Obituary: Dr. Franz Hartmann, the Founder of the International Theosophical Brotherhood: His Life and Works. By Hermann Rudolph.
Memories of H. P. Blavatsky [Five articles as one] Franz Hartmann, M. D.[1] Translation from the German by Robert Hutwohl Robert Hutwohl’s Notes: Franz Hartmann reflects on his relationship with Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, expressing regret for not fully appreciating her spirit during their time together in Adyar. Hartmann recounts his early life, his disillusionment with […]
A Letter From Dr. F. Hartmann to W. Q. Judge. Robert Hütwohl’s note: Dr. Hartmann congratulates W. Q. Judge on his election as president of the Theosophical Society (T.S.). Judge clarifies that he is not yet president, as the decision is pending approval from different regions. He acknowledges the importance of finding the true self but […]
Letter from Dr. Franz Hartmann to the Editor [D. Georgievitz-Weitzer] of Zentralblatt für Okkultismus We also received the following remarkable letter:[1] Editor’s note: Dr. Franz Hartmann disputes a claim in the Zentralblatt für Okkultismus that H. P. Blavatsky hated Christianity, clarifying that she opposed priestly rule and distortions of Christian truths. Dear editors! […]
Dr. Franz Hartmann by Karl Fischer[i] Translation from German by Robert Hutwohl Translator’s note: Dr. Franz Hartmann, a theosophical writer and doctor, is gaining recognition for his work. His lignosulfite remedy, effective for nose, throat, and lung diseases, is gaining acceptance despite initial opposition. The famous theosophical writer, Dr. Franz Hartmann, is not […]
Sir Francis Bacon, Lord St. Alban, Viscount Verulam by Franz Hartmann, M.D.[1] Translation from German by Robert Hutwohl Translator’s note: An article in “Universal Masonry” claims Sir Francis Bacon founded the Rosicrucians and authored Shakespeare’s works. It suggests Bacon, an occultist and head of the “unknown philosophers,” used the pseudonym “Shakespeare” and was Elizabeth I’s […]
Do Animals Have Occult Faculties? Hartmann, M.D.[1] Translation from the German by Robert Hütwohl Note by the Translator: Animals possess reason, intelligence, and even “occult” faculties, often surpassing humans in abilities like swimming, flying, and sensing. Instinct, a soul-power, guides many animal actions, and their inner life, less clouded by thought, can enhance their “occult” […]
Theosophy by Franz Harmann [Hartmann][1] Translation from Spanish by Robert Hutwohl Note by the Translator: The text emphasizes the difficulty of representing the incomprehensible and the dangers of misinterpretation of sacred texts. It argues that true knowledge is essential for spiritual growth and that the path to eternal life requires understanding one’s true nature as […]
The Apprentice By Franz Hartmann, M. D.[1] from German by P. P. L.[2] Collated and reformatted by Robert Hutwohl FOR a long time I had been working as an apprentice by the Temple which was being built. No one praised me, however hard I worked; on the contrary, a fellow-craftsman was given me who, […]
Correspondence to the Editor, The Path magazine, regarding Dr. Hartmann and Master’s Seal. By Franz Hartmann[1] Collated and reformatted by Robert Hutwohl Note by Robert Hutwohl: F. Hartmann refutes a claim in the Lotus Bleu that letters from Mahâtmâ M. lacked a seal during H.P.B.’s time, citing his own experience with a sealed letter in 1884. […]