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Katherine Tingley / Theosophy in Canada / Judge Case
 
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Katherine Tingley
Katherine Tingley: The Hijacking of the Theosophical Society in America by Ernest E. Pelletier presents a side of Tingley that has so far remained either ignored or unexplored. Follow Pelletier's examination of events in the Theosophical Society in America after the death of its President, William Q. Judge. Learn in detail about when Katherine Tingley actually met Judge for the first time and how she took control of the Theosophical Society in America. What has been presented to date concerning Tingley is only what one can see above the water, and a bit of shadow underneath. Like an iceberg, most of Katherine A. Westcott/Tingley's life has been kept under the water line where few individuals have ventured to investigate. What was discovered is unsettling. It explains much of her actions, the secrecy about her past, why she was shunned by her eldest brother, and portrays a very different person than what has been accepted as historical truth. The standard narrative reads, 'look at all the wonderful things she accomplished'. However closer examination reminds one of the Jesuitical concept that “the ends justify the means”. If one calls oneself a Theosophist, he or she should be cautious about “the means” to that end rather than “the end” itself. Excerpt from the Foreword of Katherine Tingley: The Hijacking of the Theosophical Society in America by Ernest E. Pelletier
“The Theosophical Society in America was flourishing under the guidance of William Q. Judge. There were approximately one hundred fifty active branches, and through quiet but steady promulgation of theosophic information, its philosophy was spreading across the land. ...Judge died. Then Tingley made her move. She hijacked the Society within days of Judge's death. She landed her final thrust two years later, on February 18th, 1898 at the annual convention. Tingley maneuvered the takeover of T.S. in America and established the Universal Brotherhood, with every aspect of its operations solely under her absolute control. Tingley's attitude and ambitions, ironically under the banner of universal brotherhood, resulted in dissipation of a growing interest and acceptance of theosophical principles that had flourished under Judge's guidance, and that of those guiding him.” Ernest E. Pelletier is the President of the Edmonton Theosophical Society and a researcher of theosophical history. Author of The Judge Case: A Conspiracy Which Ruined the Theosophical Cause. AVAILABLE NOW AT:
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Theosophy in Canada Theosophy in Canada: “The Split” and other Studies in Early Canadian Theosophical History and Some Early Canadian Theosophists by Ted G Davy is the first book to chronicle the history of the early years of theosophy in Canada. Ted Davy was General Secretary of The Theosophical Society in Canada from 1968-1986 and, together with his wife Doris, co-edited The Canadian Theosophist from 1961 to 1992. His deep interest in the history of theosophy in Canada is now chronicled in this book. Published and distributed by Edmonton Theosophical Society, softcover (perfect binding), 2011: 383pp. ISBN 978-0-9681602-4-4. $30.00 Cdn or US + postage. 40% discount for 10 or more copies + postage.
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The Judge Case: A Conspiracy Which Ruined the Theosophical Cause
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The Judge Case: An Exciting Offer! Recent bequests for the purpose of distributing The Judge Case: A Conspiracy Which Ruined the Theosophical Cause are allowing Edmonton TS to offer the remaining copies of this title as follows. You are encouraged to get in touch with Edmonton TS with contact information for the library or institution you recommend, and a copy of the Judge Case will be sent at no charge.* Please ensure the intended recipient is in fact interested in receiving a copy. Edmonton TS will pay the postage. Individuals may receive a copy for the cost of shipping to your personal address. Publishers and distributors, please contact Edmonton TS at contact@theosophycanada.com. Edmonton TS takes this opportunity to thank each and every individual and organization that purchased copies and supported publishing of The Judge Case. We are pleased to be able to make the offer outlined above, and grateful to the friends of Edmonton TS who have made it possible. To order your own personal copy, send cheque or money order to Edmonton TS, Box 4587, Edmonton, AB, Canada T6E 5G4.
* This offer is restricted to universities or public institutions that agree to accept one free copy of The Judge Case. ** Regular price is $95 + postage.(approx 1000 pages, 8.5”x11”, about 6.5 lbs or 3kg) |
