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An exploration of how modern Freemasonry enabled Isaac Newton and his like-minded contemporaries to flourish

• Shows that Freemasonry, as a mystical order, was conceived as something new--an amalgam of alchemy and science that had little to do with operative Freemasonry

• Reveals how Newton and his friends crafted this “speculative,” symbolic Freemasonry as a model for the future of England

• Connects Rosslyn Chapel, Henry Sinclair, and the Invisible College to Newton and his role in 17th-century Freemasonry

Freemasonry, as a fraternal order of scientists and philosophers, emerged in the 17th century and represented something new--an amalgam of alchemy and science that allowed the creative genius of Isaac Newton and his contemporaries to flourish. In Isaac Newton’s Freemasonry, Alain Bauer presents the swirl of historical, sociological, and religious influences that sparked the spiritual ferment and transformation of that time. His research shows that Freemasonry represented a crossroads between science and spirituality and became the vehicle for promoting spiritual and intellectual egalitarianism. Isaac Newton was seminal in the “invention” of this new form of Freemasonry, which allowed Newton and other like-minded associates to free themselves of the church’s monopoly on the intellectual milieu of the time.

This form of Freemasonry created an ideological blueprint that sought to move England beyond the civil wars generated by its religious conflicts to a society with scientific progress as its foundation and standard. The “science” of these men was rooted in the Hermetic tradition and included alchemy and even elements of magic. Yet, in contrast to the endless reinterpretations of church doctrine that fueled the conflicts ravaging England, this new society of Accepted Freemasons provided an intellectual haven and creative crucible for scientific and political progress. This book reveals the connections of Rosslyn Chapel, Henry Sinclair, and the Invisible College to Newton’s role in 17th-century Freemasonry and opens unexplored trails into the history of Freemasonry in Europe.  ... Read more

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Almost Worthless
This book was translated into English from French, and many of the references are French sources. The author was Grand Master of the Grand Orient masonry, but the book is pathetically inadequate, an almost worthless introduction to the subject, only for someone who has no knowledge about the subject at all, a very brief summary of an unproven hypothesis, not worthy of receiving a passing grade for a college paper. The author summarizes references to entire books by a mere single sentences, many of the references being books written in French. There is very little discussion of alchemy or mysticism, and the evidence for Newton being a Freemason is only a very small amount of merely circumstantial evidence. The author conceals, rather than reveals, which is typical for a Freemason, and typical for Freemasonry which requires bloody oaths of secrecy from its membership. A pathetic example of Masonic so-called scholarship. At most, this book might provide a few bibliography references for deeper research.

Don't take his word
The Grand Orient of France ignores some very important rules of Freemasonry and therefore are not recogized by other Grand Lodges, leaving them clandestine.I'm not saying that this fellow cannot do research, but if your views are already skewed by clandestine masonry then who is to say your research isn't as well?

Nothing to see here
This disappointing book by Grand Master of the Grand Orient de France, Alain Bauer reads more like a slightly extended after dinner speech. The actual meat of the text is just 80 pages long, culled from other (better) books. It is padded with additional, and almost totally unrelated, material, including a timeline of the development of French Freemasonry, for no apparent reason. Unfortunately a bad case of misleading packaging.

Isaac Newton's Freemasonry
A huge disappointment. No light to be found here.

The title suggests that the subjects of alchemy, science, and mysticism will be explored through the mind and actions of Isaac Newton.But the text fails to deliver.

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1860. Being a Practical Guide to the Ceremonies of all the Degrees conferred in Masonic Lodges, Chapters, Encampments and Explaining the Signs, Tokens, and Grips, Words, Passwords, Sacred Words, Oaths, and Hieroglyphics used by Masons.The ineffable and Historical Degrees are also given in full. ... Read more

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Interesting but dated
I have one of the old hardback ones.Speaking as a Freemason, the rituals are a bit dated, but good enough for a curious nonMason.The "higher" degrees are more out of whack than the first three, with some confusion over titles and I've never seen or heard of some of these degrees, but IIRC, the original publish date on this book was 1860 and I know the Scottish Rite bodies were revised after that.I'm not sure about the York Rite.

Richardson's Monitor of Freemasonry
Although the book is a rare find, I am not impressed with the reproduction effort. I expected large type and illustrations that fit the page it's printed on. That's what I thought I was getting.

