Freemasonry: Symbols, Secrets, Significance - Hardcover

MacNulty, W. Kirk

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0500513023 ISBN 13: 9780500513026

Verlag: Thames and Hudson Ltd, 2006

Inhaltsangabe

Physical description; 320 p. : ill. (some col.), 1 map ; 25 cm. Notes; "With 386 illustrations, 327 in color." Includes bibliographical references (p. 311-312) and index. Contents; 1. The Broken Column: The Dawn of Freemasonry; 2. Rebuilding the Temple: The History of Freemasonry; 3. The Contemporary Craft: Freemasonry Today; 4. The Freemason's Path: Initiation and Progression; 5. Liberty, Egality, Fraternity: Freemasonry in Society; 6. 'Novus Ordo Seclorum': Masonic Puzzles and Secrets; 7. Brothers in Craft: Prominent Freemasons. Summary; Written by a practicing Freemason, this profusely illustrated survey explores the origins, history, beliefs and symbolism of the famously secretive and often misunderstood Order. Completely international in its outlook, the book has also had the special assistance of the United Grand Lodge of England - the oldest and foremost Masonic body in the world. Biography; Kirk MacNulty has been a Freemason for well over forty years, and is a member of three different Lodges in England and the United States. His previous publications include Way of the Craftsman: A Search for the Spiritual Essence of Craft Freemasonry and Freemasonry: A Journey through Ritual and Symbol. Subjects; Freemasons - History. Freemasons - Insignia. Freemasonry - History. Freemasonry - Rituals. Freemasonry - Pictorial works. Freemasonry - Symbolism. Freemasonry & secret societies. Social Science / Freemasonry & Secret Societies. Genres; Bibliography. Illustrated.

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'Uniquely accessible, captivating and comprehensive ... offers much for Masons and non-Masons alike' - Antiques Diary 'This book is such a delight, both visually and intellectually, that I need to come to the point immediately: buy it, read it, lend it to your friends' - Freemasonry Today 'Remarkable ... stunning is the only word to describe this new book ... author, designer and publisher are to be congratulated on producing one of the best books on Freemasonry I have seen in 35 years' - Masonic Quarterly

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Written by a practising Freemason, this profusely illustrated survey explores the origins, history, beliefs and symbolism of the famously secretive and often misunderstood Order. Completely international in its outlook, the book has also had the special assistance of the United Grand Lodge of England – the oldest and foremost Masonic body in the world.

Table of Contents

1. The Broken Column: The Dawn of Freemasonry 2. Rebuilding the Temple: The History of Freemasonry 3. The Contemporary Craft: Freemasonry Today 4. The Freemason’s Path: Initiation and Progression 5. Liberty, Egality, Fraternity: Freemasonry in Society 6. ‘Novus Ordo Seclorum’: Masonic Puzzles and Secrets 7. Brothers in Craft: Prominent Freemasons

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• Verlag: Thames and Hudson Ltd
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0500513023
• ISBN 13: 9780500513026
• Einband: Tapa dura
• Anzahl der Seiten: 320