The Ocean of Theosophy

While there are several very good editions (not to mention the facsimile version of the Original Edition) of The Ocean of Theosophy already available in print, the Theosophy Trust edition provides a very high degree of readability, with beautiful typesetting and layout, and fidelity to Mr. Judge's original edition.Taken together, this Theosophy Trust edition is a beautifully crafted book with high readability that will reward the reader for years to come with an enjoyable reading experience and be a valuable addition to their library.Mr. Judge's The Ocean of Theosophy is a classic of theosophical literature. Written in 1893 as a text to explain the broad themes treated in H.P. Blavatsky's two-volume magnum opus, The Secret Doctrine, it has long been regarded by students of the Wisdom Religion as one of the most valuable "keys" to understanding the latter work. Robert Crosbie described the import of this volume in the following manner:"As the Author’s Preface shows, the book was written in such a manner as to be understood by the ordinary reader; the simplicity of the terms used, however, should not mislead the reader into thinking that the work is an elementary one, for behind and within every statement there is a depth of meaning that the careless and superficial fail to perceive. It is really a simplified text-book of the fundamental teachings of Theosophy, and is found by students of the “Secret Doctrine” to be a true abridgment of that great work and a wonderful aid in its comprehension; it was written with that end in view by the only one competent to do so and is there fore earnestly recommended to every student of Theosophy." Students of every variety will gain enormous benefit from the study of both works conjointly. Mr. Judge's Ocean provides a high-level overview - the schematic, if you will - of the subject matter treated in great detail in the Secret Doctrine, and is so very useful in keeping in mind the scope of that work. As Mr. Crosbie further remarked:"The passage of years has served to show, not only the value of this little book, but the status of Mr. Judge as a Teacher. Everything he has written bears impress of his deep knowledge to every real student of Theosophy. Even the ordinary reader cannot fail to perceive that only “One Who Knows” could have so applied Theosophy to the circumstances and conditions of every-day human existence. The earnest student will do well to study conjointly the writings of H. P. Blavatsky and Wm. Q. Judge; from them he will learn Theosophy pure and simple; will recognize the community of knowledge and complete accord that existed between them and will more fully appreciate the mission and nature of those two Personages."The three articles following Mr. Judge's Ocean are drawn from Raghavan Iyer's journal HERMES, published between 1975 and 1990. Their profoundly novel approach to the subject matter of The Secret Doctrine is remarkable and unique in Theosophical writings.