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The White Rite consists of scholarship and technical mastery of evocation. Studies in Hermetcism, Iamblichean and Neo-platonic philosophy, Jungian alchemy, and esotericism in the Abrahamic Faiths are specially focused for a comprehensive understanding of arcane science, symbols, hierophantic theory, theurgy, mysticism, metaphysics, and the purpose of religion.
Theoretically, astrology is recognized to be fundamental to all ritual processes; a thorough study of it is necessary for aspirants attempting to remediate their psychological makeup. Moreover, by thorough analysis of horary notes in John Dee's diaries, convictions will be fostered regarding the validity of his angelical records and the prophecies therein.
Despite our denunciation of contemporary doctrines, the order is distinctly Christian in lineage; we profess that the "Desolation of the Christendom" (Matthew 24:15-22 & Mark 13:14-20) was abridged by John Dee & Edward Kelley, and totally restituted by the philosopher mystic Emanuel Swedenborg (Revelation 12:1 & 21:2). However, we stand apart from formal identification as "Swedenborgians" in that we believe in the Communion of Angels: i.e. ritualizing spiritual contact through sundry means and constituent hierarchies.
Those trained in this order are leaders of congregational rites, skilled in professorship, oratory, and the performance of many complex rituals necessary for maintenance of our egregore. They should maintain impeccable standards of virtue and be comfortable with public speaking. Those who are not so inclined to priestcraft may still find roles formulating rites or researching publications for the guild on whole.Β
Ancient Astrology, phenomenology and cycles of time
Defining Iamblichean Theurgy and the Hieratic Arts of antiquity
The history of books on ceremonial evocation, then and now
Overview of eschatology and apocalypse literature
Renaissance Christianity, Schisms and timely prophets
Analyzing the Angelical Conversations of John Dee & Edward Kelley
Reviewing Merkavah and Hekhalot literature
Methodology of Enochian rites and ritual protocol
Legends about and use of Adamic Speech
Veiling in pure white is reserved for high ceremony; beige robes, lightly colored or non-dyed garments may be worn when teaching or in general convention. Such colors of humility extend toward those of the Black Rite.Β