| Ancient Mysteries and Modern Masonry Revised Edition Contributor(s): Vail, Charles H. (Author), Vail, Rev Ch H. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1564590615 ISBN-13: 9781564590619 Publisher: Kessinger Publishing OUR PRICE: $25.60 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 1992 Annotation: The Series of Sunday evening lectures which comprise this book were first given in Pullman Memorial Church, Albion, NY. The many calls for the lectures in printed form led to their publication. We trust that the book may contribute to a better understanding of the Order by the general public; inspiring our Brother Masons to greater appreciation of and loyalty to the Fraternity, and encouraging all to labor for the realization of the great principles and ideals embodied in the Ancient Mysteries and our Modern Masonry. Contents: Origin and Object of the Ancient Mysteries; Egyptian, Hindu, and Persian Mysteries; Druidical, Gothic, Grecian, and Jewish Mysteries; Christian Mysteries; Meaning of True Initiation; Origin and History of Freemasonry; Origin and History of the Knights Templars and the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite; Symbols and Legends of Masonry; List of Masonic and Kindred Books. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Body, Mind & Spirit | Ancient Mysteries & Controversial Knowledge - Social Science | Freemasonry & Secret Societies |
| Dewey: 366.1 |
| Physical Information: 0.49" H x 8.26" W x 10.98" (1.11 lbs) 216 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) - Topical - New Age |
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| Publisher Description: This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work. |