The Sacred Book of Thoth. The Major Arcana of Tarot: Absolute Beginnings of Synthetic Philosophy of Esotericism

The beginning of the 20th century – an era of challenges and new exciting ideas. Discoveries in physics, chemistry, and psychology turned the understanding of the world upside down. Mystic philosopher and leader of the Moscow Rosicrucian school Vladimir Shmakov offered his response to the rapidly changing reality – a large esoteric work dedicated to the Tarot cards. This book gathers the secret knowledge of the ancient Eastern mystics, Kabbalistic formulas, Indian spiritual practices, teachings of the Pythagoreans, the wisdom of medieval thinkers, and examples of European metaphysics. The creation of the legendary body of knowledge known as the 'Book of Thoth' led Vladimir Shmakov to develop a theory of self-knowledge and understanding of the world, centered around the principles of harmony and unity. This astonishing book will not only be a reference for those interested in Tarot but also for those wishing to embark on a quest for secret knowledge and human happiness.