Download or read book Freemasonry illustrated history of the once secret order written by Jack M. Driver and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traces the fascinating subject of Freemasonry from its legendary roots to its modern status as the shadowy agency behind every popular conspiracy known to man, and leaves no stone unturned in the quest for the truth.
Download or read book Freemasonry written by Jack M. Driver and published by Kandour Limited. This book was released on 2008-02-01 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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 Freemasonry written by Mark Stavish and published by Llewellyn Worldwide. This book was released on 2007 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An exploration of Freemasonry and its history, philosophy, symbols and practices.
Download or read book Born in Blood written by John J. Robinson and published by M. Evans. This book was released on 1990-10-25 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Its mysterious symbols and rituals had been used in secret for centuries before Freemasonry revealed itself in London in 1717. Once known, Freemasonry spread throughout the world and attracted kings, emperors, and statesmen to take its sacred oaths. But where had this powerful organization come from? Why was Freemasonry attacked with such intense hatred by the Roman Catholic church? Based on years of meticulous research, this detective story answers those questions and more, solving the last remaining mysteries of the Masons.
Download or read book From Blood to Compassion second edition written by Peter. J. Sell and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2008-08-31 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever wondered how the Knights Templar's were created? Why they frightened the Church so much with their secrets? Or why they were destroyed and evolved into modern day Freemasonry? Well this is a completely revised and readable account of the history of the founding of the Knights Templar. Why they were founded. What the treasure was that they found and why it frightened the church so much. It was NOT THE POPULAR MYTHS of holy grail etc. How they were destroyed and who conspired to destroy them and how they formed into the present day Freemasons. Written by a Freemason who has tried to understand all the Masonic Orders and their ceremonies that he has joined. The interpretations of which gives a very enlightening insight into politics and religion of the last 3000 years. The hypothesis on the treasure is something that is not currently in the public domain except for the first edition of the book and is entirely new. The book is also a myth buster and conspiracy debunker.
Download or read book From Blood to Compassion written by Peter J. Sell and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2007 with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever wondered How the Knights Templar was created? Why they frightened the Church so much with their secrets? Or why they were destroyed and evolved into modern day Freemasonry? Well this is a very readable account of the complete history of the founding of the Knights Templar. Why they were formed. What the treasure was that they found and why it frightened the church so much. How they were destroyed and who destroyed them and how they formed into the present day Freemasons. Written by a Freemason who has tried to understand all the Masonic Orders and their ceremonies that he has joined. The interpretations of which gives a very enlightening insight into politics and religion of the last 3000 years. The hypothesis on the treasure is something that is not currently in the public domain and is entirely new.
Download or read book The Book of the Words written by Albert Pike and published by . This book was released on 2018-08-28 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Masonry is permeated with powerful verbal and pictorial symbolism that arouses the mental, spiritual and intellectual life. One of the treasures of the SJ USA Supreme Council's Archives at the House of the Temple in Washington, D.C., is Albert Pike's manuscript of The Book of the Words. The book was originally printed, in an edition limited to 150 copies, in 1874. This remarkable study is an exploration of the symbolic words in Freemasonry. It gives the correct spelling of, and analyzes all the "significant words" in the Scottish Rite from the 1st through the 30th degrees inclusive. Pike explores and explains their origin (Hebrew, Samaritan, Phoenician and English), meaning, symbolism and relevance to the degrees and gives his insights. In addition to being an etymological dictionary Pike explains why any given word was chosen for a given degree, thereby revealing the hidden symbolism of each word.
Download or read book A Concise History of Freemasonry written by Robert Freke Gould and published by . This book was released on 1903 with total page 530 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Freemason and Masonic Illustrated A Weekly Record of Progress in Freemasonry written by and published by . This book was released on 1897 with total page 722 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 The Secrets of Masonic Washington written by James Wasserman and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2008-11-26 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fully illustrated guide to the Masonic origins and present-day Masonic sites of Washington, D.C. • Provides a walking tour of the Masonic sites and symbols of the city • Explores the critical role of Freemasonry in the founding of the United States • By the author of The Templars and Assassins In this guide to the Masonic underpinnings of America’s capital, James Wasserman reveals the esoteric symbols and the spiritual and visionary ideas that lie hidden in the buildings, monuments, and physical layout of Washington, D.C. His walking tour of these Masonic sites includes both the expected and unexpected--from the Lincoln Memorial and the Capitol Building to the Federal Reserve complex, National Academy of Sciences, and the Library of Congress. Each location includes descriptions, interpretations, and explanations of the Masonic symbols and ritualistic meanings hidden within its structure, all illustrated with contemporary color and historic black-and-white photographs. Wasserman explains the purpose behind putting these symbols and Masonic designs into the capital and how all these monuments fit into the spiritual vision held by the founding fathers. He reveals the prominent role that Freemasonry played in the 18th-century Enlightenment movement and shows how in the New World of America, free of monarchy and aristocracy, the ideas of the Enlightenment were able to flourish. This illustrated guidebook to the Masonic secrets of Washington, D.C., provides valuable insights on the founding of America. It will be welcomed by students of esoteric art and symbolism, admirers of American history, and devotees of Dan Brown novels and National Treasure movies.
Download or read book The History of Freemasonry written by Albert Gallatin Mackey and published by . This book was released on 1898 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book History of the Ancient Honorable Fraternity of Free Accepted Masons Concordant Orders written by Henry Leonard Stillson and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the hidden history of one of the world's most mysterious secret societies with this fascinating account of the origins and evolution of Freemasonry. Featuring rare illustrations and primary source documents, this book is an essential resource for historians and enthusiasts of Masonic lore. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book Illustrated History and Cyclopedia of Freemasonry written by Robert Macoy and published by . This book was released on 1908 with total page 740 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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 American Freemasons written by Mark A. Tabbert and published by NYU Press. This book was released on 2006-10 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An overview of the mysterious history of the Freemasons and their presence in American society With over four million members worldwide, and two million in the U.S., Freemasonry is the largest fraternal organization in the world. Published in conjunction with the National Heritage Museum, this extravagantly illustrated volume offers an overview of Freemasonry’s origins in seventeenth-century Scotland and England before exploring its evolving role in American history, from the Revolution through the labor and civil rights movements, and into the twenty-first century. American Freemasons explores some of the causes for the rise and fall of membership in the fraternity and why it has attracted men in such large numbers for centuries. American Freemasons is the perfect introduction to understanding a society that, while shrouded in mystery, has played an integral role in the lives and communities of millions of Americans. Copublished with the National Heritage Museum.
