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Boris Petrovich Mouravieff (Russian language: Борис Муравьёв; 8 March 1890 – 2 September 1966) was a Russian historian, philosopher, writer and university professor. He is known for his three-volume work Gnosis: Study and Commentaries on the Esoteric Tradition of Eastern Orthodoxy. == Biography == === Early years: Russia === Boris Mouravieff was born in Kronstadt, Imperial Russia, on 8 March 1890. He was the second of three sons of Count Piotr Petrovitch Mouravieff. His father was an Admiral and Secretary of State to the Russian Imperial Navy. His ancestors included General Prince Nicolas Mouravieff-Karski, Andreï Mouraviov (the author A. N. Mouravieff), General Count Michel Mouravieff-Vilenski and General Count Nicolas Mouravieff-Amourski. A commissioned officer of the Imperial Russian Naval Academy, Mouravieff rose through the ranks, in particular from 1909 to 1912 when he served aboard the Russian cruiser Aurora. The Aurora won fame in 1917, giving the signal for the start of the Bolshevik Revolution. During the First World War, he served in the Black Sea Fleet.
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“This text demands patience and an open mind, appealing primarily to serious students of comparative religion and esoteric history. It is not suitable for casual readers seeking quick spiritual fixes or those uncomfortable with…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Gnosis Volume I: Study and Commentaries on the Esoteric Tradition of Eastern Orthodoxy (Eng Reprint)
“Mouravieff’s text serves as a rigorous guide for those committed to deep esoteric study, translating complex early church doctrines into actionable spiritual techniques. However, it is not suited for casual readers or those…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Gnosis Volume II: Mesoteric Cycle: Study and Commentaries on the Esoteric Tradition of Eastern Orthodoxy (English Reprint)