F. L. Williams Jr.

Good reference for all curious guys about Free Masonry
This is in fact a guideline for free masons, starting from the first degree going right up to the last. It is an illustrated hand book, not a documentary or a novel.

If you are a free mason or a curious outsider, you can read this book for reference or fact finding purposes.

In fact, what Richardson has done is probably not very well received by the brethren, as he has apparently disregarded his oath to the order. However, as this book is around for more than a century now, it is fine to disseminate what the book is all about. ... Read more

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The initial appeal of the Ancient Craft is as strong to-day as it has ever been. Freemasonry attracts as good men now as in the past. But in the absence of a concerted effort to teach quickly what in a more leisurely age could be spread over many years, the Institution often fails to hold the interest of the new brother against the many attractions of modern life.Habits of lodge attendance and interest in the Fraternity should be created while the first enthusiasm is high; moreover, every candidate has an inherent right to understand the reality of our rites, the meaning of our mysteries, the truth of our tenets, and the significance of our symbols.Many lodges attempt to intrigue the new brother with books. Some books are forbiddingly large; others are too learned; others assume that the reader has a knowledge which he does not possess. Some books are dull with many facts and no vision, while others are too specialized or confined to one viewpoint. These three volumes are different. Written by a brother with long experience as a Masonic speaker and writer, they have a simple manner of presentation, a plain statement of facts, a spiritual interpret ation of Masonic teachings and visualize the vital reality behind the allegory and the symbol.These books answer the simple elementary inquiries of the new brother to whom all the Craft is strange. They will make many an older Mason sit up in astonishment that what he thought obvious and uninteresting is so vividly alive.The author handles a heart-searching body of Masonic truth in a way so informative and so interesting, yet so touching and so tender, that the influence of these books when presented to and read by candidates must be vast and permanent. ... Read more

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Powerful and easy to read insight into one of the world's oldest organization.Elijah Muhammad makes a strong case with irrifutable truths that their symbolism points directly to the Blackman and woman's historical experience. ... Read more

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NOT SERIOUS FREEMASONRY AT ALL
The way to sell a book about freemasonry is to simply put the words "secret" and "freemason" on the cover.Note that there are over 200 titles easily available online about this aspect of Freemasonry.I add here only for people seriously interested in Freemasonry (both its mainstream orthodox history) and its occult aspects (such as the Golden Dawn) that this book is not on the reading lists of mainstream and regular masonic Grand Lodges.There are much better books to provide you with information on Freemasonry.If you're looking for "secrets" in regards to masonry, be aware that the only secrets of mainstream masonry are handshakes, passwords, ("modes of recognition"), and memorizing portions of the ritual (which varies from state to state, province to province, lodge to lodge, etc).All other "secrets" are determined by a person's philosophy, orientation (religious, philosophical, symbolical, etc).........This book is not considered "serious" or authoritative in any way.Scholarly masons and even occult masons would consider this book garbage.The other reviews here have clearly been written by individuals unaquainted with "real" Freemasonry (also known as "regular" or recognized freemasonry, and they are certainly not acquainted with freemasonry's widely recognized roots in the Egyptian/Greek/Roman "mystery traditions", it's Rosicrucian elements, occult leanings of the 17th, 18th, and 19th, centuries).Much better books are available.

Masonry and Race.....
Elijah Muhammad was on to something! A lot of his info astounded Black Masons. Even a lot of his early followers were those who left the Masonic Order. However the book is a little vague but if you peace together his various statements on the matter from different source you can get the affect of what he is trying to convey about FreeMasonry. I suggest a this with two books that brings more light on the subject African Origins of Freemasonry by Zachary P. Gremillion and Huevolution of Sacred Muur Science by Timothy Myers El. These two books breaks down what Elijah Muhammad began to convey to his followers.

