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[On Jephthah’s Sacrifice]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, February, 1888

Article selections by Rev. T. G. Headley. | Notes by H.P.B. . . . Jephthah is mockingly told that he… Read More »[On Jephthah’s Sacrifice]

Is There No Hope?

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, May, 1888

LTTE by David Crichton | Editor’s Note by H.P.B. I think, after reading the conditions necessary for Occult study given… Read More »Is There No Hope?

[Review:] Traité Élémentaire de Science Occulte

Review/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, February, 1888

Traité Élémentaire de Science Occulte [Elementary Treatise of Occult Science], par Papus [Gérard Encausse]. Published by Georges Carré, 58, Rue… Read More »[Review:] Traité Élémentaire de Science Occulte

[On Knowledge of Post-Mortem States]

Editorial/Q & A/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, April, 1888

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]

[Review:] Woman: Her Glory, Her Shame, and Her God

Review/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, April & September, 1888

[Review of Volume 1] The title of the above work is scarcely suggestive of Anti-Christian polemics, despite the fact that… Read More »[Review:] Woman: Her Glory, Her Shame, and Her God

Our Third Volume

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, September, 1888

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

Lodges of Magic

Article/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, October, 1888

When fiction rises pleasing to the eye,Men will believe, because they love the lie;But Truth herself, if clouded with a… Read More »Lodges of Magic

[Review:] The Secular Review on “The Origin of Evil”

Review/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, December, 1887

In the Secular Review for November 26th, Mr. Beatty makes an attack upon a former article in Lucifer, entitled “The… Read More »[Review:] The Secular Review on “The Origin of Evil”

[On Light, Heat, and Electricity]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, May, 1888

[The following statement is made in a review of Charles W. Heckethorn’s Roses and Thorns; whether the whole review was penned… Read More »[On Light, Heat, and Electricity]

[Unsupported Claims of the Roman Catholic Church]

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, June, 1888

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

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky with H. S. Olcott, , Lucifer Magazine, October, 1888 [Originally published as a Pamphlet; reprinted with edits as “To Theosophists” in Lucifer]

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

The Relation of Colour to the Interlaced Triangles, or The Pentacle

Article/Lecture/ by Maud R. Brainerd, Lucifer Magazine, February, 1888 [A paper read before the Chicago Branch of the Theosophical Society]

Colour registers grades of vibration. Vibration registers grades of life. Life, esoterically considered, is ascent towards its source—the great First… Read More »The Relation of Colour to the Interlaced Triangles, or The Pentacle

“To the Readers of ‘Lucifer.’”

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, January, 1888

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.’”

A Puzzle in “Esoteric Buddhism”

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, May, 1888

Letter to the Editors | Editor’s Note by H.P.B. To the Editor of Lucifer. Since the two Editors repeatedly assert… Read More »A Puzzle in “Esoteric Buddhism”

The Theosophical Society, Its Mission and Its Future

Article/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, August, 1888

[AS EXPLAINED BY M. EMILE BURNOUF, THE FRENCH ORIENTALIST] “It is another’s fault if he be ungrateful; but it is… Read More »The Theosophical Society, Its Mission and Its Future

“God Speaks for Law and Order.”

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, December, 1887

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.”

[On Non-Separateness, Universal Ego, etc.]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, January, 1888

Article selections by G. M. McC | Notes by H.P.B. . . . The Hylo-Ideal Thesis is this Ideal Concord,… Read More »[On Non-Separateness, Universal Ego, etc.]

Forlorn Hope

Article/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, July, 1888

“Should a wise man utter vain knowledge and fill his belly with the east wind?” (Eliphaz, in Job xv. 2.)… Read More »Forlorn Hope

To Theosophists and Readers of Lucifer

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, July, 1888

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

A Lesson

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, August, 1888

Correspondence by H. P. Mukerji | Editor’s Note by H.P.B. Regarding the first rule of Practical Occultism in the April… Read More »A Lesson

[On the Symbol of the Circle with a Central Point]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, December, 1888

Article selections by “A Book-Worm” | Note by H.P.B. The well-known passage I. Timothy iii., 16, has exercised the attention… Read More »[On the Symbol of the Circle with a Central Point]

[Does the Kamarupa Reincarnate?]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, June, 1888

Correspondence by “Pilgrim” | Editor’s Note by H.P.B. With reference to the recent discussion as to how much o f… Read More »[Does the Kamarupa Reincarnate?]

What is God?

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, July, 1888

Correspondence by J. Hunter | Notes & Editor’s Note by H.P.B. I wish to thank you for reply to my… Read More »What is God?

Pertinent Queries

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, October, 1888

Questions by Charles B. Ingham | Notes & Answer by H. P. B. You invite questions respecting all points of… Read More »Pertinent Queries

[Review:] L’Aurore

Review/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, December, 1887

L’Aurore for October contains an article on the so-called “Star of Bethlehem,” which repeats the assurance that the world is… Read More »[Review:] L’Aurore

Who are the Eurasians?

