Title: The Lost Light: An Interpretation of Ancient Scriptures
Author: Alvin Boyd Kuhn, Ph.D.
Publisher: The Academy Press, Elizabeth, New Jersey
Year Printed: Originally published in 1940
 
The Lost Light by Alvin Boyd Kuhn is a bold and controversial exploration of ancient religious texts, myths, and symbols. Kuhn proposes that much of what is regarded as literal religious history is actually allegorical—symbolic narratives meant to convey deep spiritual truths. Drawing from Egyptian, Greek, Christian, and Eastern traditions, Kuhn decodes the metaphorical language of ancient scriptures to reveal what he believes is a universal spiritual science that was lost or obscured over time.
 
This work is part of Kuhn’s larger effort to revive what he called “The Ancient Wisdom”—a philosophical and esoteric interpretation of religion aimed at restoring the original inner meanings buried beneath dogma and mistranslation. The book appeals to readers interested in comparative religion, metaphysics, and the roots of spiritual traditions.