It's Decent
The title of the book leads the reader to believe that all the secrets of a secret society such Freemasonry are/were going to be revealed. The truth is that the essential secret or basis of Freemasonry is revealed by The Honorable Elijah Muhammad. One has to understand that The Honorable Elijah Muhammad was divinely commissioned and sent to ex-slave in the West for his resurrection and to make him fit to be accepted among his own Islamic brethen world over before the Final Judgement. How does that pertain to Freemasonry? The essential element or ritual in Freemasonry deals with the story of Hiram Abiff. Hiram Abiff was the master architect of Solomon's Temple. He was attacked at high noon, struck in the head and was killed. He was dragged from East to West and buried in a shallow grave. Many were sent to search for Hiram and they found him dead. They tried to resurrect him but had no power. It would take a Master (God) to resurrect the Master Architect. Hiram Abiff is symbolic for African peoples. The story of Hiram Abiff is a similitude of the African Holocaust, the suffering of African peoples in the West and how African-Americans are wollowing in a shallow grave of ignorance. The Master is a symbol of God or a God-sent person equipped with the spiritual power to raise the mentally dead to life.So this is all symbolism for African History and the African Holocaust and preludes or answers why Islam was literally and figuratively revealed to African-Americans. If this doesn't make sense, then you will have to study The Honorable Elijah Muhammad, his mission and ministry and revisit this book and then it will all come together.Much of what I said is also wrapped in Scriptual stories in the Bible. Look in the books Ezekial, Isaiah, Daniel and Hababbuk.

In this book The Honorable Elijah Muhammad goes about the process of explaining the story of Hiram Abiff and how it relates to African-American and how it was a beautiful enigmatic story that describes an actual historical event and people.

I FOUND IT INTERESTING
I CAN ONLY WONDER WHERE THIS "GREAT" BROTHER HAS RECIEVED HIS INFORMATION ABOUT THIS "FRATERNITY". ... Read more

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Many people are curious about the existence of secret societies which claim to hold arcane religious or esoteric knowledge and pass it down through the generations via selected adepts. Classic Masonic writers including William Preston, Robert Gould, JSM Ward, AE Waite and WL Wilmshurst have written about secret traditions connected to the Temple of Sion. Each has different ideas about how mystical knowledge came into Freemasonry. Some say that the Charter of Larmenius reveals an underground line of Knight Templar Grand Masters who survived down to the nineteenth century. All agree there is a Secret Lodge or House of Adepts who continue to teach 'true' knowledge of the ancient mysteries and that The Craft transmits beliefs linked to the Earls of Rosslyn, the Knights Templar, and Lodge Mother Kilwinning. Masonic expert Robert Lomas has collected together this thread of belief from old Masonic writers and rewritten it in modern English to make the ideas accessible to modern readers. ... Read more

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"We have secrets,they are figurative signs and secret words...".

I have always been interested in the Knights Templar and also what became of them and whether there are any societies today that are descended from them.If you read this book to find some hidden secrets;I doubt you'll find any. However; this book is worthwhile reaing if you are interested in the historical connection of the Masons of ancient times,through the Middle Ages to the present Freemasons.
The author makes an attemppt to answer these questions by using the writings of 5 major historians ,who were Masons themselves,to present their views.These 5 writers all conclude that Freemasonry has roots that preceed by many centuries ,the date of 1717 that is accepted as the date that Freemasonry was founded inLondon. While all these 5 vary in one way or another,the reader will be convinced that the roots go back much further. Also ,the house journal "Quatuor Coronati", the self professed "Premier" lodge of research, rejects the writings and research of these people;and continue to hold to the date of 1717 as the date of founding and Freemasonry has no direct connections to Masons of the past,Templars,or any of the multitude of societies from the Middle Ages or Ancient History.
If you think settling the question,is simple;you are in for one big surprise,when you see the number of societies and organizations involved.The complexity of searching lineage of Royal Families,Politics or even Christianity is relatively simple by comparison.What we are dealing with here goes back past the time of the Druids,Ancient Egypt and the dawn of Civilization, It seem to me,after reading this book;that to say that Freemasonry has no roots past its founding in 1717 would be akin to accepting that The Mormons have no roots to God before Joseph Smith in 1830.
In summary;I found the book very interesting,but that does not preclude the idea that ,it probably leaves more questions than answers and little in the way of revealed secrets.
In the Middle Ages,there were a multitude of secret societies.The Masons seemed to be as much an organization that dwelt with the building trades;much like our present day Professional societies of Architects,Engineers and Tradesmen,Unions etc; where skills were developed and work was controlled and participants were looked after.
In any orgnization involving people,control,beliefs,power,money etc ;it never seems to take long for rifts,splits,power and beliefs,to clash.It seem this was true in the history of "The Masons" as it was anywhere else. ... Read more

