The Book of Illumination and Sacrifice

The Sacred Text

Seven centuries of wisdom gathered from Sufi mystics, alchemists, Christian contemplatives, and the martyrs who gave their lives for freedom. Each chapter below links to the complete text.

Part I: The Whisperings

Texts from the Ancient World to 1820

"Before the seeds were planted, the harvest was foretold. Before the martyrs drew breath, the pattern was written in fire and shadow."

Part II: The Kindled Paths

Texts from 1820–1850

"The seeds have been planted. Now comes the harvest."

The complete scripture is also available as a single continuous text.

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