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	Dr. '''George Wyld''' (1821 - 1906) was a Scottish homeopathic physician, [[Spiritualism\|Spiritualist]] and [[Theosophist]]. He joined the [[Theosophical Society]] in 1879 and was the president of the [[London Lodge\|British Theosophical Society]] in London from early 1880 until August, 1882, when he resigned from the Society. In 1883 and 1884, he wrote several skeptical articles about [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky\|Mme. Blavatsky]] and the [[Masters of Wisdom]] in the London Spiritualist journal [[Light (periodical)\|Light]].		Dr. '''George Wyld''' (1821 - 1906) was a Scottish homeopathic physician, [[Spiritualism\|Spiritualist]] and [[Theosophist]]. He joined the [[Theosophical Society]] in 1879 and was the president of the [[London Lodge\|British Theosophical Society]] in London from early 1880 until August, 1882, when he resigned from the Society. In 1883 and 1884, he wrote several skeptical articles about [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky\|Mme. Blavatsky]] and the [[Masters of Wisdom]] in the London Spiritualist journal [[Light (periodical)\|Light]].

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	Dr. Wyld was present at the first meeting of the [[London Lodge#British Theosophical Society\|British Theosophical Society]], held on [[June 27]], 1878, at 38, Great Russell St., London.		Dr. Wyld was present at the first meeting of the [[London Lodge#British Theosophical Society\|British Theosophical Society]], held on [[June 27]], 1878, at 38, Great Russell St., London.

	Early in 1879 he met [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky\|H. P. Blavatsky]] and [[Henry Steel Olcott\|H. S. Olcott]], when they were in London on their way to India. The meeting took place at a dinner party at the [[Harry J. Billing\|Billings]]' home. He was not very impressed with Mme. Blavatsky, but "her undoubtedly mediumnistic powers, her striking personality, her cleverness and humor, and her evidently kindly instincts" caught his interest, and he joined the [[Theosophical Society]].<ref>George Wyld, ''Notes on My Life'' (London: Kegan, Paul, Trench, Trubner & Company, 1903), 72.</ref>		Early in 1879 he met [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky\|H. P. Blavatsky]] and [[Henry Steel Olcott\|H. S. Olcott]], when they were in London on their way to India. The meeting took place at a dinner party at the [[Harry J. Billing\|Billings]]' home. He was not very impressed with Mme. Blavatsky, but "her undoubtedly mediumnistic powers, her striking personality, her cleverness and humor, and her evidently kindly instincts" caught his interest, and he joined the [[Theosophical Society]].<ref>George Wyld, ''Notes on My Life'' (London: Kegan, Paul, Trench, Trubner & Company, 1903), 72.</ref>

	Early in 1880 he was elected President of the British Branch of the Society and was a member of the [[General Council of the Theosophical Society]].<ref>"The Theosophical Society," ''The Theosophist'' 1.8 (May, 1880), 214.</ref> However, Blavatsky's methods of teaching and training, her lack of social refinement, her "irreverence" in relation to [[Christianity]], and her denial of the existence of an anthropomorphic [[God]], led him to resign from this position in August, 1882. He nevertheless stayed in the Society and on [[January 7]], 1883, was elected Vice-President of the Branch along with [[Edward Maitland]].		Early in 1880 he was elected President of the British Branch of the Society and was a member of the [[General Council of the Theosophical Society]].<ref>"The Theosophical Society," ''The Theosophist'' 1.8 (May, 1880), 214.</ref> However, Blavatsky's methods of teaching and training, her lack of social refinement, her "irreverence" in relation to [[Christianity]], and her denial of the existence of an anthropomorphic [[God]], led him to resign from this position in August, 1882. He nevertheless stayed in the Society and on [[January 7]], 1883, was elected Vice-President of the Branch along with [[Edward Maitland]].