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Free from Freemasonry avoids the verbal attacks and hones in on the troubling spiritual roots, shoots and fruits of the spirit behind the freemasonry movement. Author Ron Campbell, well-known speaker and writer on the subject , reveals the relationship between freemasonry, spiritual warfare and evangelism. He gives a layman's explanation of the counterfeit spirit operating behind the scenes of freemasonry, and how friends and family members can give a biblically based, sensitive response to masons they know. ... Read more

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Balanced treatment
Ron Campbell presents a balanced treatment of the subject from an evangelical Christian perspective with critical thinking, careful courtesy, and forthrightness. His long discourse on Egyptian links to freemasonry are insightful to understand the spiritual realities behind the organization. He lovingly presents a case to help a friend or relative help a loved one or even a Master Mason himself find their way out of the lodge.

Informative
I thought Ron Campbell did a thorough job describing the degrees of Freemasonry and the Egyptian roots associated with this organization.

The information is a little "dry" when he is describing the different "degrees" that Masons go through, however the details were needed.

I think it is well worth your time to read.

An OK book, but unfortunately a very shallow book.
I was disappointed with this book.It seems to scratch the surface ofmany facets of Freemasonry without going into depth in any one of them. The author spent much of the book discussing Egyptian symbols and ritualswithout adequately linking them to current-day practice of Freemasonry orexplaining why they were important to an understanding ofFreemasonry.

The book is split into ten chapters.The first seven are anintroduction to Freemasonry, its history, and many of its symbols andrituals.Of these, Chapter 2 is far and away the best.It talks about whymen join the lodge.

This section is but an introduction to the last threechapters, which the author claims are written to help men get out ofFreemasonry.Of these three, the last one should have been the realpurpose for the book, helping other men to leave the lodge.Unfortunately,the author commits precious few words to this task.

All in all, I feelthe author presented a very shallow look into Freemasonry and did little toreally explain it or provide direction on how to lead men out of it. ... Read more

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SECRET SECTS OF SYRIA CHAPTER I THE ROOT PRINCIPLES OF ALL FREEMASONRY " From the commencement of the world," says William Preston,1 " we may trace the foundation of Masonry. Ever since symmetry began, and harmony displayed her charms, our Order has had a being. During many ages, and in many different countries, it has flourished. No art, no science, preceded it. In the dark periods of antiquity, when literature was in a low state, and the rude manners of our forefathers withheld from them that knowledge we now so amply share, Masonry diffused its influence. This science unveiled, arts arose, civilization took place, and the progress of knowledge and philosophy gradually dispelled the gloom of ignorance and barbarism. Government being settled, authority was given to laws, and the assemblies of the fraternity acquired the patronage of the great and the good, while the tenets of the profession diffused unbounded utility. " Masonry is a science confined to no particular country,

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CONTENTS; CHAPTER PAGE; INTRODUCTION 5; I THE ROOT PRINCIPLES OF ALL FREEMASONRY 15; II THE ANCIENT MYSTERIES 21; III THE ANTIQUITY OF THE PEOPLE OF THE LEBANON 34; IV THE SABEANS, WORSHIPPERS OF THE POLE STAR 43; V THE GNOSTICS AND THE MANICHEANS 52; VI OTHER GNOSTIC SECTS: THE OPHITES, BASI LI DEANS, AND; FOLLOWERS OF SIMON MAGUS 6l; VII THE SCHIITE SECTS : SUFEISM AND THE DERVISH ORDERS 68; VIII INITIATION RITES AMONG THE DERVISHES ? ? ? 75; IX OTHER SCHIITE SECTS : THE METAWILEH 83; X THE SECT OF THE ESSENES AND THEIR TENETS 89; XI PYTHAGORAS AND HIS SYSTEM 98; XII THE ISMAELI AND THEIR VARIOUS BRANCHES : ORIGIN; OF THE ASSASSINS I07; XIII THE ASSASSINS Il6; XIV THE MOHAMMEDAN CREED ; FROM AN ORIGINAL ARABIC; CONFESSION OF FAITH I23; XV THE FIRST FOUR CALIPHS AND THE TWELVE IMAUMS 133; XVI THE RELIGIOUS SYSTEM OF THE NUSAIRIS I4O; XVII THE RELIGIOUS SYSTEM OF THE NUSAIRIS-continued 154; XVIII RELIGIOUS FESTIVALS OF ... Read more

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An experienced Freemason and award-winning psychologist provides a precise and engaging exploration of the core meaning and practices of Freemasonry for the new generation of people interested in joining the order, and those who are simply curious in the wake of recent media coverage.

