Author: Marcus Edward Bond
Publisher: Marcus Edward Bond
ISBN:
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 49
Book Description
The Hidden Legacy: Unveiling the Rise of Freemasons" is a captivating exploration into one of the world's most enigmatic secret societies. Freemasonry, shrouded in mystery and intrigue, has captured the imagination of countless individuals throughout history. From its ancient origins to its influence on world events, this book takes readers on an illuminating journey through the hidden corridors of Freemasonry. In this comprehensive and meticulously researched work, we delve into the origins of Freemasonry, tracing its roots back to ancient civilizations such as Egypt and Babylon. We uncover the symbolism embedded within Masonic rituals, deciphering their hidden meanings and shedding light on the symbolism's significance in the Masonic brotherhood. The book reveals the secrets of Masonic lodges, the epicenters of Masonic activity. These sanctuaries of knowledge and fraternity have served as gathering places for Freemasons, where they have shared wisdom, engaged in intellectual discourse, and strengthened their bonds of brotherhood. As we explore the rise of Freemasonry, we encounter its profound impact on history and society. From the Age of Enlightenment, where Freemasonry played a pivotal role in promoting rationality and scientific progress, to the American Revolution, where Freemasons contributed to the birth of a nation, the influence of this secret society is both far-reaching and intriguing. "The Hidden Legacy" also shines a light on the role of women in Freemasonry. Traditionally an all-male fraternity, we explore the evolution of Freemasonry's stance on gender inclusion and the emergence of female-led Masonic orders, breaking the long-held barriers within the brotherhood. Throughout the pages of this book, we encounter the famous Freemasons who have left an indelible mark on history. From influential leaders and intellectuals to renowned artists and musicians, their membership in the brotherhood shaped their lives and legacies. However, no exploration of Freemasonry is complete without addressing the controversies and conspiracy theories surrounding this secretive organization. We delve into the most pervasive myths and examine the evidence, allowing readers to separate fact from fiction and draw their conclusions. "The Hidden Legacy: Unveiling the Rise of Freemasons" aims to provide a balanced and informative account of Freemasonry, offering readers a comprehensive understanding of this enigmatic fraternity. By peeling back the layers of secrecy, we invite readers to explore the multifaceted world of Freemasonry and gain insight into its historical significance, influence on society, and enduring legacy.
The Hidden Legacy: Unveiling the Rise of Freemasons
Author: Marcus Edward Bond
Publisher: Marcus Edward Bond
ISBN:
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 49
Book Description
The Hidden Legacy: Unveiling the Rise of Freemasons" is a captivating exploration into one of the world's most enigmatic secret societies. Freemasonry, shrouded in mystery and intrigue, has captured the imagination of countless individuals throughout history. From its ancient origins to its influence on world events, this book takes readers on an illuminating journey through the hidden corridors of Freemasonry. In this comprehensive and meticulously researched work, we delve into the origins of Freemasonry, tracing its roots back to ancient civilizations such as Egypt and Babylon. We uncover the symbolism embedded within Masonic rituals, deciphering their hidden meanings and shedding light on the symbolism's significance in the Masonic brotherhood. The book reveals the secrets of Masonic lodges, the epicenters of Masonic activity. These sanctuaries of knowledge and fraternity have served as gathering places for Freemasons, where they have shared wisdom, engaged in intellectual discourse, and strengthened their bonds of brotherhood. As we explore the rise of Freemasonry, we encounter its profound impact on history and society. From the Age of Enlightenment, where Freemasonry played a pivotal role in promoting rationality and scientific progress, to the American Revolution, where Freemasons contributed to the birth of a nation, the influence of this secret society is both far-reaching and intriguing. "The Hidden Legacy" also shines a light on the role of women in Freemasonry. Traditionally an all-male fraternity, we explore the evolution of Freemasonry's stance on gender inclusion and the emergence of female-led Masonic orders, breaking the long-held barriers within the brotherhood. Throughout the pages of this book, we encounter the famous Freemasons who have left an indelible mark on history. From influential leaders and intellectuals to renowned artists and musicians, their membership in the brotherhood shaped their lives and legacies. However, no exploration of Freemasonry is complete without addressing the controversies and conspiracy theories surrounding this secretive organization. We delve into the most pervasive myths and examine the evidence, allowing readers to separate fact from fiction and draw their conclusions. "The Hidden Legacy: Unveiling the Rise of Freemasons" aims to provide a balanced and informative account of Freemasonry, offering readers a comprehensive understanding of this enigmatic fraternity. By peeling back the layers of secrecy, we invite readers to explore the multifaceted world of Freemasonry and gain insight into its historical significance, influence on society, and enduring legacy.
