W. Q. Judge as Organizer
Into the lives of most of us there will come at some time or other an epoch when the struggling… Read More »W. Q. Judge as Organizer
Editorial
Editorials, Notices, Society Affairs, etc.
Charles Johnston
I and mine do not convince by arguments, similes, rhymes, We convince by our presence.—Walt Whtiman Many times they mentioned… Read More »Charles Johnston
The Last Days of W. Q. Judge
The task of giving a short account of our leader’s last days and of the change that finally took him… Read More »The Last Days of W. Q. Judge
A Friend of Old Time and of the Future
As such does William Q. Judge appear to me, as doubtless he does to many others in this and other… Read More »A Friend of Old Time and of the Future
W. Q. J.
O hero of the iron age, Upon thy grave we will not weep, Nor yet consume away in rage For… Read More »W. Q. J.
The Cremation [of W.Q.J.]
The proceedings at the cremation of the body of W. Q. Judge were of the simplest possible order. As he… Read More »The Cremation [of W.Q.J.]
Notice [re: Death of W.Q.J.]
Notice: To The Theosophical Society in America and its Fraters Throughout the World. Brothers:—Our leader has disappeared from the field… Read More »Notice [re: Death of W.Q.J.]
W.Q.J. As I Knew Him
It is nearly fifteen years since I first made the acquaintance of William Q. Judge, the occasion of it being… Read More »W.Q.J. As I Knew Him
Charles Johnston, Orientalist, Dead
Charles Johnston, scholar, traveler and author, who translted many of the sacred writings of the East into English, died of… Read More »Charles Johnston, Orientalist, Dead
“The Greatest of the Exiles”
“Those who are wise in spiritual things grieve neither for the dead nor for the living. I myself never was… Read More »“The Greatest of the Exiles”
“His One Ambition”
I first met William Q. Judge in the winter of 1885. He spent Christmas week at my home in company… Read More »“His One Ambition”
A Friend and a Brother
A powerful genius and promoter of the Theosophical movement in America has passed away from the gaze of the eye,… Read More »A Friend and a Brother
The Screen of Time
A new cycle has begun. The “turning inwards”—and homewards, of William Q. Judge was the signal for the dawn of… Read More »The Screen of Time
One of the Immortals
Men can really be judged only by their equals or superiors. The Adept side of the character of Wm. Q.… Read More »One of the Immortals
Answers to Correspondents—J.K.
“J.K.”—Your letter headed “Under which ‘adept’ Theosophist?” will not be published, for the following reasons: 1. Personal abuse to the… Read More »Answers to Correspondents—J.K.
[On Sources for Initial Study of Theosophy]
To the Editors of Lucifer. As a very new member of the Theosophical Society I have jotted down a few… Read More »[On Sources for Initial Study of Theosophy]
[On Living the Life]
To the Editors of Lucifer. Several questions have of late occurred to me at the entry of the subject of… Read More »[On Living the Life]
From the Note Book of an Unpopular Philosopher (1)
I am Sternly Rebuked for some remarks made in the last number. My reflections with regard to the respective value… Read More »From the Note Book of an Unpopular Philosopher (1)
Hylo-Idealism verses “Lucifer” and the “Adversary”
Under the head of Correspondence in the present number, two remarkable letters are published. (See Text.) Both come from fervent… Read More »Hylo-Idealism verses “Lucifer” and the “Adversary”
Christian Lectures on Buddhism, and Plain Facts about the Same, by Buddhists
“Then spake Jesus . . . saying: The Scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat. . . but do not… Read More »Christian Lectures on Buddhism, and Plain Facts about the Same, by Buddhists
From the Note Book of an Unpopular Philosopher (2)
Scientific Notes De Profundis! [out of the depths] The world of science has just sustained a heavy loss, an irreparable… Read More »From the Note Book of an Unpopular Philosopher (2)
The Church and the Doctrine of Atonement
[Rev. T. G. Headley of the Church of England, in a letter to the Editor of Lucifer, describes how he… Read More »The Church and the Doctrine of Atonement
1888
People usually wish that their friends shall have a happy new year, and sometimes “prosperous” is added to “happy.” It… Read More »1888
[Review:] The Jewish World on “Lucifer”
THE JEWISH WORLD enters bravely enough (in its issue of the 11th November 1887) on its new character of professor… Read More »[Review:] The Jewish World on “Lucifer”
[On Kama-Loka]
To the Editors of Lucifer. As you invite questions, I take the liberty of submitting one to your consideration. Is… Read More »[On Kama-Loka]
[On the Absolute and God]
To the Editors of Lucifer. In the last issue of Lucifer is a paper “Self-Evident Truths and Logical Deductions.” The… Read More »[On the Absolute and God]
The Late Mrs. Anna Kingsford, M.D.
