Books

Please browse these books related to the Gnostic, Martinist, and Masonic traditions from Triad Press.

ACP Clergy Handbook

The ACP Clergy Handbook is an invaluable tool for Gnostic clergy in formation. It is a useful reference book for all levels of clergy, and a fascinating glimpse into Gnostic theology, exegesis, history, and liturgical practice for anyone interested in ecclesiastical Gnosticism. Included are liturgies, theurgic operations, theoretical studies, and a comprehensive outline of the entire Minor Orders curriculum. Also includes the full text of The Kybalion and the Sepher Yetzirah. This revised and enlarged 4th edition is in full color and includes additional liturgies and discourses, as well as an expanded lesson plan outline.

ACP Lectionary for Mass

The ACP Lectionary contains three complete years of full-text liturgical readings for Sundays and other select Feast Days. This lectionary is intended for use with the liturgies of the Apostolic Church of the Pleroma (included), but may be easily adapted for use within other Gnostic liturgies.

The Holy Gnostic Liturgy of the Pleromic Light

The Holy Gnostic Liturgy of the Pleromic Light is the principal liturgy of the Apostolic Church of the Pleroma. This Personal Missal edition is perfect for clergy and congregants. Included is the complete Mass with rubrics and includes the Temple Layout.

ACP Clergy Handbook (Paperback)

The ACP Clergy Handbook is an invaluable tool for Gnostic clergy in formation. It is a useful reference book for all levels of clergy, and a fascinating glimpse into Gnostic theology, exegesis, history, and liturgical practice for anyone interested in ecclesiastical Gnosticism. Included are liturgies, theurgic operations, theoretical studies, and a comprehensive outline of the entire Minor Orders curriculum. Also includes the full text of The Kybalion and the Sepher Yetzirah. This revised and enlarged 4th edition is in full color and includes additional liturgies and discourses, as well as an expanded lesson plan outline.

ACP Clergy Handbook (Paperback, B&W)

The ACP Clergy Handbook is an invaluable tool for Gnostic clergy in formation. It is a useful reference book for all levels of clergy, and a fascinating glimpse into Gnostic theology, exegesis, history, and liturgical practice for anyone interested in ecclesiastical Gnosticism. Included are liturgies, theurgic operations, theoretical studies, and a comprehensive outline of the entire Minor Orders curriculum. Also includes the full text of The Kybalion and the Sepher Yetzirah. This revised and enlarged 4th edition is in full color and includes additional liturgies and discourses, as well as an expanded lesson plan outline.

ACP Lectionary for Mass (Paperback)

The ACP Lectionary contains three complete years of full-text liturgical readings for Sundays and other select Feast Days. This lectionary is intended for use with the liturgies of the Apostolic Church of the Pleroma (included), but may be easily adapted for use within other Gnostic liturgies.

The Gnosis Restored: Essays from the Masters of the French Gnostic Renaissance

A landmark anthology of some the seminal texts that ignited the modern Gnostic revival. The Gnosis Restored gathers, for the first time in English, foundational writings of Jules-Benoît Stanislas Doinel du Val-Michel and his successors-Papus, Léonce-Eugène-Joseph Fabre des Essarts, Marie Chauvel de Chauvigny, Louis-Sophrone Fugairon, and Jean "Joanny" Bricaud.
Meticulously translated and introduced, this collection is an indispensable resource for scholars, initiates, and seekers drawn to the living current of Gnostic, Martinist, and esoteric Masonic traditions.

Degrees of Wisdom: A Compendium of Rituals from the Rites of Memphis and Misraïm

The Egyptian Rites of Memphis-Misraïm represent a fascinating yet often overlooked dimension of Western esoteric and Masonic traditions. This volume presents a carefully prepared English translation of rare French ritual texts, offering insights into a system that integrates Hermetic, Neoplatonic, and Kabbalistic influences within a unique initiatic framework. Rather than adhering to conventional Masonic structures, the Egyptian Rites emphasize symbolic depth and spiritual transformation, appealing to those drawn to esoteric study.

The Pleromic Light Unveiled

Tau Phosphoros, archbishop and Patriarch of the Apostolic Church of the Pleroma, examines in detail the principal liturgy of the ACP. This is both a practical manual and theoretical exegesis, giving detailed instruction for the celebration of the liturgy as well as delving into the philosophical, theological, and occult bases of this ceremony, described by Tau Phosphoros as a rite of High Theurgy. While intended primarily for ACP clergy, this work will be appreciated by all ecclesiastical Gnostics, Liberal Catholics, and those of the Independent Sacramental Movement who are looking to study the esoteric foundation of the Eucharistic Mass.