Entertaining books and movies often depict Freemasonry as a shadowy, mysterious, and possibly sinister organization, and the TV and magazine specials on Freemasonry that inevitably follow often leave us with more questions than answers.

Mark E. Koltko-Rivera, a practicing thirty-second-degree Mason, has created a simple, authoritative, and easy-to-understand introduction to the history, rites, and meaning of Freemasonry. It may be the single most reliable short guide to Masonry, written by a widely recognized psychologist and scholar of esoteric history.

Koltko-Rivera's trustworthy handbook explores all the basic issues around Masonry, like:

*What is Freemasonry, and what is its history?

*How does one become a Freemason?

*What are some of the most important Masonic symbols?

*What do Masons get from their involvement in Freemasonry? What changes does it make in their inner and outer lives?

*What is it like to participate in the initiatory rituals of Freemasonry?

*What are some of the great historical controversies and myths surrounding Freemasonry?

*How is Masonry relevant today? ... Read more

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PRELIMINARY. THE ORIGIN ANI> PROGRESS OF FREEMASONRY.
NY inquiry into the symbolism and philosophy of Freemasonry must necessarily be preceded by a brief investigation of the origin and history of ^-y the institution. Ancient and universal as it is, whence did it arise? What were the accidents connected with its birth? From what kindred or similar association did it spring? Or was it original and autnehthonic, independent, in its inception, of any external influences, and unconnected with anv other institution? These are questions which an intelligent investigator will be disposed to propound in the very commencement of the inquiry; and they are questions which must be distinctly answered before he can be expected to comprehend its true character as a symbolic institution. He must know something of its antecedents before he can appreciate its character.
But he who expects to arrive at a satisfactory solution of lhi< inqurrv miht first - s a prehminarv anv>lutel

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Contents; ; I 9; II The Noachidtz 22; nr The Primitive Freemasonry of Antiquity ; IV The Spurious Freemasonry of Antiquity 32; v The Ancient Mysteries 39; VI The Dionysiac Artificers • 45; VII The Unioji of Speculative and Operative Masonry; at the Temple of Solomon 58; VIII The Travelling Freemasons of the Middle Ages 62 IX Disseverance of the Operative Element 66; X The System of Symbolic Instruction 71; XI The Speculative Science, and the Operative Art 77; XII The Symbolism of Solomon's Temple S5; XIII The Form of the Lodge 100; XIV The Officers of a Lodge 106; XV The Point ■within a Circle 111; XVI The Covering of the Lodge - • 117; XVII Ritualistic Symbolism 123; XVIII 77/' Rite of />' tatoal-on I2s; s; CONTENTS; XIX The Rite of Investiture 130; XX The Symbolism of the Gloves 136; XXI T ... Read more

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A great early Masonic foundation text for scholars
This book is an excellent early Masonic text written by one of Masonry's early Masonic pioneers and scholars. Many Masonic authors have borrowed from it's pages through the years while compiling information on Masonic Symbolism for their own books. Buy it today and become enlightened!!! I give it my highest recommendation. ... Read more

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ON THE
ORIGIN
FREE-MASONRY.
Jt is always understood that Free-Masons have a secret Avhich they carefully conceal; but from every thing* that can be collected from their own accounts of Masonry their real secret is no other than their origin, which but few of them understand; and those who do, envelope it in mystery.
The society of Masons are distinguished into three classes or degrees. 1st, the Entered Apprentice. 2d, the Fellow Craft.' 3d, the Master-Mason.