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, May, 1888

LTTE by G. Ouseley | Editor’s Note by H.P.B. As you expressly invite correspondence with regard to subjects connected with… Read More »Who are the Eurasians?

“L’Isis”

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, July, 1888

“L’ISIS.” branche française, de la société théosophique. To the Editors of Lucifer. Allow me to bring to the notice of… Read More »“L’Isis”

Is Denunciation A Duty?

Article/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, December, 1888

Condemn no man in his absence; andwhen forced to reprove, do so to his face, but gently,and in words full… Read More »Is Denunciation A Duty?

A Paradoxical World

Article/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, February, 1889

Open your ears . . . when loud rumour speaks!I, from the Orient to the drooping West,Making the wind my… Read More »A Paradoxical World

The Mithra Worship

Note(s)/Q & A/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, February, 1889

Questions from “A Book-Worm” | Answers by H.P.B. All visitors to the Classical Galleries in the British Museum are familiar… Read More »The Mithra Worship

Thoughts on Karma and Reincarnation

Article/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, April, 1889

“In man there are arteries, thin as a hair split a 1000 times, filled with fluids blue, red, green, yellow,… Read More »Thoughts on Karma and Reincarnation

Roots of Ritualism In Church and Masonry

Article/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, March & May, 1889 [Serialized]

I. Theosophists are very often, and very unjustly too, accused of infidelity and even of Atheism. This is a grave… Read More »Roots of Ritualism In Church and Masonry

Christian Science

Review/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, July, 1888

Review: Statements of Christian Science. Comprised in eighteen lessons, and twelve sections. By Ursula N. Gestefeld. Chicago, 1888. The object of… Read More »Christian Science

[On the Law of Karma]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, July, 1888

Correspondence selections by T. B. Hartbottle in response to J.C.V.P. | Notes by H.P.B. . . . If J.C.V.P. will… Read More »[On the Law of Karma]

[On Absolute Thought and the Logos]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, August, 1888

Article selection by M. M. Phelon | Notes by H.P.B. As a man awaking from sleep becomes settled in mentality,… Read More »[On Absolute Thought and the Logos]

[Notes on Some Doctrines of Orthodox Buddhism vs. Esoteric Philosophy]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, November, 1888

Article selections by Prince Chandradat Chudadharn of Siam [Thailand] | Notes by H. P. B. “A Buddhist Prince’s View of… Read More »[Notes on Some Doctrines of Orthodox Buddhism vs. Esoteric Philosophy]

[On Lodges of Magic vs. Training]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, December, 1888 & January, 1889 [Incl. Follow-up(s)]

Article selections by A.E. | Notes by H.P.B. . . . I own I should like to see phenomena, to… Read More »[On Lodges of Magic vs. Training]

On Pseudo-Theosophy

Article/Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, March, 1889

“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

Theosophical Queries

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, March, 1889

LTTE by Barbara Moskvitinoff | Reply by H.P.B. The first object of the Theosophical Society being to promote the principle… Read More »Theosophical Queries

[On Materialistic Views]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, January, 1888

Article selections by William Oxley | Notes by H.P.B. . . . It will be new to many of your… Read More »[On Materialistic Views]

The “Chaste Tree”

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, August, 1888

Correspondence by W. N. Gale | Editor’s Note by H.P.B. Will you tell me the botanical name of the “Agnus… Read More »The “Chaste Tree”

[On occult phenomena, the work of the T.S., ascetic retirement, etc.]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, October, 1888

Article selections by James A. Campbell | Notes by H.P.B. From the time when “Theosophy” as a system of faith,… Read More »[On occult phenomena, the work of the T.S., ascetic retirement, etc.]

[Notes on “A Chela’s Dream”]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, December, 1888

Article Selections by “X.” | Notes by H.P.B. A man stands guard at the entrance, dressed in a loose gown… Read More »[Notes on “A Chela’s Dream”]

[Notes on the T.S. and E.S.]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, January, 1889

The letter from which the following pages are translated—and which was never meant for publication—was recently addressed to one of… Read More »[Notes on the T.S. and E.S.]

If You Shoot at a Crow, Do Not Kill a Cow

Editorial/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, February, 1889

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

[Review:] Marriage and Divorce — Religious, Practical and Political Aspects of the Question

Review/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, February, 1889

R. A. P. Richard has furnished with a powerful weapon those numerous Solomons of society who, under the mask of… Read More »[Review:] Marriage and Divorce — Religious, Practical and Political Aspects of the Question

[On Gnomes, Lhas, and Mahatmas]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, June, 1888

Article selection by C. Pfoundes | Note by H.P.B. Yoshitsune . . . fled to the Northern provinces . .… Read More »[On Gnomes, Lhas, and Mahatmas]

[On Honour]

Note(s)/ by H. P. Blavatsky, Lucifer Magazine, November, 1888

Questions by C, Carter Blake | Response by H. P. B. If King Henry VIII, the much-married King of England,… Read More »[On Honour]

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