Download or read book Symbols of Freemasonry written by Daniel Beresniak and published by Assouline. This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Book includes many full page color illustrations and explanations of the important Masonic symbols. Some of the symbols identified include Builder's tools, three columns, rose, double headed eagle and more.
Download or read book The Symbolism of Freemasonry written by Albert G. Mackey and published by Blurb. This book was released on 1882 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A legend differs from an historical narrative only in this-that it is without documentary evidence of authenticity. It is the offspring solely of tradition. Its details may be true in part or in whole. There may be no internal evidence to the contrary, or there may be internal evidence that they are altogether false. But neither the possibility of truth in the one case, nor the certainty of falsehood in the other, can remove the traditional narrative from the class of legends. It is a legend simply because it rests on no written foundation. It is oral, and therefore legendary.
Download or read book The Symbolism of Freemasonry Illustrated written by Albert G. Mackey and published by . This book was released on 2019-10-23 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The true Mason takes full responsibility for the condition of his character and ever strives for its perfection." ― William Howard Taft - A Classic - Includes the Original Illustrations
Download or read book Masonic and Occult Symbols Illustrated written by Cathy Burns and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 543 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the most fascinating and in-depth meanings behind the symbols used by the Masons, occultists, witches, New Agers, Satanists, and others. This book uncovers the hidden meanings behind the symbols that we see around us every day. In this well-documented book you will see hundreds of illustrations along with their explanations. You will find many organizational logos, hand signals, tarot cards, zodiac signs, talismans, amulets, and humanist symbols, as well as the meaning of the peace symbol, hexagram, pentagram, yin/yang, circle, all-seeing eye, caduceus, oroborus, ankh, triskele, and the triangle. Also revealed in this book are numerous Masonic and Eastern Star symbols such as the clasped hands, point within a circle, broken column, gavel, obelisk, pomegranate, and the cornucopia. Jeremiah 10:2-3 warns: "Learn not the way of the heathen, and be not dismayed at the signs of heaven;...for the customs of the people are vain."
Download or read book The Symbolism of Freemasonry written by Albert Gallatin Mackey and published by . This book was released on 1869 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Symbolism of Freemasonry written by Albert Gallatin Mackey and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-09-15 with total page 460 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Symbolism of Freemasonry" (Illustrating and Explaining Its Science and Philosophy, Its Legends, Myths and Symbols) by Albert Gallatin Mackey. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
Download or read book The Symbolism Of Freemasonry Illustrated written by Albert Mackey and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2020-08-22 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To study the symbolism of Masonry is the only way to investigate its philosophy. This is the portal of its temple, through which alone we can gain access to the sacellum where its aporrheta are concealed. Its philosophy is engaged in the consideration of propositions relating to God and man, to the present and the future life. Its science is the symbolism by which these propositions are presented to the mind. The work now offered to the public is an effort to develop and explain this philosophy and science. It will show that there are in Freemasonry the germs of profound speculation. If it does not interest the learned, it may instruct the ignorant. If so, I shall not regret the labor and research that have been bestowed upon its composition.
Download or read book The Secret History of Freemasonry written by Jeremy Harwood and published by Hermes House. This book was released on 2013-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Freemasonry is part of a long tradition of Western mysticism, steeped in a long-standing and eclectic mixture of historical fact and legend. Much of the ritual and symbolism prevalent in Freemasonry has developed over many centuries and relies heavily on notions inherited from the customs and practices of medieval stonemasons. Members are still taught its precepts using ritual dramas that follow ancient forms and use stonemasons' tools as allegorical guides.This absorbing and informative book provides an account of the history and legends of the Freemasons, from its links with the Knights Templar, its explorations into alchemy and the hermetic tradition, through the age of Enlightenment and the founding fathers of the USA, to the Victorians and up to the present day.
Download or read book The Symbolism of Freemasonry written by Albert G. Mackey, and published by . This book was released on 2015-09-15 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Freemasonry is a science of symbols, in which, by their proper study, a search is instituted after truth, that truth consisting in the knowledge of the divine and human nature of God and the human Soul." -Albert G. Mackey "Freemasonry is a science. The great principles it unfolds are beautifully clothed in allegories and symbols, and the true student of its sublime doctrines, who will submit to their influences, cannot miss a noble life. Few, however, comparatively, of the fraternity, deeply investigate the internal character of Masonry. They are content with a slight knowledge of the more routine of labor - the beautiful ceremonial of a virtuous craftsman - and pause not to read the sublime truths deeply hidden beneath the drapery of rites and ceremonies. They are content to know that the science they profess teaches the great doctrines of the unity of God and the immortality of the soul, but have little appreciation of the exquisitely beautiful and graduated links in the chain of evidence and demonstration. The book before us is invaluable as a guide and teacher. It unlocks the deep recesses of Masonic mystery, and ably simplifies it's most difficult and obscure symbols. "It contains thirty one chapters, and a very elaborate synoptical index, which greatly enhances the utility and value of the work. While every chapter furnishes evidence of great research and ability, that on the 'symbolism of labor' we consider the gem of the book. It is a beautiful production, and reflects honor upon the writer. The book, of course, commends itself to the brotherhood, but we have no hesitation in recommending it to every household, and to every young man in the land. It is a gallery of ancient pictures whose excellencies grow upon the student with every moment devoted to them." -The XIX Century, Volume 1, 1869 Contents. Preliminary The Noachidae The Primitive Freemasonry of Antiquity The Spurious Freemasonry of Antiquity The Ancient Mysteries The Dionysiac Artificers The Union of Speculative and Operative Masonry at the Temple of Solomon The Travelling Freemasons of the Middle Ages Disseverance of the Operative Element The System of Symbolic Instruction The Speculative Science and the Operative Art The Symbolism of Solomon's Temple The Form of the Lodge The Officers of a Lodge The Point within a Circle The Covering of the Lodge Ritualistic Symbolism The Rite of Discalceation The Rite of Investiture The Symbolism of the Gloves The Rite of Circumambulation The Rite of Intrusting, and the Symbolism of Light Symbolism of the Corner-stone The Ineffable Name The Legends of Freemasonry The Legend of the Winding Stairs The Legend of the Third Degree The Sprig of Acacia The Symbolism of Labor The Stone of Foundation The Lost Word Synoptical Index
Download or read book The Symbolism of Freemasonry written by Albert Gallatin Mackey and published by . This book was released on 2014-01 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Albert Mackey's revered works on Masonic history, law and symbolism are considered the classics of the 1800's. In this work, Albert Mackey explains the various symbols used in Masonic teaching and provides indispensable Masonic education to all students of Freemasonry. This work should be considered required reading for all Freemasons. Photographic reproduction of the 1869 edition.