Obituary We have this month to record with the deepest regret the passing away from this physical world of one… Read More »The Late Mrs. Anna Kingsford, M.D.
From Lucifer to a Few Readers
After waiting vainly for three months for a reply to the article “Lucifer to the Archbishop of Canterbury,” during which… Read More »From Lucifer to a Few Readers
“Thou Shalt Not Bear False Witness . . .”
The God-fearing and truth-speaking padris of India and their pals in England are once more at work. The bitter truths… Read More »“Thou Shalt Not Bear False Witness . . .”
Our Third Volume
With the present number our magazine enters the second year of its career, and the torch of our Flame-Bearer is… Read More »Our Third Volume
[On Knowledge of Post-Mortem States]
A lady writes from America: In the fourth number of Lucifer on page 328 are the words: “Enough has been… Read More »[On Knowledge of Post-Mortem States]
“To the Readers of ‘Lucifer.’”
Our magazine is only four numbers old, and already its young life is full of cares and trouble. This is… Read More »“To the Readers of ‘Lucifer.’”
[Unsupported Claims of the Roman Catholic Church]
Correspondence letter by “Disculpa” | Editor’s Note by H.P.B. A Protest As a subscriber to the Theosophical Publication Society, I… Read More »[Unsupported Claims of the Roman Catholic Church]
An Explanation Important to All Theosophists
It having been affirmed by some French members of the Theosophical Society (in the Bulletin d’Isis), as well as some… Read More »An Explanation Important to All Theosophists
To Theosophists and Readers of Lucifer
The Editors of Lucifer feel it right that this number, the first published at the new offices and by the… Read More »To Theosophists and Readers of Lucifer
“God Speaks for Law and Order.”
The readers of the curious article which follows are requested to remember that the writers of signed papers in Lucifer,… Read More »“God Speaks for Law and Order.”
To All Open-Minded Theosophists
Two Masters were particularly concerned in the bringing of the message of Theosophy to the Western World. Two Messengers were… Read More »To All Open-Minded Theosophists
Why “Theosophy”
This magazine is not intended either to replace or to rival any journal now published in the interest of Theosophy.… Read More »Why “Theosophy”
On Pseudo-Theosophy
“The more honesty a man has, the less he affects the air of a saint. The affectation of sanctity is… Read More »On Pseudo-Theosophy
If You Shoot at a Crow, Do Not Kill a Cow
Mighty is the voice of Journalism in London, but heavy the artillery of its saltatticus [sensationalism], at times. Who is… Read More »If You Shoot at a Crow, Do Not Kill a Cow
Echoes of Theosophy
The following paragraph in a Boston weekly, Wade’s Fibre and Fabric, October 27, 1888, No. 191, speaks for itself: “As… Read More »Echoes of Theosophy
The Year is Dead, Long Live the Year!
December, 1888, and January, 1889 Lucifer sends the best compliments of the season to his friends and subscribers, and wishes… Read More »The Year is Dead, Long Live the Year!
From the Note Book of an Unpopular Philosopher (3)
THOUGHTSON THE BIRTHDAY OF LUCIFER Ever Onward. In its ceaseless, and also too rapid, flight along the path of Eternity,… Read More »From the Note Book of an Unpopular Philosopher (3)
The Esoteric Section of the Theosophical Society
Owing to the fact that a large number of Fellows of the Society have felt the necessity for the formation… Read More »The Esoteric Section of the Theosophical Society
[Christianity in Japan]
History repeats itself. The rise and triumph of Christianity and its general spread in the West were due originally to… Read More »[Christianity in Japan]
The Sacred Mission of the S.P.R.
All our friends remember the astounding story, born and elaborated in the head of a too zealous “Researcher” sent to… Read More »The Sacred Mission of the S.P.R.
Our Cycle and the Next
“The world’s great age begins anew,The golden days return,The earth doth like a snake renewHer winter weeds outworn.”—Shelley “My friend,… Read More »Our Cycle and the Next
Buddhism Through Christian Spectacles
On the occasion of a new pseudo-Oriental dirge1 by “Sir Monier Monier Williams, K.C.I.E.,” the very Christian Orientalist, a daily… Read More »Buddhism Through Christian Spectacles