This is an auction for THE GOLDEN THREAD: THE AGELESS WISDOM OF THE WESTERN MYSTERY TRADITIONS, by Joscelyn Godwin.

Amazon.com reviews:

"The Golden Thread traces the interconnectedness of esoteric wisdom in the Western world, from classical antiquity to contemporary Europe and America. Joscelyn Godwin lends personal perspective to an arrangement of text that is historical and wisdom that is timeless, creating a source of inspiration that calls us to action in our everyday spiritual practice. Every chapter, therefore, makes reference to some aspect of contemporary life and issues of immediate concern. Elegantly written and not without irony and humour, readers will appreciate the non-threatening tone of Godwin’s writing, which is not meant to preach or convert but rather inform the public on an often baffling field. Educated readers who are curious about the esoteric and mystery traditions and interested in finding surprising, new approaches to subjects that veer away from the trends of current thought will be particularly drawn to this book."

"FIVE STARS!!!! The Golden Thread is a tour of the Western esoteric tradition, by one of the world's foremost scholars of esotericism. This book is simply chock full of interesting insights. Basically, The Golden Thread is about wisdom; a wisdom that has survived only as a thin (and infinitely precious) thread - hence the title. This golden thread in fact gave birth to modern science, but 'science' in its contemporary sense has come to mean only knowledge 'about' something... whereas true wisdom comes from experiencing something. Godwin's book will have given many of us a valuable place to start in our exploration of past knowledge."

More very favourable reviews on Amazon.com.

Paperback 2007.

200 pages.

Near new condition.

The cost of shipping is $4.95.

There is of course no charge for shipping if you collect this book from my shop in Wellington following the auction.

Payment within seven days, please.