in America e Founded by 5. P Blavatsky at New York in 1875 aaaa T HE Society does not pretend to be able to establish at once a universal brotherhood among men, but only strives to create the nucleus of such a body. Many of its members believe that an acquaintance with the world's religions and philosophies will reveal, as the common and fundamental principle underlying these, that "spiritual identity of all Souls with the Oversoul" which is the basis of true brotherhood; and many of them also believe that an appreciation of the finer forces of nature and man will still further emphasize the same idea. The organization is wholly unsectarian, with no creed, dogma, nor personal authority to enforce or impose; neither is it to be held responsible for the opinions of its members, who are expected to accord to the beliefs of others that tolerance which they desire for their own. The following proclamation was adopted at the Convention of the Society held at Boston, April, 1895: "The Theosophical Society in America by its delegates and members in Convention assembled, does hereby proclaim fraternal good will and kindly feeling toward all students of Theosophy and members of Theosophical Societies wherever and however situated. It further proclaims and avers its hearty sympathy and association with such persons and organizations in all theosophical matters except those of government and administration, and invites their correspondence and cooperation. "To all men and women of whatever caste, creed, race, or religious belief, who aim at the fostering of peace, gentleness, and unselfish regard one for another, and the acquisition of such knowledge of men and nature as shall tend to the elevation and advancement of the human race, it sends most friendly greeting and freely proffers its services. "It joins hands with ali religions and religious bodies whose efforts are directed to the purification of men's thoughts and the bettering of their ways, and it avows its harmony therewith. To all scientific societies and individual searchers after wisdom upon whatever plane, and by whatever righteous means pursued, it is and will be grateful for such discovery and unfoldment of Truth as shall serve to announce and confirm a scientific basis for ethics. "And lastly, it invites to its membership those who, seeking a higher life hereafter, would learn to know the path to tread in this." Applications for membership should be addressed to the Secretary T. S. in A., 159 Warren Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. The Theosophical Quarterly. Published by the Theosophical Society in America at 159 Warren Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. IN EUROPE Single numbers may be obtained from and subscriptions sent to Mr. E. H. Woof, 115 Ethel street, New Benwell, Newcastle-on-Tyne, England. Price for non-members, $1.00 per annum; single copies, 25 cents. MYSTICAL MOVEMENTS OF THE MIDDLE AGES, IV. 151 The New Knowledge; Brain and Personality; Luke, the Physician; QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS..... 217 Christianity and Theosophy; How Can We Best Strengthen the Will? T. S. ACTIVITIES 221 THE THEOSOPHICAL SOCIETY IN AMERICA. The principal aim and object of this Society is to form the nucleus of a Universal Brotherhood of Humanity, without distinction of race, creed, sex, caste or color. The subsidiary objects are: The study of ancient and modern religions, philosophies and sciences, and the demonstration of the importance of such study; and the investigation of the unexplained laws of nature and the psychical powers latent in man. Entered July 17, 1903, at Brooklyn, N. Y., as second-class matter, The Theosophical Quarterly. Published by the Theosophical Society in America at 159 Warren Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. IN EUROPE Single numbers may be obtained from and subscriptions sent to Mr. E. H. Woof, 115 Ethel street, New Benwell, Newcastle-on-Tyne, England. Price for non-members, $1.00 per annum; single copies, 25 cents. MYSTICAL MOVEMENTS OF THE MIDDLE AGES, V.. 277 259 273 A PAGE OF THE APOCALYPSE, II. SILENCE THE RHYTHM OF LIFE... THE STORY OF JONAH MYSTICISM.......... WORK FOR THEOSOPHISTS THEOSOPHY IN EVERYDAY LIFE REVIEWS .... Pragmatism; Martyrdom of a Philosopher; The Dharma; Magazine QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS........... Social Usage; Injuring ourselves and others; Heredity. T. S. ACTIVITIES 285 293 296 306 310 316 320 325 329 332 THE THEOSOPHICAL SOCIETY IN AMERICA. The principal aim and object of this Society is to form the nucleus of a Universal Brotherhood of Humanity, without distinction of race, creed, sex, caste or color. The subsidiary objects are: The study of ancient and modern religions, philosophies and sciences, and the demonstration of the importance of such study; and the investigation of the unexplained laws of nature and the psychical powers latent in man. Entered July 17, 1903, at Brooklyn, N. Y., as second-class matter, |