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A practical guide to the symbols and rituals of Freemasonry as a path of spiritual development and self-realization
List of contents
Deeper into the Wonderful Mystery
Foreword to the 2021 Edition by Arturo de Hoyos, 33°
Foreword to the First Edition by Lon Milo DuQuette, 32°
How to Use This Book
INTRODUCTION
What Is the Secret of Freemasonry?
CHAPTER 1
What Is Freemasonry?
CHAPTER 2
The Temple of Solomon and the Legend of Hiram Abiff
CHAPTER 3
Masonic Initiation and the Blue Lodge
CHAPTER 4
The Worldview of the Renaissance The World Is Alive, and Magic Is Afoot
CHAPTER 5
Sacred Geometry, Gothic Cathedrals, and the Hermetic Arts in Stone
CHAPTER 6
The Lost Word and the Masonic Quest
CHAPTER 7
Scottish Rite and the Rise of Esoteric Masonry
CHAPTER 8
Occult Masonry in the Eighteenth Century
CHAPTER 9
York Rite and the Survival of the Knights Templar
CHAPTER 10
Freemasonry and the European Occult Revival
CONCLUSION
Modern Masonry Much Ado about Nothing, or the Revival of the Lost Word?
Afterword by Charles S. Canning, 33°
APPENDIX A
Sacred Geometry and the Masonic Tradition
by John Michael Greer
APPENDIX B
Symbols of the Tracing Boards and the Degrees
APPENDIX C
Excerpts from Morals and Dogma on the Three Degrees of Masonry
Notes
Bibliography
Index
About the author
Mark Stavish is a respected authority on Western spiritual traditions. The author of 26 books, published in 7 languages, including
The Path of Alchemy and
Kabbalah for Health and Wellness, he is the founder and director of the Institute for Hermetic Studies and the Louis Claude de St. Martin Fund. He has appeared on radio shows, television, and in major print media, including
Coast to Coast AM, the History Channel, BBC, and the
New York Times. The author of the blog VOXHERMES, he lives in Wyoming, Pennsylvania.
Summary
A practical guide to the symbols and rituals of Freemasonry as a path of spiritual development and self-realization
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“Mark Stavish has written a must-read for anyone considering Freemasonry and the esoteric path within it . . . This book will take you on a journey through its unique history, touching upon rituals, symbolism, and diving into the philosophies of its uncharted beginnings and into the modern era. Get ready for a journey and an exciting read into the world’s most venerable fraternity.”
