Masonic Secrets Revealed

Masonic Secrets Revealed
Author: William Morgan
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2009-02-27
Genre: Freemasonry
ISBN: 9780557048151

Purports to be the product of Captain William Morgan, who is said to have been murdered in 1826 before he could publish his exposé. Modern uncredited reprint.

Illustrated Masonic Secrets of America's Founding Fathers

Illustrated Masonic Secrets of America's Founding Fathers
Author: Editors of Bottletree Books LLC
Publisher: Bottletree Books LLC
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2008-05
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 1933747137

Culled from little-known Masonic texts of the 1800s and early 1900s, this volume is a must-read for anyone curious about the Masonic ties of George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Paul Revere, John Sullivan, and Joseph Warren, or who is interested in a new perspective on the designs of America.

Secrets and Practices of the Freemasons

Secrets and Practices of the Freemasons
Author: Jean-Louis de Biasi
Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide
Total Pages: 156
Release: 2010-11-08
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 0738728187

Uncover the fascinating truth behind Freemasonry and incorporate symbolic rituals into your life with this remarkably detailed and comprehensive insider's guide. Jean-Louis de Biasi, a 32nd Degree Freemason who's been involved in the order for over twenty years, offers a candid look at the essential aspects of Freemasonry. Basing his work on original texts and archaeological findings, de Biasi details the Masonic tradition's history, the degree-based system of the Scottish Rite, and their ethical teachings and philosophies. He provides evidence of Freemasonry's origination in the Ancient Western Mysteries and its Hermetic and Qabalistic underpinnings, and then traces how the Founding Fathers used this knowledge to embed sacred symbolism into the U.S. Capitol and throughout Washington, DC. From the power-charged grids within architecture to Albert Pike's highly influential teachings, from the Rose-Cross mysteries to the Masonic themes in Dan Brown's popular books, Secrets and Practices of the Freemasons shines a revelatory light on this captivating subject. Also featured: genuine Masonic meditations and individual rituals with easy-to-follow instructions, plus interviews with scientists who lend their perspectives on Freemasonry as it is viewed and practiced today.

The Secrets of the Freemasons

The Secrets of the Freemasons
Author: Michael Bradley
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2008-08
Genre: Freemasonry
ISBN: 9781402763168

This attempts to anchor its analysis of the Freemasonry Craft by shining a spotlight on several key historical and political events, exploring the darker side of the Masonic conspiracies, murder, and world manipulations.

Masonry Unmasked

Masonry Unmasked
Author: John Salza
Publisher: Our Sunday Visitor
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2006
Genre: Freemasonry
ISBN: 9781592762279

A lifelong Catholic, John Salza was initiated into a Wisconsin's Masonic Lodge, lured by the group's camaraderie and philanthropies. Yet, as he rose through the ranks, he became increasingly troubled by its dangerous teachings, mysterious rituals, and complete incompatibility with the Catholic Faith. Now, former Freemason, Shriner, and Lodge Officer John Salza reveals the astounding truths about what's really going on behind the lodge door. For the first time, get a surprising, inside look at the group's controversial rituals, practices, and philosophies from one of their own ? secrets sworn to be upheld under the threat of death! Essential for anyone affiliated with or considering the Lodge, their families, and their friends, this eye-opening book presents evidence on: ? The deception in recruitment, initiation, and covenant oaths ? The problematic ideology of Freemasonry and relativism ? How their spiritual beliefs contradict Catholicism ? and Christianity at large

Mysteries and Secrets of the Masons

Mysteries and Secrets of the Masons
Author: Patricia Fanthorpe
Publisher: Dundurn
Total Pages: 298
Release: 2006-05-13
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 1550029312

Our world is mysterious and conspiratorial. Networking is key - people who exercise power accept that success depends upon who you know. Some of these networks are obvious and visible, while others are hidden. Criminals and fundamentalist cults are sinister - but some secret societies help and guard us. There are wheels within wheels. Unsuspected power sources are interconnected. Concealed watchers and listeners monitor phones, emails, and the Internet. Knowledge is power - and secret knowledge is greater power. Masonry has many secrets. Signs, codes, ciphers, passwords, and symbols abound - for those who recognize their meanings. Masons are prominent throughout the world today in academic circles, armed services, police, government, commerce and industry, finance, and medicine. What are their aims and how important is their influence? Researchers believe some of Masonry’s famous members have included Edward VIII, George VI, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Harry S. Truman, General Douglas MacArthur, Gene Autry, and Virgil Grisson

The Lost Symbol

The Lost Symbol
Author: Dan Brown
Publisher: Anchor
Total Pages: 625
Release: 2012-05-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0307950689

#1 WORLDWIDE BESTSELLER • An intelligent, lightning-paced thriller set within the hidden chambers, tunnels, and temples of Washington, D.C., with surprises at every turn. “Impossible to put down.... Another mind-blowing Robert Langdon story.” —The New York Times Famed Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon answers an unexpected summons to appear at the U.S. Capitol Building. His plans are interrupted when a disturbing object—artfully encoded with five symbols—is discovered in the building. Langdon recognizes in the find an ancient invitation into a lost world of esoteric, potentially dangerous wisdom. When his mentor Peter Solomon—a long-standing Mason and beloved philanthropist—is kidnapped, Langdon realizes that the only way to save Solomon is to accept the mystical invitation and plunge headlong into a clandestine world of Masonic secrets, hidden history, and one inconceivable truth ... all under the watchful eye of Dan Brown's most terrifying villain to date.

The Mysteries of Freemasonry

The Mysteries of Freemasonry
Author: William Morgan
Publisher:
Total Pages: 248
Release: 2010-08-20
Genre:
ISBN: 9781453760543

All Masonic ritual makes use of the architectural symbolism of the tools of the medieval operative stonemason. Freemasons, as speculative masons (meaning philosophical building rather than actual building), use this symbolism to teach moral and ethical lessons of the principles of "Brotherly Love, Relief, and Truth".Two of the principal symbolic tools always found in a Lodge are the square and compasses. Some Lodges and rituals explain these tools as lessons in conduct: for example, that Masons should "square their actions by the square of virtue" and to learn to "circumscribe their desires and keep their passions within due bounds toward all mankind". However, as Freemasonry is non-dogmatic, there is no general interpretation for these tools (or any Masonic emblem) that is used by Freemasonry as a whole.These moral lessons are communicated in performance of allegorical ritual. A candidate progresses through degrees gaining knowledge and understanding of himself, his relationship with others and his relationship with the Supreme Being (as per his own interpretation). While the philosophical aspects of Freemasonry tend to be discussed in Lodges of Instruction or Research, and sometimes informal groups, Freemasons, and others, frequently publish to varying degrees of competence studies that are available to the public. Any mason may speculate on the symbols and purpose of Freemasonry, and indeed all masons are required to some extent to speculate on masonic meaning as a condition of advancing through the degrees. There is no one accepted meaning and no one person "speaks" for the whole of Freemasonry.

The Secrets of Masonic Washington

The Secrets of Masonic Washington
Author: James Wasserman
Publisher: Inner Traditions / Bear & Co
Total Pages: 196
Release: 2008-11-26
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 9781594772665

Esoteric symbols abound in Washington D.C. This illustrated guidebook provides a walking tour of the Masonic sites and symbols of the national capital and will be welcomed by students of esoteric symbolism as well as fans of Dan Brown's novels and the National Treasure movies.