Grand Marvelous Secrets
by Abbé Julio

This work is the first volume of the 3-part opus of Abbé Julio. Contained within are prayers, blessings, Psalms, and exorcisms for all types of conditions, diseases, demonic oppression and possession, and for every physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. The operations for every case are meticulously indexed in the back of this rare tome, available in its entirety in English for the first time.

Liturgical Prayers
by Abbé Julio

This is the second volume of the 3-part work of the influential French priest-healer of fin-de-siècle, Abbé Julio. This work contains many rare prayers, litanies, and novenas, as well as the full liturgical calendar of both the Roman Church and of Abbé Julio's Église Catholique Française, inherited from the famous French-American bishop Joseph-René Vilatte. As with the first volume, the prayers, novenas, healing operations, etc. for every possible case are well indexed. Also included are the prayers of the Mass in English and Latin, special masses, marriage and funerary rites, etc., etc.

The Secret Book of Grand Exorcisms and Benedictions
by Abbé Julio

The Secret Book of Grand Exorcisms and Benedictions is the culminating volume in Abbé Julio's sacred trilogy-a liturgical and mystical treasury restored for the modern age. Following Grand Marvelous Secrets and Liturgical Prayers, this third tome gathers the full flowering of spiritual authority: prayers, benedictions, and exorcisms that channel divine grace, confront affliction, and sanctify the visible and invisible alike.

Treatise on the Reintegration of Beings

This is the principal work of the founder of the Elus Coens. Written by Pasqually cir. 1772 for private dissemination among his "emulators," this work was only published in full over 125 years after his death. This peculiar biblical exegesis has both fascinated and frustrated students and researchers for years, because of Pasqually's often poor mastery of the French language (which seems not to have been his native tongue) and his unique jargon. It is strongly recommended that the student of this work procure also the work of Le Forestier, as it is of invaluable aid in the deciphering of Pasqually's doctrine.

Occultist Freemasonry in the 18th Century and the Order of Elus Coens

This classic tome is considered by many to be the definitive analysis of one of the most mysterious and enigmatic, yet one of the most influential orders of esoteric Freemasonry. Le Forestier carefully examines the doctrine, rituals, and history of this theurgical order par excellence of the 18th century. This will be of particular interest not only to every student of Martinism, but also to the students of the early development of the so-called Scottish degrees in France.

Martinès de Pasqually: His life, his magical practices, his work, his disciples

This seminal work by Papus looks at the life and teachings of the founder of the Élus Coens through examinations of the personal correspondence of the master with his disciples, whom he calls "emulators." This volume makes an excellent companion to the work of Le Forestier, containing much of the source material upon which the latter relies. Papus includes as an appendix some of the catechisms of the Élus Coens, which further elucidate Pasqually's doctrine of reintegration.

Masonic Orthodoxy: Followed by Occult Masonry and Hermetic Initiation

This classic tome on Masonic history and doctrine is available in English for the first time since its publication in 1853. This important work is often referenced by Masonic historians. Indeed, most English-speaking Masonic enthusiasts are familiar with the name of Ragon, but very few have read his principal work. Every student of Masonic and para-Masonic organizations will want this volume on their shelves.

The Baylot Manuscript in Translation

This rare manuscript of French Masonic rituals, drafted between the early 1750s and the late 1760s, containing a final date of 1768, is made available in English for the first time. This codex of over 30 unique pieces, spread across more than 70 folios, has been the subject of study and speculation among Masonic scholars for decades.

What a Master Mason Ought to Know

In this 1910 work, Papus collects some of his previous writings concerning the multiple facets of French Masonry, and offers some new and insightful thoughts as well. He draws in part from the knowledge he received from such Masonic luminaries as John Yarker and W. W. Wescott. This work contains historical essays, mystical exegeses, Blue Lodge degree lectures, and much else of interest to the mystical Mason and Martinist.

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What Is Occultism?

