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The Hymn of the Robe of Glory: The Lost Teachings of Jesus: The Journey of the Soul, the Robe of Glory, and the Parable of the Prodigal Son + Echoes f (Large Print Edition)
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Series: Echoes from the Gnosis, Book 10
Comparative ReligionReligion General Gnosticism
Publisher Price: $15.99
ISBN13: 9786316849052
Publisher: Animatarot
Published: Apr 22 2026
Pages: 94
Weight: 0.30
Height: 0.19 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
One of the most beautiful and profound works of Christian Gnostic literature. An essential book for understanding the lost teachings of Jesus, the journey of the soul, the mystery of the Robe of Glory, and the parable of the prodigal son. A beautiful work that addresses the mysteries of early Christianity.
G.R.S. Mead introduces us to one of the most moving and symbolic texts of the Gnostic tradition: the celebrated Hymn of the Pearl, also called the Hymn of the Soul or the Song of Liberation. In this work, Mead calls it The Hymn of the Robe of Glory, revealing its profound spiritual and Christological meaning.
The poem tells the story of a heavenly prince who descends into the material world to recover a pearl guarded by a serpent. To fulfill his mission, he must leave behind his radiant Robe of Glory, temporarily forgets his origin, and pass through the sleep of matter. But the ancient poem does not speak only of a prince: it speaks of the human soul, of its fall into forgetfulness, of its awakening through Gnosis, and of its triumphant return to the Father. For Mead, this hymn preserves an even greater mystery: it is a song to the mystery of Christ, an image of the Redeemer who descends into the world to recover the divine spark lost in man.
A BOOK OF GNOSIS, CHRISTIANITY AND BIBLICAL SYMBOLISMThe work includes not only the hymn, but also an extensive introduction and enlightening commentaries on the symbolism of this beautiful ancient spiritual poem, its relationship with Jesus, and other ancient spiritual knowledge. Mead relates the poem to the Gospel of John, the Logos, the parable of the prodigal son, the descent of the soul, spiritual awakening, and the glorious return to the Kingdom. A book about salvation, the memory of divine origin, and the true meaning of the inner path. The Hymn of the Robe of Glory is an essential work for those seeking a more revealing Christianity in its teachings, in the journey of the soul, and in the knowledge of God.
THE HYMN OF THE ROBE OF GLORY - A BOOK OF CHRISTIAN GNOSISFaithful reissue of The Hymn of the Robe of Glory, originally published in 1908 by G. R. S. Mead, within the Echoes from the Gnosis collection. Illustrated edition. Some of the topics it addresses:
+The Original Poem of the Hymn of the Pearl or Hymn of the Soul
+The journey of the soul and its descent into the material world
+Forgetfulness, sleep, and spiritual awakening
+The pearl, the divine spark, The Robe of Glory
+Christ, The letter, The messenger of the Father, and the mystery of the Logos
+The parable of the prodigal son
+Egypt, the serpent, and the allegorical geography of the soul
+The Robes in the Christian mysteries
+Hermetism, Neoplatonism, Buddhism, and the biblical passages in the poem
And much more! Includes introduction, commentaries, notes, bibliography, and the original hymn. Illustrated edition
BOOKS BY GEORGE ROBERT STOW MEAD - ECHOES FROM THE GNOSIS VOL. XGeorge Robert Stow Mead (1863-1933) was a British writer, translator, and scholar, specialized in Gnosticism, Hermetism, Christian mysticism, and the mystical traditions of Antiquity. He was secretary to H. P. Blavatsky and is considered one of the most important researchers. His work is recognized for its seriousness and depth. This title is part of the Echoes from the Gnosis series, published between 1906 and 1908, a fundamental collection for the study of Gnosticism and esoteric spirituality.
An essential book for those interested in Jesus, the journey of the soul, Gnosticism, and the mysteries of early Christianity.
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