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.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Llewellyn Publications
ISBN-10
0738723401
ISBN-13
9780738723402
eBay Product ID (ePID)
92322992
Product Key Features
Book Title
Secrets and Practices of the Freemasons : Sacred Mysteries, Rituals and Symbols Revealed
Author
Jean-Louis De Biasi
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Freemasonry & Secret Societies, Occultism
Publication Year
2011
Genre
Body, Mind & Spirit, Social Science
Number of Pages
312 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9.2in
Item Height
0.8in
Item Width
7.5in
Item Weight
22.4 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
Hs425.B525 2010
Table of Content
FOREWORD INTRODUCTION CHAPTER ONE - THE MASONIC TRADITION CHAPTER TWO - DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA: MASONIC LIGHT OF ANCIENT EGYPT CHAPTER THREE - THE WIDOW'S SONS CHAPTER FOUR - SPIRIT OF FREEMASONRY CHAPTER FIVE THE MASONIC STRUCTURE & THE ROSE-CROSS CHAPTER SIX - PRINCIPLES OF PRACTICE CHAPTER SEVEN - PRACTICE OF THE INDIVIDUAL RITUALS OF THE HIGH DEGREES CHAPTER EIGHT - GETTING TO KNOW THE POWERS IN WASHINGTON DC APPENDIX MASONIC DECALOGUE MARCUS VITRUVIUS THE HERMETIC TREE OF LIFE SYMBOL FOR THE PRACTICE: KNIGHT OF THE SUN MASONIC CIPHERS INDEX OF "THE LOST SYMBOL" GLOSSARY INDEX TABLE OF ILLUSTRATIONS