Papus, in his customary succinct yet erudite style, introduces the reader to the major tenets of traditional occultism. A remarkable amount of information is packed into this little work. With chapter headings such as: Theory, Metaphysics, Logic, Moral, Aesthetics, Theodicy, Sociology, etc. This work touches upon all of the fundamentals of occult thought, including traditional history, practical occultism, and social reform. The novice will find this to be a particularly useful guide while navigating his or her studies. There is much to be found here that is normally only introduced within the traditional initiatic fraternities and societies.

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How To Read Hands: First Elements of Chiromancy

Papus gives here a clear and concise introduction to the art and science of chiromancy, or palm reading. This work is highly informative, well illustrated, and easy to follow. This is a great primer for beginners wishing to take up a serious study, or for those merely curious as to the fundamental principles. Several classic works on the subject are referenced here for further study.

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Exegesis of the Soul: Three Treatises on the Nature, Origin, & Destiny of the Human Soul

This special compilation collects three previously untranslated works by Papus: - The Human Soul Before Birth and After Death (1898) is a fascinating exegesis on the Amélineau translation of the Pistis Sophia. - How Is the Human Being Constituted? (1900) offers a thorough summary of the constituent parts of the human being: body, soul, and spirit, examining the unique function of each and how they work together to form a cohesive whole. - What Becomes of Our Dead (1914), written in the midst of the horrors of the First World War, makes a contemplative analysis of the faculties and evolution of the human soul.

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The Gnostic Tree

The Gnostic Tree is a brief but fascinating and informative overview of the Gnostic tradition, from antiquity up to the date of its publication in 1899. Here, Tau Synesius examines the well known branches of the first centuries of the Christian era and of the Middle Ages, as well as some obscurities oft-overlooked by modern writers on the subject. Today's Gnostics of every ilk will treasure this rare and important work from our common ancestor.

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The Little Religions of Paris

In The Little Religions of Paris French author, journalist, and playwright Jules Bois briefly examines some of the lesser-known religious sects percolating in the environs of fin-de-siècle Paris. Originally published in 1894, this work surveys such movements as the Theosophists, the Buddhists, the Swedenborgians, and of course the Gnostics. Even included herein are the Humanist cult of sociology pioneer Auguste Comte, and the later-discredited Palladian conspiracy of Leo Taxil, as well as several other interesting groups. This small volume provides an important snapshot of religious thought in the belle époque.

$13.50 / £10.50

Light Beyond Shadows

Light Beyond Shadows is a compilation of homilies delivered by Tau Phosphoros and Tau Bruno II to the Parish of St. Ambelain from 2014 to 2018. These homilies cover significant liturgical events and themes within the Apostolic Church of the Pleroma (ACP), a Gnostic Christian tradition. Overall, this work emphasizes the balance between tradition and new revelation, the transformative power of the Holy Spirit, the importance of initiation and guided instruction, and the central role of Love and Gnosis in the Christian faith.

Other Titles of Interest

These works are recommended for all ACP clergy.

Spirit Builders, Vol. 1

+PALAMAS has merged together the two worlds of the Voudon Gnostic inspired points-chauds empowerments with the degrees of the Rites of Memphis & Misraïm in an innovative and unique system that is fully workable and expresses the living tradition that stems from Arabia Mountain.

Spirit Builders, Vol. 2

In this newly edited and annotated, two-volume 10-year anniversary edition, the student of the mysteries will discover further explorations into the Rites of Memphis+Misraïm, learn how to utilize the Tracing Boards of each degree as eidetic pylons for scrying, and expand the overall work.

Syzygy: Reflections on the Monastery of the Seven Rays

The two worlds of Voudon and Gnosis merge within the unique expression of a religious community called the Monastery of the Seven Rays.

Lux Occulta

LUX OCCULTA: The Theology & Ritual of a Spiritist Chapter of Martinism & Martinèsism with Operations from Pasqually’s original Élus Coën is an intimate look into the workings of an esoteric order chartered by none other than the avant-garde mystic and mage, Michael-Paul Bertiaux.

Sympatheia: Liturgical Guide to Esoteric Stoicism

Sympatheia is a genre defying, paradigm shifting contribution to the world of Stoic philosophy. Ambitious in scope, yet essentially practical, this is the first text to approach Stoicism as an esoteric school of philosophy...

The Homeromanteion

As the Stoics promoted the practice of divination, and universally attested to its purpose in a providentially ordered and sympathetically related cosmos, this book suggests the relevance of the Homeromanteion...to the contemporary Stoic...