<ul> <li>This edition includes the following editor&#39;s introduction:<i> </i><i>Charles Webster Leadbeater, an eminence of spirituality surrounded by controversy </i></li></ul><br />First published in 1912, &quot;A Textbook of Theosophy&rdquo; is a theosophical treatise by Charles Webster Leadbeater, an influential member of the <i>Theosophical Society</i> and one of the most controversial English writers.<br /><br />&quot;A Textbook of Theosophy&quot; is considered by many to be the definitive guide to Theosophy. Theosophy is thought to be a part of the broader field of esotericism, referring to wisdom that offers the individual enlightenment and salvation. The theosopher seeks to understand the mysteries of the universe and the relationships that unite the universe, humanity, and the divine.