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Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the difficult to read text. Read books online for free at www.forgottenbooks.org ... Read more

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1913. Contents: The Initiation into the Ancient Persian Magi, and a Curious Legend of Hiram Abif, Solomon, and the Queen of Sheba; Attempts to Exterminate Freemasonry; Leo Taxil's Remarkable Books About Murder, the Devil, Women and the Black Mass in the High Degrees of Masonry; The Morgan Affair; The Tradition and the Evolution of the First Three Degrees of Freemasonry; The Origin and Structure of the York And Scottish Rites, and Their Relations; The Fundamental Principles and Moral and Religious Teachings of Freemasonry; Landmarks of Freemasonry Defined and Its Universality as a Secret Fraternity. ... Read more

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Legendary Masonic authors, Albert Mackey and Albert Pike take us on an amazing venture from the days of the Crusades and the Knights Templar to the creation of modern speculative Freemasonry in a collection of inspiring papers. Includes the very rare, "The Order of the Temple" by Albert Pike. ... Read more

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A must have book.
I was amongst the first to get a copy of this book signed by the authors, and I was privielged to discuss the contents of the book with the author. I read the book and it does explain the meaning of many Masonic symbols. The book is rich with many pictures which add to the beauty of how the author simplified the ancient Masonic symbols to be within reach of the reader. I recommend this book to all MM; it will make them understand what they learned in their first three degrees, and will open their appetite to learn more about the mysteries of the oldest fraternity. I am glad that Worshipful Douglas Wood invested time and effort to assist the brethren in understanding in depth and in a simple method the fraternity they belong to, and I personally learned a lot from this book. Thanks ever Wor. Douglas and I am looking forward to meeting you again in the nearest future. Keep lightening our path in Masonry, we need people like you around. ... Read more

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After completing my first book "The Huevolution of Sacred Muur Science" I found there were many aspects of Muur history and culture that I touched on too lightly. So, I set out to do a follow up book that more or less expounded on subjects like Joseph Smith and the Mormons, the Poro & Keetowah societies, and the Delawares & Nanticokes. This particular book also has a chapter on ancient & modern round ball sports, after reading it, one, might better explain the overall craze of round ball sports in America. One of the most fascinating aspects of Moorish Science Temple history is the (Pan American Conference 1928) And the so called Moor circle (7). I conclude this book with Addendums dealing with these very intriguing subjects along with the national headress the (Fez). My mother is part Nanticoke and Fulani, my father Cherokee & Mende. My mission, was to represent my family roots through literature along with magnifying cultures not often written about, at least not by one of its own. ... Read more

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T. Myers El Moorish Master Mason Supreme good History
I have great love and respect for Noble Drew Ali. I think some of His current follower do him a grave diservice. However, Myers EL's book breaks down the doors of lies and myths and get strait at the influencing core knowledge of Ali and the lore of the Original Moors/Hamite people of this hemisphere.This is book is key to figure out what is what in the Black Indiginous people.

Information not made available in H.S. or College
By reading Brother Myers-El's book "The Unknown Lore of Amexem's Indigenous People" coupled with his controversial book "The Huevolution of Sacred Muur Science Past and Present" the aboriginal can open a gateway to a large extent an unknown past, rich with accomplishments on every level, but filled with intrigue, pain and poignancy. Together, the two books will help unlock the heritage and lineage of the individual. Highly researched and beautifully illustrated with images that support the written material.

Chapter I talks about two separate but similar secret societies Poro & Keetowah and their most famous members Sengbeh (Joseph Cinque) his subsequent kidnapping and voyage on the Amistead sea vessel,and the Nighthawk Keetowahs led by Redbird Smith will also be touched upon.

Blacksmiths have a rich mystical history that will be brought to light in Chapt II. Chapt III is a bit of an expose on the Church of Latter day Saints (Mormons), and is a must read. I think it will clarify what the true corner stone, regarding the origin of Mormon lore.

Chapter IV deals with the Order of the Arrow, Neolin the Delaware Prophet as well asthorough research on the Delaware & Nanticokes. Chapt VI deals with notable indigenous personalities such as Jamal al Afgani, Jose Morelos, Pedro Campos, Osceola, John Horse, Billy Bowlegs, Queen Amanishakete, F. Turner-EL, and many more.

The 7th Chapt. will give the reader a better understanding of the phrase Basketball Jones. The 3 addendums would be of special interest to Moorish Americans and scientists in particular. In addition to Myers-El's first book, the book "African Cherokees in Indian Territory From Chattel to Citizens" by Celia Naylor would be a good companion book. ... Read more

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This book includes the COMPLETE TEXTS of two versions of this most secret ritual: (1) a never-before-published c.1827 early American version and (2) the ritual used by most Supreme Councils world-wide. The latter is especially enlightening to those interested in the "vengeance," Templar and Kadosh aspects of Freemasonry. ... Read more

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Complex yet Engaging!
If you are a student of Freemasonry then you really must have this book in your library.A truly rare and astonishing find.

