The Fintry Trust
Shrine Of Wisdom Publications
Christian Neo-Platonic:
MYSTICAL THEOLOGY and CELESTIAL HIERARCHIES by Dionysius the Areopagite
(ISBN 9780900664038 cloth £10.00 US $20.00)
THE DIVINE NAMES by Dionysius the Areopagite - The writings of this master mind early
became the form and type of mystical religion within the Church.
(ISBN 9780900664021 cloth £10.00 US $20.00)
A SYNTHESIS OF THE TEACHINGS OF ST PAUL - This work shows the mystical affinity between
the Christian and Platonic systems.
(ISBN 9780900664144 paper £3.00 US $6.00)
CENTURIES OF MEDITATIONS - Thomas Traherne, reprinted from the 1908 Dobell edition,
with new 31-page introduction.
(ISBN 9780900664199 cloth £15 US $30.00)
Hermetic:
THE DIVINE PYMANDER OF HERMES TRISMEGISTUS - Ancient Egypt was the cradle of human
wisdom and Hermes Trismegistus was one of the first teachers of mankind. In this volume
the basic ideas which underlie all knowledge of reality are set forth with their
inter-relationships. This Hermetic Wisdom unfolds the most profound mysteries in
philosophic terms.
(ISBN 9780900664045 cloth £10.00 US $20.00)
Greek:
THE CHALDEAN ORACLES - A collection of the known fragments, translated with commentary,
and presented as a Cosmological system.
(ISBN 9780900664175 cloth £10.00 US $20.00)
THE GOLDEN VERSES OF THE PYTHAGOREANS - Long recognised as enshrining the essential
spirit of the system of Pythagoras as the "trainer of souls". This is a beautiful
translation with commentary, which emphasises the practical utility of the precepts.
(ISBN 9780900664113 cloth £8.00 US $16.00)
THE HUMAN SOUL IN THE MYTHS OF PLATO - A valuable work which collects into one book many of
the truths which Plato revealed mystically in his dialogues concerning the soul: its nature, its
journey into the realms of generation, its estate after the death of the body, and its final conquest
and restoration to its true home.
(ISBN 9780900664083 cloth £10.00 US $20.00)
TWO DIALOGUES OF PLATO: THE FIRST ALCIBIADES AND THE MENO - These two dialogues form
the basis for the study of Ideal Philosophy. The Alcibiades investigates the real nature
of man, the knowledge of which is essential for the accomplishment of his true purpose;
the Meno demonstrates the immortality of the soul and the reality of 'Innate Ideas'.
(ISBN 9780900664137 cloth £10.00 US $20.00)
SACRED MYTHOI OF DEMIGODS AND HEROES - a valuable and powerful interpretation of the
myths of Prometheus, Perseus and The Labours of Hercules, giving for each a key to their
meaning and exegesis.
(ISBN 9780900664182 paper £5.00 US $10.00)
Indian:
A SYNTHESIS OF THE BHAGAVAD GITA - One of the most precious scriptures of the world.
Passages are grouped under the Margas or Paths to assist study.
(ISBN 9780900664120 cloth £10.00 US $20.00)
Neo-Platonic:
PLOTINUS: ON THE BEAUTIFUL and ON INTELLIGIBLE BEAUTY - (the latter translated by Thomas Taylor). Inspiring works which lead the reader from sensible beauties, inward and upward to that Beauty which is seen by the eyes of the soul. (ISBN 9780900664106 paper £3.00 US $6.00)
MEDICINA MENTIS by Thomas Taylor - A specimen of Theological Arithmetic, representing
in symbols and numbers the procession of things from The One. Includes a short biography,
bibliography, and four hymns by Thomas Taylor.
(ISBN 9780900664168 paper £4.00 US $8.00)
Chinese:
THE SIMPLE WAY OF LAO TSZE - This excellent translation of the Tao Teh King preserves
the beauty and spirit of the original. This ancient teaching is ever new.
(ISBN 9780900664076 cloth £10.00 US $20.00)
THE CLASSIC OF PURITY - Chinese treatise on the Way of Attainment by purifying the mind
and stilling desires.
(ISBN 9780900664014 paper £2.00 US $4.00)
THE HISTORY OF GREAT LIGHT - Taoist classic by Hui-Nan-Tsze.
(ISBN 9780900664052 paper £3.50 US $7.00)
YIN FU KING - Early Taoist classic attributed to Huang-Tsze, the Yellow Emperor.
(ISBN 9780900664151 paper £3.50 US $7.00)
Buddhist:
THE AWAKENING OF FAITH IN THE MAHAYANA - Asvaghosha. One of the most profound works of
the Mahayana School.
(ISBN 9780900664007 cloth £10.00 US $20.00)
Philosophy:
IDEAL PHILOSOPHY - An original production which sets out the profound truths underlying
Philosophy, Mysticism and Religion.
(ISBN 9780900664069 cloth £3.00 US $ 6.00)
PERPETUAL FESTIVAL CALENDAR - a unique production, and a daily reminder of the Great
Ones who have perpetuated the Universal Wisdom.
(£5.00 US$10.00)
Further details:
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Email: shrine@thefintrytrust.org.uk