflecting his academic credentials, where Oxon. is an abbreviation for the University of Oxford (Latin name Universitas Oxoniensis).

The "Early Story of TS" was an article published in two parts in Light, July 9, 1892, pp. 330-32; and July 23, 1892, pp. 354-57. In this article Moses reviewed Olcott's Old Diary Leaves when they were first published in The Theosophist beginning with the March 1892 issue. Moses also published a transcription of eight letters that he received from Olcott during the years 1875-76. Some of the letters give Colonel Olcott's early views of Madame Blavatsky.[3]

Stainton Moses wrote these books:

  • Spirit Teachings. London, Psychological Press Association, 1883. Memorial edition - London, London Spiritualist Alliance, 1898. "Through the mediumship of William Stainton Moses (M.A. Oxon)." Available at Hathitrust. There were many printings and at least 9 editions.

He was also involved in these works:

  • Gregory, William. Animal Magnetism, or, Mesmerism and Its Phenomena. 1st edition about 1877. Introductions by Stainton Moses appeared in 3rd and later editions. 3rd, and slightly rev. and abridged, ed. - London: Psychological Press Association, and E.W. Allen, 1884. 4th edition - London: G. Redway, 1898. London: Nichols & Co., 1909. Many more editions and printings.

Notes

  1. The International Theosophical Year Book 1938 (Adyar, Madras, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1938): 202.
  2. The International Theosophical Year Book 1938 (Adyar, Madras, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1938): 202.
  3. Available at Theosophical Society in America Web page [1] and at the Blavatsky Archives Web page. [2]