The Enchanted Initiate
A Journal of Traditional Symbolism, Hermeticism & the Occult Sciences

King James Bible

King James Bible, the first edition of which contains a mysterious headpiece with Baconian symbolism, hinting at Bacon's crypto-written religious texts.

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

Both entities share a connection through the alleged presence of Baconian symbols and messages in the King James Bible and the Shakespearian plays, suggesting a common author or underlying symbolism. Both entities share the common connection of being cryptoanalytical works aimed at unveiling hidden truths, with the King James Bible using Baconian codes and the plays employing various forms of concealed messages and historical references.

SIR FRANCIS BACON allegedly concealed the key to the King James Bible in the Baconian headpiece, which later influenced the Shakespearian plays.

Alciati EmblemataSubstance

The symbols from Alciati Emblemata are used to support the theory that the King James Bible contains Baconian references and hidden messages, further linking it to the Shakespearian plays.

Robert Cawdary's Treasurie Or Storehouse Of SimilesSubstance

The reference to Robert Cawdary's book is used as an example of the hidden messages and symbolism found in the King James Bible, supporting the theory that Bacon used subtle methods to hide his true authorship within it.

William T. SmedleyPerson

Smedley writes about the King James Bible and connects it to the theory that Francis Bacon was its author, suggesting that he sought to protect his true authorship through hidden symbolism.

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

King James BiblethroughSir Francis BaconilluminatesMysteries →
I. King James Bible & Sir Francis Bacon

SIR FRANCIS BACON allegedly concealed the key to the King James Bible in the Baconian headpiece, which later influenced the Shakespearian plays.

II. Sir Francis Bacon & Mysteries

Bacon renounced personal credit and was a servant of the Mysteries

King James BiblethroughSir Francis BaconilluminatesRosicrucianism →
I. King James Bible & Sir Francis Bacon

SIR FRANCIS BACON allegedly concealed the key to the King James Bible in the Baconian headpiece, which later influenced the Shakespearian plays.

II. Sir Francis Bacon & Rosicrucianism

Rosicrucianism and Sir Francis Bacon are closely bound through historical and esoteric associations. According to the surviving literature, Sir Francis Bacon's political and broader activities are closely associated with Rosicrucian aspirations. Rosicrucianism, a mysterious and influential philosophical movement of the 17th century, is characterized by its blend of Neoplatonic, Christian, and alchemical philosophies. The suggestion is that Bacon's pursuits, whether political or in other domains, were influenced by or intertwined with these Rosicrucian ideals. This connection implies that Bacon's work and aspirations were not confined to the political arena but were part of a broader, esoteric movement seeking knowledge, reform, and enlightenment through a secretive and spiritually-oriented framework. The association between Bacon and Rosicrucianism highlights the complex and sometimes shadowy nature of intellectual and political endeavors during that era.

King James BiblethroughSir Francis BaconilluminatesComte De St.-germain →
I. King James Bible & Sir Francis Bacon

SIR FRANCIS BACON allegedly concealed the key to the King James Bible in the Baconian headpiece, which later influenced the Shakespearian plays.

II. Sir Francis Bacon & Comte De St.-germain

Both were known to be emissaries of the Secret Brotherhood

King James BiblethroughSir Francis BaconilluminatesFraternity Of R.c. →
I. King James Bible & Sir Francis Bacon

SIR FRANCIS BACON allegedly concealed the key to the King James Bible in the Baconian headpiece, which later influenced the Shakespearian plays.

II. Sir Francis Bacon & Fraternity Of R.c.

Sir Francis Bacon is possibly a member of the Fraternity of R.C., as suggested by the references in The Anatomy of Melancholy

King James BiblethroughSir Francis BaconilluminatesJohann Valentin Andreæ →
I. King James Bible & Sir Francis Bacon

SIR FRANCIS BACON allegedly concealed the key to the King James Bible in the Baconian headpiece, which later influenced the Shakespearian plays.

II. Sir Francis Bacon & Johann Valentin Andreæ

There is a potential relationship between Johann Valentin Andreæ and Sir Francis Bacon, as Andreæ could have used Bacon's name as a pseudonym

King James BiblethroughSir Francis BaconilluminatesShakespeare →
I. King James Bible & Sir Francis Bacon

SIR FRANCIS BACON allegedly concealed the key to the King James Bible in the Baconian headpiece, which later influenced the Shakespearian plays.

II. Sir Francis Bacon & Shakespeare

Shakespeare is metaphorically compared to Bacon in the text

King James BiblethroughSir Francis BaconilluminatesHercules →
I. King James Bible & Sir Francis Bacon

SIR FRANCIS BACON allegedly concealed the key to the King James Bible in the Baconian headpiece, which later influenced the Shakespearian plays.

II. Sir Francis Bacon & Hercules

Bacon is metaphorically called the "philosophical Hercules" in the text

King James BiblethroughSir Francis BaconilluminatesKaramelia Prussiae →
I. King James Bible & Sir Francis Bacon

SIR FRANCIS BACON allegedly concealed the key to the King James Bible in the Baconian headpiece, which later influenced the Shakespearian plays.

II. Sir Francis Bacon & Karamelia Prussiae

Sir Francis Bacon's style of writing is similar to that of the Fama Fraternitatis, and certain statements in his New Atlantis point to an acquaintance with Rosicrucian ideas

King James BiblethroughSir Francis BaconilluminatesRosa Crucis →
I. King James Bible & Sir Francis Bacon

SIR FRANCIS BACON allegedly concealed the key to the King James Bible in the Baconian headpiece, which later influenced the Shakespearian plays.

II. Sir Francis Bacon & Rosa Crucis

Sir Francis Bacon's activities were associated with Rosa: Crucis

King James BiblethroughSir Francis BaconilluminatesLineage Of Thesseus →
I. King James Bible & Sir Francis Bacon

SIR FRANCIS BACON allegedly concealed the key to the King James Bible in the Baconian headpiece, which later influenced the Shakespearian plays.

II. Sir Francis Bacon & Lineage Of Thesseus

Both Theseus and Sir Francis Bacon have been associated with Rosicrucian ideas due to their symbolic and ideological representation