	He eventually resigned from the Society but did not abandoned [[theosophy]] altogether. He blended the Theosophical teachings that appealed to him with his "intense belief in the life, teachings and work of Jesus Christ" and produced his Christo-Theosophy.<ref>George Wyld, ''Notes on My Life'' (London: Kegan, Paul, Trench, Trubner & Company, 1903), 74.</ref>		He eventually resigned from the Society but did not abandoned [[theosophy]] altogether. He blended the Theosophical teachings that appealed to him with his "intense belief in the life, teachings and work of Jesus Christ," and produced his Christo-Theosophy.<ref>George Wyld, ''Notes on My Life'' (London: Kegan, Paul, Trench, Trubner & Company, 1903), 74.</ref>

	== Writings ==		== Writings ==

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	== Biographical information ==		== Biographical information ==
	George Wyld was born at Bonnington Banks, near Edinburgh, on [[March 17]], 1821. As a teenager he ~~studied~~ studied Greek, Latin, and science. When twenty years old he moved to London. In 1844 he joined the Phrenological Society and later studied medicine, eventually becoming an M.D. in 1851. He also became a Homeopathic physician practicing this discipline for about 25 years. He published a book on the subject, generating a negative reaction from regular physicians. In 1876 he became the Acting President of the British Homeopathic Society, greatly contributing to the recognition of this branch of medicine. He was also interested in [[Spiritualism]] and [[Mesmerism]].<ref>Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, ''Collected Writings'' vol. III (Wheaton, IL: Theosophical Publishing House, 1995), 538.</ref>		George Wyld was born at Bonnington Banks, near Edinburgh, on [[March 17]], 1821. As a teenager he studied Greek, Latin, and science. When twenty years old he moved to London. In 1844 he joined the Phrenological Society and later studied medicine, eventually becoming an M.D. in 1851. He also became a Homeopathic physician, practicing this discipline for about 25 years. He published a book on the subject, generating a negative reaction from regular physicians. In 1876 he became the Acting President of the British Homeopathic Society, greatly contributing to the recognition of this branch of medicine. He was also interested in [[Spiritualism]] and [[Mesmerism]].<ref>Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, ''Collected Writings'' vol. III (Wheaton, IL: Theosophical Publishing House, 1995), 538.</ref>

	~~Since~~ 1878 ~~and~~ for about five or six years he became involved with the [[Theosophical Society]]. In 1882 he joined the "Christo-Philosophical Society" and later became a ~~founder~~ member of the [[Society for Psychical Research]]. He continued his career as a "Christian Theosophist", independently from the Theosophical Society.		From 1878, for about five or six years, he became involved with the [[Theosophical Society]]. In 1882 he joined the "Christo-Philosophical Society" and later became a founding member of the [[Society for Psychical Research]]. He continued his career as a "Christian Theosophist", independently from the Theosophical Society.

	Dr. George Wyld died in 1906.		Dr. George Wyld died in 1906.

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	Dr. '''George Wyld''' (1821 - 1906) was a Scottish physician, [[Spiritualism\|Spiritualist]] and [[Theosophist]]. He joined the [[Theosophical Society]] in 1879 and was the president of the [[London Lodge\|British Theosophical Society]] in London from early 1880 until August, 1882, when he resigned from the Society. In 1883 and 1884, he wrote several skeptical articles about [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky\|Mme. Blavatsky]] and the [[Masters of Wisdom]] in the London Spiritualist journal [[Light (periodical)\|Light]].		[[File:George Wyld.png\|right\|160px\|thumb\|Dr. George Wyld]]
			Dr. '''George Wyld''' (1821 - 1906) was a Scottish homeopathic physician, [[Spiritualism\|Spiritualist]] and [[Theosophist]]. He joined the [[Theosophical Society]] in 1879 and was the president of the [[London Lodge\|British Theosophical Society]] in London from early 1880 until August, 1882, when he resigned from the Society. In 1883 and 1884, he wrote several skeptical articles about [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky\|Mme. Blavatsky]] and the [[Masters of Wisdom]] in the London Spiritualist journal [[Light (periodical)\|Light]].

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	== Writings ==		== Writings ==
			Dr. Wyld wrote on medical and Theosophical topics.
			*[https://archive.org/details/b2227408x ''Homoeopathy'']. 1853.
			*[https://archive.org/details/b21309000 ''Diseases of the Heart and Lungs: Their Physical Diagnosis, and Homeopathic and Hygienic Treatment'']. 1860.
			*[https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/100517729 ''Theosophy and the Higher Life; Or, Spiritual Dynamics and the Divine and Miraculous Man'']. 1880.
			*[https://archive.org/details/christotheosophy00wyldiala ''Theosophy: Or Spiritual Dynamics and the Divine and Miraculous Man'']. 1895.
			*[https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/011590839 ''Notes of My Life'']. 1903.

