An Introduction to the Study of the Kabalah first came to light in 1910 by William Wynn Westcott (17 December 1848 - 30 July 1925) he was a Freemason, Theosophist, Ceremonial Magician, Coroner, Doctor of Medicine.and also the Supreme Magus (chief) of the S.R.I.A (Societas Rosicruciana in Anglia) also was one of the founders of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn.In his own words: "Students of literature, philosophy and religion who have any sympathy with the Occult Sciences may well pay some attention to the Kabalah of the Hebrew Rabbis of olden times; for whatever faith may be held by the enquirer he will gain not only knowledge, but also will broaden his views of life and destiny, by comparing other forms of religion with the faith and doctrines in which he has been nurtured, or which he has adopted after reaching full age and powers of discretion."