Initiation into the Fellowship of the Rosy Cross
Poet involved
What happened
In 1917, Charles Williams was initiated into A.E. Waite's Fellowship of the Rosy Cross (Salvator Mundi Temple) in London, adopting the name Frater Qui Sitit Veniat. This initiation marked a significant moment in Williams' spiritual journey, as he engaged with esoteric traditions and philosophies. His involvement with the Fellowship influenced his literary work, infusing it with mystical and philosophical themes.
Literary impact
This decade-long involvement profoundly shaped Williams's occult-tinged mysticism, infusing his poetry, novels, and theology with symbols of ritual, alchemy, and spiritual ascent. Concepts like the 'middle pillar' and co-inherence drew directly from these experiences, distinguishing his work within the Inklings circle. It fueled the supernatural elements in his 'theological thrillers.' (172 characters)
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