Rosicrucianism. Rosicrucianism is a philosophical secret society said[1] to have been founded in late medieval Germany by Christian Rosenkreuz. It holds a doctrine or theology "built on esoteric truths of the ancient past", which, "concealed from the average man, provide insight into nature, the physical universe and the spiritual realm. "[2] Rosicrucianism is symbolized by the Rosy Cross or Rose Cross. Between 1607 and 1616, two anonymous manifestos were published, first in Germany and later throughout Europe.[3] These were the Fama Fraternitatis RC (The Fame of the Brotherhood of RC) and the Confessio Fraternitatis (The Confession of the Brotherhood of RC).
The influence of these documents, presenting a "most laudable Order" of mystic-philosopher-doctors and promoting a "Universal Reformation of Mankind", gave rise to an enthusiasm called by its historian Dame Frances Yates the "Rosicrucian Enlightenment".[4] Origins[edit] Reception[edit] Some[who?] The Rosicrucian Enlightenment[edit] Modern groups[edit] 2001 Rosicrucian Manifesto: Positio Fraternitatis Rosae Crucis. Rosicrucian. Law of Attraction? Invisible College. The Invisible College has been described as a precursor group to the Royal Society of London, consisting of a number of natural philosophers around Robert Boyle.
It has been suggested that other members included prominent figures later closely concerned with the Royal Society;[2] but several groups preceded the formation of the Royal Society, and who the other members of this one were is still debated by scholars. Background[edit] The concept of "invisible college" is mentioned in German Rosicrucian pamphlets in the early 17th century.
Ben Jonson in England referenced the idea, related in meaning to Francis Bacon's House of Solomon, in a masque The Fortunate Isles and Their Union from 1624/5.[3] The term gained currency for the exchanges of correspondence within the Republic of Letters.[4] Connection with Robert Boyle and the Royal Society[edit] Much has been made of an "invisible college" in London of the later 1640s.
Detailed evidence[edit] Richard S. Modern use[edit] See also[edit] Rosicrucianism. Rosy Cross. The Rosy Cross (also called Rose Cross and Rose Croix) is a symbol largely associated with the semi-mythical Christian Rosenkreuz, Qabbalist and alchemist and founder of the Rosicrucian Order.[1][2] The Rose Cross is said to be a cross with a white rose at its centre[3] and symbolizes the teachings of a tradition formed within the Christian tenets: What think you, loving people, and how seem you affected, seeing that you now understand and know, that we acknowledge ourselves truly and sincerely to profess Christ, condemn the Pope, addict ourselves to the true Philosophy, lead a Christian life, and daily call, entreat and invite many more unto our Fraternity, unto whom the same Light of God likewise appeareth?
[4] It has several meanings, depending on the source. It is further a symbol of the Philosopher's Stone, the ultimate product of the alchemist.[17] Freemasonry and the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn[edit] Freemasonry[edit] Golden Dawn[edit] Ordo Templi Orientis[edit] Modern forms[edit]