If we accept for the moment this origin of the reformed order, it will follow that if the occult doctrines of Eliphas Levi have been seriously misunderstood or grossly defamed by the witnesses, the diabolical or Luciferian connection of Palladism does not wear the complexion which has been ascribed to it.

It is represented as: (a) outwardly Masonic, and (b) actually theurgic.

(c) It is Manichaean in doctrine.

(d) It regards Lucifer as an eternal principle co-existent, but in a hostile sense, with Adonai.

(e) It holds that the beneficent deity is Lucifer, while Adonai is malevolent; (f) Certain sections of Palladists, however, recognise that Lucifer is identical with Satan, and is the evil principle.