	==~~Online~~ resources==		== Additional resources ==
	~~===Articles===~~
	*[http://www.blavatskyarchives.com/wyld.htm# George Wyld on Madame Blavatsky] published by Blavatsky Study Center		* [http://www.blavatskyarchives.com/wyld.htm# George Wyld on Madame Blavatsky] published by Blavatsky Study Center
	*[http://www.blavatskyarchives.com/wyldmbahts.htm# Madame Blavatsky and Her "Theosophical" Society] published by Blavatsky Study Center		* [http://www.blavatskyarchives.com/wyldmbahts.htm# Madame Blavatsky and Her "Theosophical" Society] published by Blavatsky Study Center
	*[http://www.theosophical.org/henry-s-olcott/his-work-for-the-society/1826# Becoming a Theosophist] by Henry S. Olcott and George Wyld		* [http://www.theosophical.org/henry-s-olcott/his-work-for-the-society/1826# Becoming a Theosophist] by Henry S. Olcott and George Wyld
	*[http://sueyounghistories.com/archives/2008/10/09/george-wyld-1821-1906/ George Wyld 1821 – 1906] by Sue Young		* [http://sueyounghistories.com/archives/2008/10/09/george-wyld-1821-1906/ George Wyld 1821 – 1906] by Sue Young

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	Early in 1879 he met [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky\|H. P. Blavatsky]] and [[Henry Steel Olcott\|H. S. Olcott]], when they were in London on their way to India. The meeting took place at a dinner party at the [[Harry J. Billing\|Billings]]' home. He was not very impressed with Mme. Blavatsky, but "her undoubtedly mediumnistic powers, her striking personality, her cleverness and humor, and her evidently kindly instincts" caught his interest, and he joined the [[Theosophical Society]].<ref>George Wyld, ''Notes on my Life'' (London: Kegan, Paul, Trench, Trubner & Company, 1903), 72.</ref>		Early in 1879 he met [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky\|H. P. Blavatsky]] and [[Henry Steel Olcott\|H. S. Olcott]], when they were in London on their way to India. The meeting took place at a dinner party at the [[Harry J. Billing\|Billings]]' home. He was not very impressed with Mme. Blavatsky, but "her undoubtedly mediumnistic powers, her striking personality, her cleverness and humor, and her evidently kindly instincts" caught his interest, and he joined the [[Theosophical Society]].<ref>George Wyld, ''Notes on my Life'' (London: Kegan, Paul, Trench, Trubner & Company, 1903), 72.</ref>

	Early in 1880 he was elected President of the British Branch of the Society. However, Blavatsky's methods of teaching and training, her lack of social refinement, her "irreverence" in relation to [[Christianity]], and her denial of the existence of an anthropomorphic [[God]], led him to resign from this position in August, 1882. He nevertheless stayed in the Society and on [[January 7]], 1883, was elected Vice-President of the Branch along with [[Edward Maitland]].		Early in 1880 he was elected President of the British Branch of the Society and was a member of the [[General Council of the Theosophical Society]].<ref>"The Theosophical Society," ''The Theosophist'' 1.8 (May, 1880), 214.</ref> However, Blavatsky's methods of teaching and training, her lack of social refinement, her "irreverence" in relation to [[Christianity]], and her denial of the existence of an anthropomorphic [[God]], led him to resign from this position in August, 1882. He nevertheless stayed in the Society and on [[January 7]], 1883, was elected Vice-President of the Branch along with [[Edward Maitland]].

