rosicrucian
Speech parts
1. rosicrucian - Noun
2. rosicrucian - Adjective
Meaning
One who, in the 17th century and the early part of the 18th, claimed to belong to a secret society of philosophers deeply versed in the secrets of nature, -- the alleged society having existed, it was stated, several hundred years.
Of or pertaining to the Rosicrucians, or their arts.
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Cf. Yates, Frances A. (1972), The Rosicrucian Enlightenment, London & Edighoffer, Roland (I-1982, II-1987), Rose-Croix et Société Idéale selon Johann Valentin Andreae, Paris However, it was generally accepted according to others.
Between 1614 and 1620, about 400 manuscripts and books were published which discussed the Rosicrucian documents.
Instead, he gathered a small circle of friends/disciples and founded the Rosicrucian Order (this can be deduced to have occurred around 1407).
He apparently saw his own movement for the advancement of learning to be in conformity with Rosicrucian ideals.
By 1891 he was the official composer and chapel-master of the Rosicrucian Order " Ordre de la Rose-Croix Catholique, du Temple et du Graal main", led by Sâr Joséphin Péladan main, which led to compositions such as Salut drapeau!
Chronological list of groups formed for the study of Rosicrucianism and related subjects Many of these groups generally speak of a lineal descent from earlier branches of the ancient Rosicrucian Order in England, France, Egypt, or other countries.