The Light of Egypt
Thomas Burgoyne
Thomas H. Burgoyne, an astrologer and founder of the Hermetic Brotherhood of Luxor, was born April 14, 1855, and grew up in his native Scotland. Spontaneously psychic, he claimed that as a child he came into contact with the Brotherhood of Light, a group of advanced discarnate beings who attempt to guide the destiny of mankind. At a later date he met a M. Theon, who purported to be an earthly representative of the brotherhood and taught Burgoyne about their esoteric doctrine. An associate of Burgoyne, also in contact with the Brotherhood of Light, suggested that he write a set of lessons to introduce their teachings to the public. This was published in 1889 as The Light of Egypt.