Publisher: Marcus Edward Bond
ISBN:
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 49
Book Description
The Hidden Legacy: Unveiling the Rise of Freemasons" is a captivating exploration into one of the world's most enigmatic secret societies. Freemasonry, shrouded in mystery and intrigue, has captured the imagination of countless individuals throughout history. From its ancient origins to its influence on world events, this book takes readers on an illuminating journey through the hidden corridors of Freemasonry. In this comprehensive and meticulously researched work, we delve into the origins of Freemasonry, tracing its roots back to ancient civilizations such as Egypt and Babylon. We uncover the symbolism embedded within Masonic rituals, deciphering their hidden meanings and shedding light on the symbolism's significance in the Masonic brotherhood. The book reveals the secrets of Masonic lodges, the epicenters of Masonic activity. These sanctuaries of knowledge and fraternity have served as gathering places for Freemasons, where they have shared wisdom, engaged in intellectual discourse, and strengthened their bonds of brotherhood. As we explore the rise of Freemasonry, we encounter its profound impact on history and society. From the Age of Enlightenment, where Freemasonry played a pivotal role in promoting rationality and scientific progress, to the American Revolution, where Freemasons contributed to the birth of a nation, the influence of this secret society is both far-reaching and intriguing. "The Hidden Legacy" also shines a light on the role of women in Freemasonry. Traditionally an all-male fraternity, we explore the evolution of Freemasonry's stance on gender inclusion and the emergence of female-led Masonic orders, breaking the long-held barriers within the brotherhood. Throughout the pages of this book, we encounter the famous Freemasons who have left an indelible mark on history. From influential leaders and intellectuals to renowned artists and musicians, their membership in the brotherhood shaped their lives and legacies. However, no exploration of Freemasonry is complete without addressing the controversies and conspiracy theories surrounding this secretive organization. We delve into the most pervasive myths and examine the evidence, allowing readers to separate fact from fiction and draw their conclusions. "The Hidden Legacy: Unveiling the Rise of Freemasons" aims to provide a balanced and informative account of Freemasonry, offering readers a comprehensive understanding of this enigmatic fraternity. By peeling back the layers of secrecy, we invite readers to explore the multifaceted world of Freemasonry and gain insight into its historical significance, influence on society, and enduring legacy.
The Secret Founding of America
Author: Nicholas Hagger
Publisher: Watkins Media Limited
ISBN: 1780289529
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 353
Book Description
The widely accepted story of the founding of America is that The Mayflower delivered the first settlers from Plymouth to the New World in 1620. Yet in reality, the Jamestown settlers had already become the first English-speaking outpost thirteen years earlier in 1607. The Secret Founding of America introduces these two groups of founders - the Planting Fathers, who established the earliest settlements along essentially Christian lines, and the Founding Fathers, who unified the colonies with the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution - and it argues that the new nation, conceived in liberty, was the Freemasons' first step towards a new world order. Drawing on original findings and an in-depth understanding of the political and philosophical realities of the time, historian Nicholas Hagger charts the connections between Gosnold and Smith, Templars and Jacobites, and secret societies and libertarian ideals. He also explains how the influence of German Illuminati worked on the constructors of the new republic, and shows the hand of Freemasonry at work at every turning point in America's history, from Civil War to today's global struggles for democracy.
Publisher: Watkins Media Limited
ISBN: 1780289529
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 353
Book Description
The widely accepted story of the founding of America is that The Mayflower delivered the first settlers from Plymouth to the New World in 1620. Yet in reality, the Jamestown settlers had already become the first English-speaking outpost thirteen years earlier in 1607. The Secret Founding of America introduces these two groups of founders - the Planting Fathers, who established the earliest settlements along essentially Christian lines, and the Founding Fathers, who unified the colonies with the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution - and it argues that the new nation, conceived in liberty, was the Freemasons' first step towards a new world order. Drawing on original findings and an in-depth understanding of the political and philosophical realities of the time, historian Nicholas Hagger charts the connections between Gosnold and Smith, Templars and Jacobites, and secret societies and libertarian ideals. He also explains how the influence of German Illuminati worked on the constructors of the new republic, and shows the hand of Freemasonry at work at every turning point in America's history, from Civil War to today's global struggles for democracy.
