An air of profound mystery surrounds the fraternal order of Free and Accepted Masons, or Freemasons. Built on three pillars of brotherly love, charity, and truth, the order ranks among the world's oldest and most renowned societies. This classic study explores Freemasonry's history and traditions, both legendary and documented, and chronicles the society's influence on the Western world, particularly in regard to American culture and government. Author...

This New York Times bestselling work reimagines world history though the belief systems of Freemasons, Rosicrucians, Kabbalists, and others. They say that history is written by the victors. But what if history as we know it written by the wrong people? What if everything we've been told is only part of the story? In this groundbreaking and controversial work, Mark Booth embarks on an enthralling tour of our world's secret histories. Booth starts...

The fraternal society of the Masonic Order, steeped in mystery for over 600 years, is brought to light in a fascinating volume that serves as a guide for neophytes as well as a reference for the initiated. Duncan's Ritual of Freemasonry reveals the spiritual paths taken by inductees as they move through each initiated degree of enlightmentment: Mark Master, Past Master, Most Excellent Master, and the Royal Arch. The Freemasons' rituals, arcane symbols...

Au cours d'un dialogue imaginaire avec l'aîné de ses petits-fils, l'auteur répond sans détours aux questions - que chacun peut se poser - au sujet de cette société réputée secrète et mystérieuse.Peu à peu se découvre un Ordre fondé sur la moralité, la tolérance et la fraternité, dont l'objet premier est de réunir les êtres humains en vertu même de leurs différences. Militant en faveur d'une réforme, qui rendra à la franc-maçonnerie...

Despite a long and noble ancestry stretching back to 1500 BC, Freemasonry has enjoyed mixed fortunes in recent times. Banned in some places while flourishing in others, the brotherhood has been vilified and applauded in equal measure. This book explores it's fascinating history and examines the laudable aims espoused by its founding fathers. The Freemasons covers: • The roots of Freemasonry and its spread around most of the world. • The Brotherhood's...

Gran desconocida de la historia, la masonería ha suscitado y suscita inquietud, reservas y oposición. Desde los constructores de catedrales hasta los masones contemporáneos defensores de la fraternidad universal, la masonería, sociedad iniciática y secreta, ha tenido serios problemas sociales, políticos y religiosos. Este estudio analiza, en una primera parte, las causas y consecuencias del enfrentamiento entre la Iglesia católica y la masonería...

Sketching out a fascinating network of historic figures, cults, and Christendom, this book by an occult-studies expert and respected authority on magic and sorcery takes Western spiritual traditions seriously-but examines them with common sense and self-effacing humor. Working backward from the Freemasons to one of their original orders, the 14th-century Knights Templar, the account considers sorcery, heresy, and intrigues; explores the legend that...

As they embark on their Masonic journey, many members may begin to understand the philosopher Descartes' famous statement, "I doubt, therefore I am", an idea that became a fundamental element of Western philosophy. Our existence is full of doubts.Freemasons searching for Truth by Light are not afraid to ask questions and pose existential inquiries. But with so many misunderstood traditions, Masons might need a clear masonic guide to interpret their...

First published in 1909, this book consists of a series of lectures, first given in Pullman Memorial Church, Albion, New York. The purpose of these lectures is to consider the origin and nature of the Ancient Mysteries and Modern Masonry and to show the relation which they bear one to the other. Chapters include The Egyptian, Hindu and Persian Mysteries, The Christian Mysteries, The Meaning Of True Initiation, Masonic History, and The Origin and History...