CodexRose Crucis D.O.M.A; a rare andcurious manuscript of Rosicrucian Interestby Manly P Hall

Publication: 1974 Philosophical Research Society

Beautifully illustratedrevised and enlarged edition originally published in 1938 by Manly P Hall. The works is compiled into a series of essayson historic Rosicrucian texts along with an analysis of presumed Rosicrucians; all of which Hall analyses in impressive detail, and rather unapologetic tone. Hall begins with a concise outline of Rosicrucian history through the centuries. He challenges several ofhis predecessors andcontemporaries on the basis of historical evidence and speculative theories regarding Rosicrucian lore. Hall points to several historical facts and inconsistencies, coupled with whimsical common sense, in his attempt to prove, or rather disprove, the association of several prominent figures suspected of their association with the original and elusive Rosicrucian order.

The second half of the book is atranslation of the eighteenth century German “D.O.M.A. manuscript” entitled “Codex Rosae Crucis.” Hall observed that the work combined all the Rosicrucian interests of “Alchemy, hermetic philosophy, mystic Christianity, cabalism and ceremonial magic, ontology and cosmogony, Pythagorean and Platonic numerology, Gnostic Christianity, classical pagan mythology, medicine and pharmacology, and comparative religion,” suggesting that the mysterious acronym D.O.M.A. might stand for “Deo Optimo Maximo Altissimo.”

Condition: Base of spine bumped, rear board with a discoloration mark as pictures, binding firm, pages clean, in Very Good condition

CodexRose Crucis D.O.M.A; a rare andcurious manuscript of Rosicrucian Interestby Manly P Hall

Publication: 1971 Philosophical Research Society

Considered the most desirable edition of the Codex Rosae Crucis, this significant Rosicrucian work by Manly P. Hall, originally published in 1938, features a stunning pictorial cover and the unique dual-colored D.O.M.A. translation. The book is a collection of essays analyzing historic Rosicrucian texts, showcasing Hall’s detailed critique and praise of various figures in the field.

Hall skillfully dispels misconceptions about Rosicrucianism, grounding his insights in historical facts while infusing the text with esoteric themes for readers to explore. Notably, Hall never revised this work, underscoring his firm beliefs. The latter part includes the eighteenth-century German “D.O.M.A. manuscript,” “Codex Rosae Crucis,” which integrates themes of alchemy, hermetic philosophy, mystic Christianity, and more. Hall suggests that D.O.M.A. may represent “Deo Optimo Maximo Altissimo.”

Condition: Decorative cover boards with title to spine, tiny tear to upper joint near heard of spine, a clean copy with some minor scuffing along the spine edges, overall a bright copy in Very Good condition