Rosicrucian Trilogy: Modern Translations of the Three Founding Documents

While I don't expect compendium of all commentaries nor explainers throughout; and while I understand this is meant for popular consumption, would have been nice if there was some more support on the texts throughout. Though, excellent enough for what this is. This is a historical curiosity and interesting for the times they appeared.

It is a delight to be able to read such a close translation of the original - well so far as being able to amass several versions to try to identify the most true to the original spirit. My previous English copy was a version made over 100 years ago, so it is wonderful to see the results of true scholarship over the part century to bring us the most accurate version of these seminal books in many years. My thanks for the scholarship which went into this.

A much needed wisdom for today's troubled world. Paracelsus was perhaps affiliated with or involved with the esoteric group. Within one will find and read something I found to be quite refreshing:"Pay no attention to Alchemical books. Come to us instead, for a simple explanation of the secrets." -( Introduction to the Confessio; Pg. 39)

This is a new translation of the three Rosicrucian Manifestos that appeared in Europe in 1614, 1615, and 1616. Godwin is an excellent author of esoteric material with a long history of many fine books. This is an excellent addition to that tradition of his. This should be in any Rosicrucian's personal library, or alchemist's study.

It is a difficult read, but it tries to keep true to the original documents.

Very well written and enjoyable. I'm a member of the SRICF and wanted to read a modern translation.

Great Book

Sent to a kid in prison. Not my choice, I would've sent a Bible.😁

An excleent translation of the three manifestos and with sublime notes.The treatise themselves comprise a valuable, to the correct person, insight into the socio-religious nature of the purported Brotherhood, whilst the alchemical symbolism of the Chemical Wedding holds value to most with an interest in alchemy, the occult, and/or Masonic approaches to such.

Great reading if you buy, the esentual thing is keep a Very open mind. And " To he who has shall be given'.

Content to inspire meditation & dreams. Easily comprehended for beginners & students, easier than the original to understand.

A good read and a slightly different take on the story.

Any Rosicrucian or student of AMORC and such Orders needs this volume. Christopher McIntosh is an upstanding contributor to this field who does not receive enough credit. A real pleasure to read!