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[[File:Rose Cross.png|350px|thumb|Rosy Cross as used by Rosicrucianism]] | |||
The '''Rosicrucians''' are a spiritual and cultural movement that arose in Europe in the early 17th century after the publication of several texts announcing to the world a new esoteric order. Rosicrucianism is symbolized by the Rosy Cross or Rose Cross. | The '''Rosicrucians''' are a spiritual and cultural movement that arose in Europe in the early 17th century after the publication of several texts announcing to the world a new esoteric order. Rosicrucianism is symbolized by the Rosy Cross or Rose Cross. | ||
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==Origin== | ==Origin== | ||
According to the writings of the Masonic historian E.J. Marconis de Negre, the Rosicrucian Order was created in the year 46 when an Alexandrian [[Gnosticism|Gnostic]] sage named Ormus and his six followers were converted by one of [[Jesus Christ|Jesus]]' disciples, Mark. Their symbol was said to be a red cross surmounted by a rose, thus the designation of Rosy Cross. From this conversion, Rosicrucianism was born, by purifying [[Egyptian religion|Egyptian mysteries]] with the new higher teachings of early [[Christianity]]. However, there is no evidence | According to the writings of the Masonic historian E.J. Marconis de Negre, the Rosicrucian Order was created in the year 46 when an Alexandrian [[Gnosticism|Gnostic]] sage named Ormus and his six followers were converted by one of [[Jesus Christ|Jesus]]' disciples, Mark. Their symbol was said to be a red cross surmounted by a rose, thus the designation of Rosy Cross. From this conversion, Rosicrucianism was born, by purifying [[Egyptian religion|Egyptian mysteries]] with the new higher teachings of early [[Christianity]]. However, there is no evidence to support this. | ||
===Convent of Christ in Tomar=== | ===Convent of Christ in Tomar=== | ||
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===Manifestos=== | ===Manifestos=== | ||
[[File:Rosicrucian Concept of the Tree of Pansophia.jpg|350px|thumb|A 17th century depiction of the Rosicrucian concept of the Tree of Pansophia]] | |||
Between 1614 and 1617, three anonymous manifestos were published, first in Germany and soon after throughout Europe: | Between 1614 and 1617, three anonymous manifestos were published, first in Germany and soon after throughout Europe: | ||
* ''Fama Fraternitatis RC'' (''The Fame of the Brotherhood of RC'', 1614) | * ''Fama Fraternitatis RC'' (''The Fame of the Brotherhood of RC'', 1614) | ||
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The three manifestos were, and continue to be, not taken literally by many but rather regarded either as hoaxes or as allegorical statements. They state: "We speak unto you by parables, but would willingly bring you to the right, simple, easy, and ingenuous exposition, understanding, declaration, and knowledge of all secrets." | The three manifestos were, and continue to be, not taken literally by many but rather regarded either as hoaxes or as allegorical statements. They state: "We speak unto you by parables, but would willingly bring you to the right, simple, easy, and ingenuous exposition, understanding, declaration, and knowledge of all secrets." | ||
The first Rosicrucian manifesto was influenced by the work of the respected [[ | The first Rosicrucian manifesto was influenced by the work of the respected [[Hermes Trismegistus|hermetic]] philosopher Heinrich Khunrath, of Hamburg, author of the Amphitheatrum ''Sapientiae Aeternae'' (1609), who was in turn influenced by [[John Dee]], author of the ''Monas Hieroglyphica'' (1564). The writer also claimed the brotherhood possessed a book that resembled the works of [[Paracelsus]]. | ||
==The "Rosicrucian Furor"== | ==The "Rosicrucian Furor"== | ||
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==Modern era== | ==Modern era== | ||
[[File:Rosicrucian Russian Image.png|400px|thumb|Watercolour painting from the Russian Rosicrucian Order, AMORC (1933)]] | |||
During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, various groups styled themselves Rosicrucian. The diverse groups who link themselves to a "Rosicrucian Tradition" can be divided into three categories: | During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, various groups styled themselves Rosicrucian. The diverse groups who link themselves to a "Rosicrucian Tradition" can be divided into three categories: | ||
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* [https://www.rosicruciansociety.com/ The Rosicrucian Society] | * [https://www.rosicruciansociety.com/ The Rosicrucian Society] | ||
* [http://www.rosicrucian-order.com/mensaje-imperator.html The Rosicrucian Order] | * [http://www.rosicrucian-order.com/mensaje-imperator.html The Rosicrucian Order] | ||
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