The Secret Teachings of All Ages - Emerald Ed. Reprint 2025

The Secret Teachings of All Ages is Manly P. Hall's encyclopedic outline of Masonic, Hermetic, Qabbalistic, and Rosicrucian symbolic philosophy, interpreting the secret teachings concealed within the rituals, allegories, and mysteries of all ages.  

Hall's exhaustive research concentrates the teachings of nearly six hundred distinguished authorities on religion and philosophy into an interpretation of the themes underlying ancient mythology, philosophy, religion, rituals, and arcane mysteries.

The book covers the true histories and foundational philosophies of secret societies and mystical schools, including the Freemasons, Rosicrucians, Druids, Gnostics, and the ancient Mystery Schools; the symbolic frameworks of alchemy, the Kabbalah, astrology, tarot, and cryptographic codes; the teachings of Pythagoras, Plato, and Hermeticism; and the hidden geometry of the pyramids, the cosmic architecture of the zodiac, and symbolic language embedded throughout human history.

• Secret Societies & Mystical Schools: Dive deep into the true histories and foundational philosophies of the Freemasons, Rosicrucians, Druids, Gnostics, and the ancient Mystery Schools.
• Esoteric & Arcane Arts: Master the symbolic frameworks of Alchemy, the Kabbalah, Astrology, Tarot, and cryptographic codes.
• Ancient Philosophies: Explore the timeless teachings of Pythagoras, Plato, and the transformative principles of Hermeticism.
• Sacred Mysteries: Uncover the hidden geometry of the pyramids, the cosmic architecture of the Zodiac, and the symbolic language embedded throughout human history.

Illustrations by J. Augustus Knapp- gorgeous visions of Atlantean temples, Delphic oracles, and Mithraic gods swirling with color and arcane symbols- are among the most admired and widely imitated esoteric art of the 20th century. This unique volume can be treasured and passed on as an heirloom, with the assurance that its in-depth studies span some forty ancient and modern systems of spiritual development.

ABOUT THIS EDITION

This Emerald Edition is a deluxe hardcover reprint based on the 1977 Diamond Jubilee 50th anniversary edition. It features improved reproductions of 54 full-color plates taken from the original paintings in the PRS Library collection, along with new cover art incorporating Knapp's original artwork.

ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED: 1928

AUTHOR: Manly P. Hall

ILLUSTRATIONS: J. Augustus Knapp

COVER ART: Nikoo Bafti

FORMAT: hardcover

PAGES: 348, with full-color and black-and-white illustrations and 2 fold-outs

SIZE: 13 in x 9 in

PAPER: 128 gsm Chinese Cai Xuan mat art paper