	He eventually resigned from the Society but did not abandoned [[theosophy]] altogether. He blended the Theosophical teachings that appealed to him with his "intense belief in the life, teachings and work of Jesus Christ" and produced his Christo-Theosophy.<ref>George Wyld, ''Notes on my Life'' (London: Kegan, Paul, Trench, Trubner & Company, 1903), 74.</ref>		He eventually resigned from the Society but did not abandoned [[theosophy]] altogether. He blended the Theosophical teachings that appealed to him with his "intense belief in the life, teachings and work of Jesus Christ" and produced his Christo-Theosophy.<ref>George Wyld, ''Notes on my Life'' (London: Kegan, Paul, Trench, Trubner & Company, 1903), 74.</ref>

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	Dr. '''George Wyld''' (1821 - 1906) was a Scottish physician, [[Spiritualism\|Spiritualist]] and [[Theosophist]]. He joined the [[Theosophical Society]] in 1879 and was the president of the [[London Lodge\|British Theosophical Society]] in London from early 1880 until August, 1882, when he resigned from the Society. In 1883 and 1884, he wrote several skeptical articles about [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky\|Mme. Blavatsky]] and the [[Masters of Wisdom]] in the London Spiritualist journal [[Light (periodical)\|Light]].		Dr. '''George Wyld''' (1821 - 1906) was a Scottish physician, [[Spiritualism\|Spiritualist]] and [[Theosophist]]. He joined the [[Theosophical Society]] in 1879 and was the president of the [[London Lodge\|British Theosophical Society]] in London from early 1880 until August, 1882, when he resigned from the Society. In 1883 and 1884, he wrote several skeptical articles about [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky\|Mme. Blavatsky]] and the [[Masters of Wisdom]] in the London Spiritualist journal [[Light (periodical)\|Light]].

	== Biographical ~~data~~ ==		== Biographical information ==
	George Wyld was born at Bonnington Banks, near Edinburgh, on [[March 17]], 1821. As a teenager he studied studied Greek, Latin, and science. When twenty years old he moved to London. In 1844 he joined the Phrenological Society and later studied medicine, eventually becoming an M.D. in 1851. He also became a Homeopathic physician practicing this discipline for about 25 years. He published a book on the subject, generating a negative reaction from regular physicians. In 1876 he became the Acting President of the British Homeopathic Society, greatly contributing to the recognition of this branch of medicine. He was also interested in [[Spiritualism]] and [[Mesmerism]].<ref>Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, ''Collected Writings'' vol. III (Wheaton, IL: Theosophical Publishing House, 1995), 538.</ref>		George Wyld was born at Bonnington Banks, near Edinburgh, on [[March 17]], 1821. As a teenager he studied studied Greek, Latin, and science. When twenty years old he moved to London. In 1844 he joined the Phrenological Society and later studied medicine, eventually becoming an M.D. in 1851. He also became a Homeopathic physician practicing this discipline for about 25 years. He published a book on the subject, generating a negative reaction from regular physicians. In 1876 he became the Acting President of the British Homeopathic Society, greatly contributing to the recognition of this branch of medicine. He was also interested in [[Spiritualism]] and [[Mesmerism]].<ref>Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, ''Collected Writings'' vol. III (Wheaton, IL: Theosophical Publishing House, 1995), 538.</ref>

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	Dr. '''George Wyld''' (1821 - 1906) was a Scottish physician, [[Spiritualism\|Spiritualist]] and [[Theosophist]]. He joined the [[Theosophical Society]] in 1879 and was the president of the [[London Lodge\|British Theosophical Society]] in London from early 1880 until August, 1882, when he resigned from the Society. In 1883 and 1884, he wrote several skeptical articles about [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky\|Mme. Blavatsky]] and the [[Masters of Wisdom]] in the London Spiritualist journal [[Light (periodical)\|Light]].		Dr. '''George Wyld''' (1821 - 1906) was a Scottish physician, [[Spiritualism\|Spiritualist]] and [[Theosophist]]. He joined the [[Theosophical Society]] in 1879 and was the president of the [[London Lodge\|British Theosophical Society]] in London from early 1880 until August, 1882, when he resigned from the Society. In 1883 and 1884, he wrote several skeptical articles about [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky\|Mme. Blavatsky]] and the [[Masters of Wisdom]] in the London Spiritualist journal [[Light (periodical)\|Light]].

