Arcana of Freemasonry (eBook)

Albert Churchward (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2012
240 Seiten
Dover Publications (Verlag)
978-0-486-12123-9 (ISBN)

Infos

Egyptian hieroglyphics, Mayan carvings, and Greek mathematical notations figure prominently in this spellbinding true story. Its illustrated insights reveal messages hidden in works of art, architecture, geometry, and literature.

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Egyptian hieroglyphics, Mayan carvings, and Greek mathematical notations figure prominently in this spellbinding true story of a mysterious order's secret history. Author Albert Churchward, a renowned symbologist and member of "e;the Craft,"e; offers illustrated explanations of the meanings behind Masonic symbols. Churchward reveals Masonic messages hidden—in plain sight—within works of art, architecture, geometry, and literature.First published in 1915, The Arcana of Freemasonry examines still-relevant issues regarding the fraternal society's purpose and function in today's world. Generously illustrated with Masonic symbols, it explores the significance of the signs and tools of contemporary Freemasonry, including the two triangles—one upright, one reverse—that form the oft-seen square and compasses known as the "e;Key of Hiram."e; Initiates and experts alike will find this history both captivating and informative.

Inhalt

I. Freemasonry—The Bridge of History—Uniting the Past with the Presenti. Different Opinions as Regards the Origin of Freemasonry and a Modern Introduction in Various Countries.ii. The Source of Signs and SymbolsII. The Soul of MasonryIII. Out of the SilenceIV. The Divine NameV. 1717-1917! The Second Century of Modern Masonry!VI. Some Subjects Suggested for StudyA Lecture before the Essex Masters' LodgeVII. Origins of FreemasonryA Lecture before the Dorset Masters' LodgeVIII. Freemasonry, Past and FutureA Lecture before the Mid Kent Masters' LodgeIX. The Origin and Explanation of some Masonic Signs and SymbolsA Lecture before the Hendre Lodge, CardiffX. Egyptology and MasonryA Lecture before the Humber Masters' LodgeXI. The Four Cardinal PointsXII. Operative MasonsFinal Chapter

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 15.3.2012
• Sprache: englisch
• Maße: 140 x 140 mm
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Gesundheit / Leben / Psychologie ► Lebensdeutung
• Schlagworte: Alter • ark of the covenant • Beehive • Brotherhood • brothers • coffin • Conspiracy Theory • Cults • Egyptian • Esoteric • gavel • Greek • Hidden • Hieroglyphics • Lodge • masons • Mayan • Mystery • Occult • Order • Philosophy • Rituals • secret history • secret society • signs • Spirituality • Supernatural • Symbols • The Craft • Tools
• ISBN-10: 0-486-12123-2 / 0486121232
• ISBN-13: 978-0-486-12123-9 / 9780486121239