Two interesting online books

[Vanhalla]

To avoid taking that thread even further off track than I already have, I will make a new thread in response to AnotherN00b:

Originally Posted by AnotherN00b

i am intrigued and would like to know more. could you point me towards some online literature or start a thread please

For mystery schools and secret societies read Manly P. Hall,
Secret Teachings of All Ages

http://www.sacred-texts.com/eso/sta/index.htm

" Each of the nearly 50 chapters is so dense with information that it is the equivalent of an entire short book. If you read this book in its entirety you will be in a good position to dive into subjects such as the Qabbala, Alchemy, Tarot, Ceremonial Magic, Neo-Platonic Philosophy, Mystery Religions, and the theory of Rosicrucianism and Freemasonry."

For the essential nature of man read Rudolph Steiner,
Theosophy

http://www.rsarchive.org/Books/GA009/index.php

"Theosophy begins by describing the threefold nature of the human being: the body, or sense-world; the soul, or inner world; and the spirit, or universal world of cosmic archetypes. A profound discussion of reincarnation and karma follows, concluding with a description of the soul's journey through regions of the supersensible world after death. The book closes with an outline of the path to higher knowledge."

These books can be difficult to read, but are well worth it.
Whether you read this for entertainment or to deepen your understanding of yourself, I guaranteed it will be interesting