The Teachings of Freemasonry
Author: H. L. Haywood
Publisher: Cornerstone Book Publishers
ISBN: 9781613421512
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
One of the most beloved and respected Masonic educators provides a true course in Masonic education in this rare classic. This is an excellent Masonic education program for both the new and experienced Mason. In this small, easy to read book, Haywood offers explanations on Freemasonry's relationship with such profound topics as: democracy, liberty, human nature, education, ritual and symbolism, Masonic ethics, equality, Freemasonry and religion and much more.
Publisher: Cornerstone Book Publishers
ISBN: 9781613421512
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
One of the most beloved and respected Masonic educators provides a true course in Masonic education in this rare classic. This is an excellent Masonic education program for both the new and experienced Mason. In this small, easy to read book, Haywood offers explanations on Freemasonry's relationship with such profound topics as: democracy, liberty, human nature, education, ritual and symbolism, Masonic ethics, equality, Freemasonry and religion and much more.
Occult America
Author: Mitch Horowitz
Publisher: Bantam
ISBN: 0553385151
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
From its earliest days, America served as an arena for the revolutions in alternative spirituality that eventually swept the globe. Esoteric philosophies and personas—from Freemasonry to Spiritualism, from Madame H. P. Blavatsky to Edgar Cayce—dramatically altered the nation’s culture, politics, and religion. Yet the mystical roots of our identity are often ignored or overlooked. Opening a new window on the past, Occult America presents a dramatic, pioneering study of the esoteric undercurrents of our history and their profound impact across modern life.
Publisher: Bantam
ISBN: 0553385151
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
From its earliest days, America served as an arena for the revolutions in alternative spirituality that eventually swept the globe. Esoteric philosophies and personas—from Freemasonry to Spiritualism, from Madame H. P. Blavatsky to Edgar Cayce—dramatically altered the nation’s culture, politics, and religion. Yet the mystical roots of our identity are often ignored or overlooked. Opening a new window on the past, Occult America presents a dramatic, pioneering study of the esoteric undercurrents of our history and their profound impact across modern life.
Freemasonry and the Visual Arts from the Eighteenth Century Forward
Author: Reva Wolf
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1501337971
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 333
Book Description
Choice Outstanding Academic Title for 2020 With the dramatic rise of Freemasonry in the eighteenth century, art played a fundamental role in its practice, rhetoric, and global dissemination, while Freemasonry, in turn, directly influenced developments in art. This mutually enhancing relationship has only recently begun to receive its due. The vilification of Masons, and their own secretive practices, have hampered critical study and interpretation. As perceptions change, and as masonic archives and institutions begin opening to the public, the time is ripe for a fresh consideration of the interconnections between Freemasonry and the visual arts. This volume offers diverse approaches, and explores the challenges inherent to the subject, through a series of eye-opening case studies that reveal new dimensions of well-known artists such as Francisco de Goya and John Singleton Copley, and important collectors and entrepreneurs, including Arturo Alfonso Schomburg and Baron Taylor. Individual essays take readers to various countries within Europe and to America, Iran, India, and Haiti. The kinds of art analyzed are remarkably wide-ranging-porcelain, architecture, posters, prints, photography, painting, sculpture, metalwork, and more-and offer a clear picture of the international scope of the relationships between Freemasonry and art and their significance for the history of modern social life, politics, and spiritual practices. In examining this topic broadly yet deeply, Freemasonry and the Visual Arts sets a standard for serious study of the subject and suggests new avenues of investigation in this fascinating emerging field.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1501337971
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 333
Book Description
Choice Outstanding Academic Title for 2020 With the dramatic rise of Freemasonry in the eighteenth century, art played a fundamental role in its practice, rhetoric, and global dissemination, while Freemasonry, in turn, directly influenced developments in art. This mutually enhancing relationship has only recently begun to receive its due. The vilification of Masons, and their own secretive practices, have hampered critical study and interpretation. As perceptions change, and as masonic archives and institutions begin opening to the public, the time is ripe for a fresh consideration of the interconnections between Freemasonry and the visual arts. This volume offers diverse approaches, and explores the challenges inherent to the subject, through a series of eye-opening case studies that reveal new dimensions of well-known artists such as Francisco de Goya and John Singleton Copley, and important collectors and entrepreneurs, including Arturo Alfonso Schomburg and Baron Taylor. Individual essays take readers to various countries within Europe and to America, Iran, India, and Haiti. The kinds of art analyzed are remarkably wide-ranging-porcelain, architecture, posters, prints, photography, painting, sculpture, metalwork, and more-and offer a clear picture of the international scope of the relationships between Freemasonry and art and their significance for the history of modern social life, politics, and spiritual practices. In examining this topic broadly yet deeply, Freemasonry and the Visual Arts sets a standard for serious study of the subject and suggests new avenues of investigation in this fascinating emerging field.
