The characteristics of the ancient Eygptian Mystery System are also the foundation for the Yoruba Priesthood as it is found in many places in the world. The following are facts about that mystery system as they are expressed by George James in his book Stolen Legacy.

1. The ancient Egyptian Mystery system was the first system of salvation. The human body was a prison for the soul. The soul could be liberated from it's bodily impediments. Through disciplines of the Arts and Sciences, one could be elevated from mortal to god. Men must aspire to the "greater good" or "Summum Bonum".

2. It was a Secret Order and membership was gained by initiate and taking a pledge of secrecy. The teaching was graded and delivered orally to Neophytes. Initiates where forbidden to write what they learned for outside publication.

3. The Greeks were prohibited from entering the System for nearly 5000 years. However, as a result of the Persian invasion and later the invasion of Alexander the Great they were allowed to enter and be educated. (6th century to 322 B.C.) Alexander the Great plundered the Royal temples and his friend Aristotle converted the library into a research center.

4. Socrates copied the phrase "know thyself" from inscriptions on the outside of Egyptian temples. They were put there for neophytes to read as they entered.

5. Plato copied the 4 cardinal virtues (justice, wisdom, temperance and courage) from a list of 10 for the Egyptian Mystery System.

 

THE RELIGION OF THE YORUBA
By Lucas

Lucas says that the Yoruba people are probably descendants of the Tribe of Lamarudu who migrated out of the Upper Nile region inhabited by Kushite people. They migrated west and south to the west coast of the African continent. He substantiates this theory by a close analysis of language. This occurred well before the invasion of Egypt by the Persians and Alexander. Therefore, the religious traditions of the Yoruba would have the same type of direct root to Egyptian culture as many of the worlds other religions.