	== Biographical data ==		== Biographical data ==
	George Wyld was born at Bonnington Banks, near Edinburgh, on [[March 17]], 1821. As a teenager he studied studied Greek, Latin, and science. When twenty years old he moved to London. In 1844 he joined the Phrenological Society and later studied medicine, eventually becoming an M.D. in 1851. He also became a Homeopathic physician practicing this discipline for about 25 years. He published a book on the subject, generating a negative reaction from regular physicians. In ~~1976~~ he became the Acting President of the British Homeopathic Society, greatly contributing to the recognition of this branch of medicine. He was also ~~became involved with~~ [[Spiritualism]] and [[Mesmerism]].<ref>Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, ''Collected Writings'' vol. III (Wheaton, IL: Theosophical Publishing House, 1995), 538.</ref>		George Wyld was born at Bonnington Banks, near Edinburgh, on [[March 17]], 1821. As a teenager he studied studied Greek, Latin, and science. When twenty years old he moved to London. In 1844 he joined the Phrenological Society and later studied medicine, eventually becoming an M.D. in 1851. He also became a Homeopathic physician practicing this discipline for about 25 years. He published a book on the subject, generating a negative reaction from regular physicians. In 1876 he became the Acting President of the British Homeopathic Society, greatly contributing to the recognition of this branch of medicine. He was also interested in [[Spiritualism]] and [[Mesmerism]].<ref>Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, ''Collected Writings'' vol. III (Wheaton, IL: Theosophical Publishing House, 1995), 538.</ref>

			Since 1878 and for about five or six years he became involved with the [[Theosophical Society]]. In 1882 he joined the "Christo-Philosophical Society" and later became a founder member of the [[Society for Psychical Research]]. He continued his career as a "Christian Theosophist", independently from the Theosophical Society.

			Dr. George Wyld died in 1906.

	== Theosophical involvement ==		== Theosophical involvement ==
			Dr. Wyld was present at the first meeting of the [[London Lodge#British Theosophical Society\|British Theosophical Society]], held on [[June 27]], 1878, at 38, Great Russell St., London.

			Early in 1879 he met [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky\|H. P. Blavatsky]] and [[Henry Steel Olcott\|H. S. Olcott]], when they were in London on their way to India. The meeting took place at a dinner party at the [[Harry J. Billing\|Billings]]' home. He was not very impressed with Mme. Blavatsky, but "her undoubtedly mediumnistic powers, her striking personality, her cleverness and humor, and her evidently kindly instincts" caught his interest, and he joined the [[Theosophical Society]].<ref>George Wyld, ''Notes on my Life'' (London: Kegan, Paul, Trench, Trubner & Company, 1903), 72.</ref>

			Early in 1880 he was elected President of the British Branch of the Society. However, Blavatsky's methods of teaching and training, her lack of social refinement, her "irreverence" in relation to [[Christianity]], and her denial of the existence of an anthropomorphic [[God]], led him to resign from this position in August, 1882. He nevertheless stayed in the Society and on [[January 7]], 1883, was elected Vice-President of the Branch along with [[Edward Maitland]].

			He eventually resigned from the Society but did not abandoned [[theosophy]] altogether. He blended the Theosophical teachings that appealed to him with his "intense belief in the life, teachings and work of Jesus Christ" and produced his Christo-Theosophy.<ref>George Wyld, ''Notes on my Life'' (London: Kegan, Paul, Trench, Trubner & Company, 1903), 74.</ref>

			== Writings ==

	==Online resources==		==Online resources==

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	Dr. '''George Wyld''' (1821-1906) was a Scottish physician, [[Spiritualism\|Spiritualist]] and [[Theosophist]]. He joined the [[Theosophical Society]] in 1879 and was the president of the [[London Lodge\|British Theosophical Society]] in London until August, 1882, when he resigned from the Society. In 1883 and 1884, he wrote several skeptical articles about [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky\|Mme. Blavatsky]] and the [[Masters of Wisdom]] in the London Spiritualist journal [[Light (periodical)\|Light]].		Dr. '''George Wyld''' (1821 - 1906) was a Scottish physician, [[Spiritualism\|Spiritualist]] and [[Theosophist]]. He joined the [[Theosophical Society]] in 1879 and was the president of the [[London Lodge\|British Theosophical Society]] in London from early 1880 until August, 1882, when he resigned from the Society. In 1883 and 1884, he wrote several skeptical articles about [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky\|Mme. Blavatsky]] and the [[Masters of Wisdom]] in the London Spiritualist journal [[Light (periodical)\|Light]].