The Temple and the Lodge
Author: Michael Baigent
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
ISBN: 1611450381
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 494
Book Description
Dispelling myths and challenging the traditional evaluations of European and American history, here is an illuminating investigation into the evolution of...
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
ISBN: 1611450381
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 494
Book Description
Dispelling myths and challenging the traditional evaluations of European and American history, here is an illuminating investigation into the evolution of...
The Hidden Life in Freemasonry
Author: Charles Webster Leadbeater
Publisher: Jazzybee Verlag
ISBN:
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 418
Book Description
The Masonic fellowship differs from all other societies in that candidates for membership have to join it blindfold, and cannot receive much information about it until they actually enter its ranks. Even then the majority of Masons usually obtain only the most general idea of the meaning of its ceremonies, and seldom penetrate further than an elementary moral interpretation of its principal symbols. In this book it is the object, while preserving due secrecy upon those matters which must be kept secret, to explain something of the deeper meaning and purpose of Freemasonry, in the hope of arousing among the Brn. a more profound reverence for that of which they are the custodians and a fuller understanding of the mysteries of the Craft. Although the book is primarily intended for the instruction of members of the Co-Masonic Order, whose desire, as is expressed in their ritual, is to pour the waters of esoteric knowledge into the Masonic vessels, the author hopes nevertheless that it may appeal to a wider circle, and may perhaps be of use to some of those many Brn. in the masculine Craft who are seeking for a deeper interpretation of Masonic symbolism than is given in the majority of their Lodges, showing them that in the ritual which they know and love so well are enshrined splendid ideals and deep spiritual teachings which are of the most absorbing interest to the student of the inner side of life.
Publisher: Jazzybee Verlag
ISBN:
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 418
Book Description
The Masonic fellowship differs from all other societies in that candidates for membership have to join it blindfold, and cannot receive much information about it until they actually enter its ranks. Even then the majority of Masons usually obtain only the most general idea of the meaning of its ceremonies, and seldom penetrate further than an elementary moral interpretation of its principal symbols. In this book it is the object, while preserving due secrecy upon those matters which must be kept secret, to explain something of the deeper meaning and purpose of Freemasonry, in the hope of arousing among the Brn. a more profound reverence for that of which they are the custodians and a fuller understanding of the mysteries of the Craft. Although the book is primarily intended for the instruction of members of the Co-Masonic Order, whose desire, as is expressed in their ritual, is to pour the waters of esoteric knowledge into the Masonic vessels, the author hopes nevertheless that it may appeal to a wider circle, and may perhaps be of use to some of those many Brn. in the masculine Craft who are seeking for a deeper interpretation of Masonic symbolism than is given in the majority of their Lodges, showing them that in the ritual which they know and love so well are enshrined splendid ideals and deep spiritual teachings which are of the most absorbing interest to the student of the inner side of life.
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Author: Hugh Chisholm
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Encyclopedias and dictionaries
Languages : en
Pages : 1090
Book Description
This eleventh edition was developed during the encyclopaedia's transition from a British to an American publication. Some of its articles were written by the best-known scholars of the time and it is considered to be a landmark encyclopaedia for scholarship and literary style.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Encyclopedias and dictionaries
Languages : en
Pages : 1090
Book Description
This eleventh edition was developed during the encyclopaedia's transition from a British to an American publication. Some of its articles were written by the best-known scholars of the time and it is considered to be a landmark encyclopaedia for scholarship and literary style.