Download or read book The Symbolism of Freemasonry written by Albert Mackey and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-12-14 with total page 510 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To study the symbolism of Masonry is the only way to investigate its philosophy. This is the portal of its temple, through which alone we can gain access to the sacellum where its aporrheta are concealed. Its philosophy is engaged in the consideration of propositions relating to God and man, to the present and the future life. Its science is the symbolism by which these propositions are presented to the mind. The work now offered to the public is an effort to develop and explain this philosophy and science. It will show that there are in Freemasonry the germs of profound speculation. If it does not interest the learned, it may instruct the ignorant. If so, I shall not regret the labor and research that have been bestowed upon its composition. Albert G. Mackey, M.D. Charleston, S.C., Feb. 22, 1869
Download or read book The Symbolism of Freemasonry written by Albert Gallatin Mackey and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-09-15 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Albert Mackey was a prolific author about Freemasonry and an American doctor. Mackey's Symbolism of Freemasonry: Its Science, Philosophy, Legends, Myths, and Symbols is one of Mackey's works that has been revised and updated by editor Robert Ingham Clegg. In the book's preface, Clegg outlines that the only way to fully grasp Freemasonry is through careful study of the legends, myths, and symbols of the organization. The purpose of this book is thus to provide the reader with a detailed exploration of Freemasonry through an examination of its important symbols. The book is composed of thirty-two chapters, each of which examines various legends and myths of Freemasonry. Specific topics discussed include the primitive origins of Freemasonry, the symbolism of Solomon's temple, the rite of discalceation, the legends of Freemasonry, the stone of foundation, and many more. The book concludes with a detailed index, making this text useful as a reference guide. Mackey's Symbolism of Freemasonry is intended for a Freemasonry neophyte. The book is designed as an introduction to this sometimes mysterious fraternal organization with medieval roots. The author's approach of examining symbols and legends as a means to understanding Freemasonry is an appropriate choice and will serve to greatly expand the reader's knowledge. The prose is easy to follow, making this nearly 400-page collection a relatively simple read. If you are at all interested in Freemasonry, Mackey's Symbolism of Freemasonry is a great place to start. Informative, illuminating, and entertaining, this book is recommended to all inquisitive minds. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book The Symbolism of Freemasonry written by Albert Gallatin Mackey and published by Scholarly Pub Office Univ of. This book was released on 2008-01-01 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Freemasonry written by W Kirk Macnulty and published by Thames and Hudson. This book was released on 2006-10-17 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ultimate book on Freemasonry, with a rich collection of symbols and lore that illuminate the famous fraternal society. "The Craft," with an estimated four million Freemasons worldwide, remains the largest fraternal organization in the world. Written by an active Freemason, this book comprehensively explains Freemasonry through its fascinating visual culture, rich in mysterious and arcane symbols of life, death, and morality that have evolved over centuries of secrecy and that have profound philosophical meaning. Ceremonial regalia, paintings, manuscripts, tracing boards, ritual swords, furniture, prints, ephemera, and architecture: the book is copiously illustrated with many specially researched items from Freemasonry archives. This unrivaled compendium will appeal both to Freemasons wishing to learn the full story of their order and to a general audience that is intensely curious about this traditionally secretive and closed movement. The coverage includes The historical and philosophical background of the order, including the Knights Templar, the medieval stonemasons' guilds, and esoteric traditions such as Kabbalah and Hermeticism Its history from the earliest Masons to the present day, including famous members and scandals Its geographical spread from Japan to California, Sweden to South Africa
Download or read book Standard Freemasonry Illustrated written by John Blanchard and published by Literary Licensing, LLC. This book was released on 2014-03-30 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Is A New Release Of The Original 1912 Edition.
Download or read book Signs and Symbols Illustrated and Explained written by George Oliver and published by . This book was released on 1837 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Illustrated Guide to Masonic Symbolism written by Duncan Moore and published by Lewis Masonic Pub. This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new book sets out a clear and easy to understand explanation of Masonic symbols primarily for the new Mason and interested general readers, although long serving Masons will find much of interest in this new look at symbols and what they mean. The author looks in detail at the origins and derivations of the symbols used and shows how they got into operative and then speculative Masonry. While concentrating on Craft and Royal Arch symbols, the author also describes the three degrees of Craft Freemasonry and gives reference to the symbols in the Lodge, on the Tracing Board and the officers collar jewels.