			== Biographical data ==
			George Wyld was born at Bonnington Banks, near Edinburgh, on [[March 17]], 1821. As a teenager he studied studied Greek, Latin, and science. When twenty years old he moved to London. In 1844 he joined the Phrenological Society and later studied medicine, eventually becoming an M.D. in 1851. He also became a Homeopathic physician practicing this discipline for about 25 years. He published a book on the subject, generating a negative reaction from regular physicians. In 1976 he became the Acting President of the British Homeopathic Society, greatly contributing to the recognition of this branch of medicine. He was also became involved with [[Spiritualism]] and [[Mesmerism]].<ref>Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, ''Collected Writings'' vol. III (Wheaton, IL: Theosophical Publishing House, 1995), 538.</ref>

			== Theosophical involvement ==

	==Online resources==		==Online resources==
			===Articles===
	*[http://www.blavatskyarchives.com/wyld.htm# George Wyld on Madame Blavatsky] published by Blavatsky Study Center		*[http://www.blavatskyarchives.com/wyld.htm# George Wyld on Madame Blavatsky] published by Blavatsky Study Center
	*[http://www.blavatskyarchives.com/wyldmbahts.htm# Madame Blavatsky and Her "Theosophical" Society] published by Blavatsky Study Center		*[http://www.blavatskyarchives.com/wyldmbahts.htm# Madame Blavatsky and Her "Theosophical" Society] published by Blavatsky Study Center
	*[http://www.theosophical.org/henry-s-olcott/his-work-for-the-society/1826# Becoming a Theosophist] by Henry S. Olcott and George Wyld		*[http://www.theosophical.org/henry-s-olcott/his-work-for-the-society/1826# Becoming a Theosophist] by Henry S. Olcott and George Wyld
			*[http://sueyounghistories.com/archives/2008/10/09/george-wyld-1821-1906/ George Wyld 1821 – 1906] by Sue Young

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	Dr. Wyld was present at the first meeting of the [[London Lodge#British Theosophical Society\|British Theosophical Society]], held on [[June 27]], 1878, at 38, Great Russell St., London.		Dr. Wyld was present at the first meeting of the [[London Lodge#British Theosophical Society\|British Theosophical Society]], held on [[June 27]], 1878, at 38, Great Russell St., London.

	Early in 1879 he met [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky\|H. P. Blavatsky]] and [[Henry Steel Olcott\|H. S. Olcott]], when they were in London on their way to India. The meeting took place at a dinner party at the [[Harry J. Billing\|Billings]]' home. He was not very impressed with Mme. Blavatsky, but "her undoubtedly mediumnistic powers, her striking personality, her cleverness and humor, and her evidently kindly instincts" caught his interest, and he joined the [[Theosophical Society]].<ref>George Wyld, ''Notes on my Life'' (London: Kegan, Paul, Trench, Trubner & Company, 1903), 72.</ref>		Early in 1879 he met [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky\|H. P. Blavatsky]] and [[Henry Steel Olcott\|H. S. Olcott]], when they were in London on their way to India. The meeting took place at a dinner party at the [[Harry J. Billing\|Billings]]' home. He was not very impressed with Mme. Blavatsky, but "her undoubtedly mediumnistic powers, her striking personality, her cleverness and humor, and her evidently kindly instincts" caught his interest, and he joined the [[Theosophical Society]].<ref>George Wyld, ''Notes on My Life'' (London: Kegan, Paul, Trench, Trubner & Company, 1903), 72.</ref>

	Early in 1880 he was elected President of the British Branch of the Society and was a member of the [[General Council of the Theosophical Society]].<ref>"The Theosophical Society," ''The Theosophist'' 1.8 (May, 1880), 214.</ref> However, Blavatsky's methods of teaching and training, her lack of social refinement, her "irreverence" in relation to [[Christianity]], and her denial of the existence of an anthropomorphic [[God]], led him to resign from this position in August, 1882. He nevertheless stayed in the Society and on [[January 7]], 1883, was elected Vice-President of the Branch along with [[Edward Maitland]].		Early in 1880 he was elected President of the British Branch of the Society and was a member of the [[General Council of the Theosophical Society]].<ref>"The Theosophical Society," ''The Theosophist'' 1.8 (May, 1880), 214.</ref> However, Blavatsky's methods of teaching and training, her lack of social refinement, her "irreverence" in relation to [[Christianity]], and her denial of the existence of an anthropomorphic [[God]], led him to resign from this position in August, 1882. He nevertheless stayed in the Society and on [[January 7]], 1883, was elected Vice-President of the Branch along with [[Edward Maitland]].