Jesse James and the Lost Templar Treasure
Author: Daniel J. Duke
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1620558211
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 206
Book Description
An investigation into the lost treasures of Jesse James and the Freemasons and their connections to the Templars, Rosicrucians, and the Founding Fathers • Explains how Jesse James used techniques involving sacred geometry, gematria, and esoteric symbols to hide his treasures and encode maps • Provides instructions for using the encoding template employed by Jesse James and the Freemasons to hide and recover treasure and sacred relics • Shows how the encoding template confirms the existence of treasures on Oak Island and Victorio Peak and can be traced to a 16th-century book containing a secret map of the New World and the “hooked X” of the Knights Templar Jesse James left behind secret diaries and coded treasure maps. Working to decrypt these maps, Daniel J. Duke--the great-great-grandson of Jesse James--reveals hidden treasures yet to be recovered as well as connections between the infamous train robber and Freemasonry, the Knights Templar, the Founding Fathers, and Jewish mysticism. The author explains how Jesse James faked his death and lived out his final years under the name James L. Courtney. He uncovers James’ affiliation with the Knights of the Golden Circle, a secret society that buried Confederate gold across the United States, and shows how the hidden treasures coded into James’ maps were not affiliated with the KGC but with the Freemasons, the Knights Templar, and the treasure of the Temple Mount. Using sacred geometry, gematria, and the Kabbalistic Tree of Life symbol, the author explains the encoded map technique used by the Freemasons to hide and later recover treasures, an esoteric template known as the “Veil”. He shows how the Veil template confirms the locations of Jesse James’ recovered treasures in Texas as well as other suspected treasure locations, such as the Oak Island Money Pit and Victorio Peak in New Mexico. Tracing knowledge of the Veil template back through the centuries, the author reveals the Veil hidden on the cover of a 16th-century book that contains a secret map of the New World and the “hooked X” symbol of the Knights Templar. He shows how the template was used not only to hide treasures but also sacred knowledge and relics, such as within the Bruton Vault, which originally contained secrets tied to Francis Bacon, the Freemasons, the Rosicrucians, and the founding of the United States. Applying the Veil template alongside the esoteric secrets of Poussin’s famous painting, Et In Arcadia Ego, and Cassini’s Celestial Globe, Duke shows how the template reveals other Templar and Freemason treasure sites scattered throughout America and around the world.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1620558211
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 206
Book Description
An investigation into the lost treasures of Jesse James and the Freemasons and their connections to the Templars, Rosicrucians, and the Founding Fathers • Explains how Jesse James used techniques involving sacred geometry, gematria, and esoteric symbols to hide his treasures and encode maps • Provides instructions for using the encoding template employed by Jesse James and the Freemasons to hide and recover treasure and sacred relics • Shows how the encoding template confirms the existence of treasures on Oak Island and Victorio Peak and can be traced to a 16th-century book containing a secret map of the New World and the “hooked X” of the Knights Templar Jesse James left behind secret diaries and coded treasure maps. Working to decrypt these maps, Daniel J. Duke--the great-great-grandson of Jesse James--reveals hidden treasures yet to be recovered as well as connections between the infamous train robber and Freemasonry, the Knights Templar, the Founding Fathers, and Jewish mysticism. The author explains how Jesse James faked his death and lived out his final years under the name James L. Courtney. He uncovers James’ affiliation with the Knights of the Golden Circle, a secret society that buried Confederate gold across the United States, and shows how the hidden treasures coded into James’ maps were not affiliated with the KGC but with the Freemasons, the Knights Templar, and the treasure of the Temple Mount. Using sacred geometry, gematria, and the Kabbalistic Tree of Life symbol, the author explains the encoded map technique used by the Freemasons to hide and later recover treasures, an esoteric template known as the “Veil”. He shows how the Veil template confirms the locations of Jesse James’ recovered treasures in Texas as well as other suspected treasure locations, such as the Oak Island Money Pit and Victorio Peak in New Mexico. Tracing knowledge of the Veil template back through the centuries, the author reveals the Veil hidden on the cover of a 16th-century book that contains a secret map of the New World and the “hooked X” symbol of the Knights Templar. He shows how the template was used not only to hide treasures but also sacred knowledge and relics, such as within the Bruton Vault, which originally contained secrets tied to Francis Bacon, the Freemasons, the Rosicrucians, and the founding of the United States. Applying the Veil template alongside the esoteric secrets of Poussin’s famous painting, Et In Arcadia Ego, and Cassini’s Celestial Globe, Duke shows how the template reveals other Templar and Freemason treasure sites scattered throughout America and around the world.
That Religion in Which All Men Agree
Author: David G. Hackett
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 0520287606
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 330
Book Description
An analysis of how Freemasonry has shaped American religious history.
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 0520287606
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 330
Book Description
An analysis of how Freemasonry has shaped American religious history.