Harvey Spencer Lewis

Harvey Spencer Lewis F.R.C., S.^·.I.^·., 33°66°95°, Ph.D. (November 25, 1883 - August 2, 1939), a famous Rosicrucian mysticist, was the founder and the first Imperator of the current cycle of AMORC, from 1915 until 1939.

Introduction

H. Spencer Lewis, although born in Frenchtown, New Jersey, USA, had Welsh roots.

The second AMORC Imperator was his son, Ralph Maxwell Lewis, who also wrote a biography for him titled Cosmic Mission Fulfilled (ISBN 0912057904 for paperback, ISBN 091205722X for hardcover).

He was also one of the three Imperators of FUDOSI and his nomen mysticum was Sar Alden.

Before becoming the first Imperator of AMORC, H. Spencer Lewis was a businessman.

His wife was Martha. They were married at least from 1937. Martha travelled with Lewis at Egypt during the AMORC Grand Tour of Egypt (see Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and [1]).

He also founded the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum.

In the past Harvey Spencer Lewis had a radio station broadcasting from the Rosicrucian Park, and he was also speaking at other radio stations.

Inventions

According to Michael Nowicki's (F.R.C.) Rocrucians Salon WebSite, and especially its Mysterious Inventions of Dr. Lewis page, H. Spencer Lewis built several scientific organs.

They include:

Luxatone

The Luxatone or Color Organ was a device which converted audio signals into colours, displayed on a triangular screen.

Dr. Lewis used Luxatone to demonstrate mystical and philosophical ideas.

The audio signal was inputted with the aim of a microphone.

A booklet titled "The Story of Luxatone - The Master Color Organ" was printed and sent to AMORC members and to newspapers.

Cosmic Ray Coincidence Counter

According Michael Nowicki, F.R.C., this device was a prototype of a Geiger counter.

It was built in 1930s and it was able to track radioactivity.

Sympathetic Vibration Harp

As Mr. Nowicki, F.R.C., says, the Sympathetic Vibration Harp was built by Dr. Lewis to demonstrate the AMORC's principle of sympathetic vibration.

Bibliography

Rosicrucian Principles for the Home and Business

First Edition: March 1929
Second Edition: May 1929
Third Edition: May 1930
Fourth Edition: December 1932
Fifth Edition: October 1935
Sixth Edition: November 1940
Seventh Edition: 1946

Rosicrucian Questions and Answers with Complete History of the Order

The book answers the most common questions regarding AMORC and the Rosicrucians. Published by AMORC. ASIN 0912057599. 17th edition published on March 1, 1993.

The Mystical Life of Jesus

This book describes the unknown life of Jesus Christ, included information not available from the gospels. Published by AMORC with ISBN 0912057467.

The Secret Doctrines of Jesus

Published by AMORC with ISBN 0912057912 (paperback) or ISBN 0912057149 (hardcover).

A Thousand Years of Yesterdays

This book is about past lives. Published by AMORC with ISBN 0912057998 (paperback) and ISBN 0912057017 (hardcover). Also available by Kessinger Publishing with ISBN 0766133311.

Self Mastery and Fate with the Cycles of Life

Published by AMORC with ISBN 0912057459.

Rosicrucian Manual

Rosicrucian Manual was issued in 1918 but now is out of print. It presents the structure of AMORC and includes everything a new Rosicrucian should know. It is reprinted by Kessinger Publishing ([2]) with ISBN 0766128008.

Mansions of the Soul: The Cosmic Conception

The Symbolic Prophecy of the Great Pyramid

The book describes the symbolic meaning of the Great Pyramid and reveals the knowledge of geometry and astronomy its builders had.

Published by AMORC. In 1982 it published its 16th edition. ISBN 0912057556.

Mental Poisoning

This book describes how you can protect yourself from conscious or unconscious negative thoughts transmitted by others. Published by AMORC. ISBN 0912057491.

External links

The Mysterious Inventions of Dr. Lewis
Harvey Spencer Lewis in a San Francisco Buddhist Temple - 1929
Black mirrors
Information from the Religious Movements Homepage Project of the University of Virginia
FUDOESI Document from AMORC Netherlands Website which lists the mystical credentials of Harvey Spencer Lewis (F.R.C., S.^·.I.^·., 33°66°95°)

Note 1: F.R.C. is a Rosicrucian title.
Note 2: S.^·.I.^·. is a Martinist title.
Note 3: 33°66°95° are Freemasonry degrees.