	He eventually resigned from the Society but did not abandoned [[theosophy]] altogether. He blended the Theosophical teachings that appealed to him with his "intense belief in the life, teachings and work of Jesus Christ" and produced his Christo-Theosophy.<ref>George Wyld, ''Notes on my Life'' (London: Kegan, Paul, Trench, Trubner & Company, 1903), 74.</ref>		He eventually resigned from the Society but did not abandoned [[theosophy]] altogether. He blended the Theosophical teachings that appealed to him with his "intense belief in the life, teachings and work of Jesus Christ" and produced his Christo-Theosophy.<ref>George Wyld, ''Notes on My Life'' (London: Kegan, Paul, Trench, Trubner & Company, 1903), 74.</ref>

	== Writings ==		== Writings ==
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	*[https://archive.org/details/b2227408x ''Homoeopathy'']. 1853.		*[https://archive.org/details/b2227408x ''Homoeopathy'']. 1853.
	*[https://archive.org/details/b21309000 ''Diseases of the Heart and Lungs: Their Physical Diagnosis, and Homeopathic and Hygienic Treatment'']. 1860.		*[https://archive.org/details/b21309000 ''Diseases of the Heart and Lungs: Their Physical Diagnosis, and Homeopathic and Hygienic Treatment'']. 1860.
	*[https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/100517729 ''Theosophy and the Higher Life; Or, Spiritual Dynamics and the Divine and Miraculous Man'']. 1880.		*[https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/100517729 ''Theosophy and the Higher Life; Or, Spiritual Dynamics and the Divine and Miraculous Man'']. 1880.
	*[https://archive.org/details/christotheosophy00wyldiala ''Theosophy: Or Spiritual Dynamics and the Divine and Miraculous Man'']. 1895.		*[https://archive.org/details/christotheosophy00wyldiala ''Theosophy: Or Spiritual Dynamics and the Divine and Miraculous Man'']. 1895. Also called ''Christo-Theosophy and the Higher Life; Or, Spiritual Dynamics and the Divine and Miraculous Man''.
	*[https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/011590839 ''Notes of My Life'']. 1903.		*[https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/011590839 ''Notes of My Life'']. London: Kegan Paul, 1903.

	== Additional resources ==		== Additional resources ==

	* [http://www.blavatskyarchives.com/wyld.htm# George Wyld on Madame Blavatsky] published by Blavatsky Study Center		* [http://www.blavatskyarchives.com/wyld.htm# George Wyld on Madame Blavatsky] published by Blavatsky Study Center.
	* [http://www.blavatskyarchives.com/wyldmbahts.htm# Madame Blavatsky and Her "Theosophical" Society] published by Blavatsky Study Center		* [http://www.blavatskyarchives.com/wyldmbahts.htm# Madame Blavatsky and Her "Theosophical" Society] published by Blavatsky Study Center.
	* [http://www.theosophical.org/henry-s-olcott/his-work-for-the-society/1826# Becoming a Theosophist] by Henry S. Olcott and George Wyld		* [http://www.theosophical.org/henry-s-olcott/his-work-for-the-society/1826# Becoming a Theosophist] by Henry S. Olcott and George Wyld.
	* [http://sueyounghistories.com/archives/2008/10/09/george-wyld-1821-1906/ George Wyld 1821 – 1906] by Sue Young		* [http://sueyounghistories.com/archives/2008/10/09/george-wyld-1821-1906/ George Wyld 1821 – 1906] by Sue Young.

	== Notes ==		== Notes ==
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	[[Category:Physicians\|Wyld, George]]		[[Category:Physicians\|Wyld, George]]
	[[Category:Writers\|Wyld, George]]		[[Category:Writers\|Wyld, George]]
			[[Category:Christians\|Wyld, George]]
	[[Category:Spiritualists\|Wyld, George]]		[[Category:Spiritualists\|Wyld, George]]
	[[Category:People\|Wyld, George]]		[[Category:People\|Wyld, George]]