The Masters of Wisdom

I felt so blessed to learn about "The Masters of Wisdom", John G. Bennett's last book. Imagine the power of reading the last book of a man long on the wisdom journey who knew so many other wise ones. Imagine having the opportunity to read a complete history of wisdom through the ages from the beginning of time. I feel like I got a master's degree in wisdom (no pun intended, but it sure did get in there). The best excitement from the book came from tying up so many loose ends about the Essenes, Chaldeans, the Sarmon (I think Bennett's spelling is the third I've seen) Brotherhood, who they really were and how they came to be and why they were formed. Dozens of books later, I understand more from Bennett than all the others. Still, the others served to let me know about them. I can't imagine any wisdom seeker, college, university, or parent who would fail to make this amazing book's wisdom available widely.

This book is a rare look at the heroes of esoteric history as they influenced national destinies with mind-boggling adventures. This region is rich and central to world history but so little known. You'll love exploring it thru the appearances of the Masters!That said, this book offers two aspects of particular significance today that make it worth reviving and considering anew:1.) It offers unique insight to the history of Persia and related territories. Civilization has been challenged here several times in the most dramatic ways. (The *Khans* play a big role.) With each epoch-shattering crisis a hidden, secretive Master appeared to both save lives and play a special role in saving the world's treasure of esoteric knowledge so it could be passed on. Outwardly they had a lot of variety but really they were all Sufis, men of no power who influenced the rulers of their day. Some were even shapeshifters, incarnations of the infamous Green Man, for instance. The religious evolution of the region is also clearly described. This is all vital to understanding what is happening in the Iran/Iraq region today.2.) For those who are buzzing about the Mel Gibson movie and the "DaVinci Code" Gnostics book, or just plain interested in Gospel studies, this book will add to your flame: the author announces what he calls the biggest contribution to esoteric knowledge of his life: he presents Judas in a whole new light in terms of Judas being the best and strongest disciple who as a result is asked to take on the most demanding role: that of bearing the guilt of the world. Radical! But you have to read it to see what he means, of course.

J.G. Bennett at his best. Rare insight into the history of "the work".