The Secret Teachings of All Ages: An Encyclopedic Outline of Masonic, Hermetic, Qabbalistic and Rosicrucian Symbolical Philosophy (Dover Occult) Hardcover – January 13, 2026

Generations of seekers have found timeless wisdom in The Secret Teachings of All Ages—a vast and indispensable encyclopedia of the occult. With gold-sprayed page edges and a ribbon marker, this elegantly bound, affordable hardcover edition is perfect for readers who appreciate both aesthetic beauty and spiritual depth. "A classic reference, dizzying in its breadth." —Publishers Weekly. Discover the key to the world's esoteric traditions, and unlock some of the most fascinating and closely held secrets of myth, religion, and philosophy. Unrivaled in its beauty and completeness, this classic reference distills the teachings of nearly 600 experts, presented in a beautiful hardcover edition with gold foil imagery and gilt-edge pages.   Compelling themes range from the riddle of the Sphinx and the tenets of Pythagorean astronomy to the symbolism of the pentagram, the significance of the Ark of the Covenant, and the design of the American flag.  World-renowned expert Manly P. Hall examines the secrets of Isis, as well as arcane aspects of supernatural phenomena, mystic Christianity, and other religions.   This bestseller is now available in an affordable, stunning deluxe 6" x 9" inch hardcover edition with iconic gold foil imagery on the cover and spine. Visually comforting type adorns 736 gold gilt-edge pages with page ribbon. Includes 16 pages of color plates, 100 black-and-white illustrations, an extensive bibliography, and a complete index. The Secret Teachings of All Ages is a fascinating survey covering topics as diverse as Astrology and the Zodiac, American Indian symbolism, Egyptian ceremonial magic and sorcery, Kabbalah, alchemy, cryptology, and Tarot, along with Masonry, gemology, and the identity of William Shakespeare. Hundreds of entries range from classical antiquity and oracles, to Islamic and Christian history, the arcane rituals of Druids, Freemasons, Rosicrucian doctrines and tenets, alchemists, and other secret societies. It's an elegant, sophisticated volume for the bookshelf, coffee table, or as a gift to the curious and scholarly  Shop Dover for classic, historical, and general-interest books that reveal the hidden mysteries of secret societies, the supernatural, esoteric philosophies, and other fascinating subjects such as black magic, vampirism, and witchcraft.   Read more