A Great Ritual!
I was so happy to have found this scarce work of the33rd degree of Freemasonry. This makes a fascinating read for Freemasons or anyone interested in Freemasonry.

Secret Ritual of the Thirty-Third Degree
A short twenty page booklet.

Between the covers of this booklet one can find light. The booklet describes the secret ritual of the Thirty-Third degree of Freemasonry. This is not light reading, but extremely interesting from a historical perspective! After reading the booklet the reader is still hoodwinked, so to speak. Only the Thirty-third Degree brother knows the truth, and he isn't talking.

Those in the Fraternity of Freemasonry are aware of the Degree, but most know very little about it. Those on the outside know even less.

This book early on, makes the statement that descriptions of two versions of the Degree are included, but also includes a disclaimer that neither of the two rituals are used by the legitimate Supreme Council 33d Degree of the United States, or the Supreme Council 33 Degree for England and Wales.

Few Freemasons are aware of, or will admit to the role of the Knights Templars in the history of Freemasonry, instead choosing to believe in the myth of Stone Mason Guilds as the origin of Freemasonry. Freemasonry has been around much, much longer than that!

The underlying theme of the Degree is vengeance directed against the arch-foes of the Templars: The Knights of Malta; the Pope; Phillip the Fair, King of France; and other Orders of Catholic Knighthood.

The Names of Frederick II and Louis of Burbon are mentioned as the originators of this Degree. ... Read more

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The Great Law of Immortality
In this book, Steiner writes:

"One cannot attain to what is usually known as immortality unless one is to some extent familiar with the occult sciences. The fruits of occult science do, of course, find their way out into the world along many different channels. A great deal of occult knowledge exists in the various religions, and all those who participate deeply and sincerely in the life of a religious community have some share in this knowledge and are preparing themselves for the attainment of immortality in the real sense. But to subsist on the knowledge of this immortality and the feeling of belonging in the spiritual world in concrete experience and with full awareness is still something different.

"All of you have lived many times but not all of you are conscious that you have lived through these many lives. However, you will gradually attain this consciousness, and without it man's life is lived with incomplete consciousness. It has never been the aim of occult science to inculcate into man a dim feeling of survival, but to impart a clear, fully conscious knowledge of onflowing life in the spiritual world. And there is a certain great law which governs the progressive development of consciousness in all future stages of life. Namely, it is what man works at to help others attain such consciousness which contributes the most to its development. It is an apparently paradoxical proposition: everything a being works at without aiming at developing its own consciousness helps to maintain that being's consciousness.

"It is a fact that all occult science consists of knowing how a man can act selflessly in order to attain the greatest enhancement of his own consciousness...For selfless deeds are the real foundation of immortality. " ... Read more

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The Occult War Between Roman Catholicism and Freemasonry.
_Freemasonry and the Vatican_ by the Vicomte Leon de Poncins seeks to explain the endless warfare between the Catholic Church and the forces of subversion represented by Freemasonry.After the Second World War a campaign has been underway from within certain constituencies of "progressive Catholic" circles to legitimize freemasonry.Freemasonry has been condemned repeatedly by popes since Clement XII in 1738.The reasons for this repeated condemnation include the immorality of the secret oaths undertaken by masonic initiates, the fundamental conflict between masonic belief and Roman Catholic dogma (i.e. Christian belief), and the subversive aspects of a secret society which continues to plot against church, government, and the established traditionalist based order.However, despite these problematic concerns and fundamental differences between Freemasonry and Catholicism, certain individuals have attempted to urge the hierarchy to remove the ban of excommunication upon those Catholics who become Freemasons.De Poncins quotes at length from two works by the "progressive Catholic" writer Alec Mellor (_Our Separated Brethren_ and _La Franc-Maconnerie a l'Heure du Choix_) which attempt to legitimize freemasonry and integrate it into Catholicism.Mellor proposes a concocted "progressive Catholicism" against what he regards as integrism and traditionalism.It is this "progressive Catholicism" which has taken over the church by storm in the debacle and confusion following the Second Vatican Council.De Poncins clearly shows the dangers of such an approach to masonry and continues to demonstrate that masonry is fundamentally at odds with Roman Catholicism.De Poncins outlines the role of masonry in the French Revolution, the relationships between Judaism and Masonry, and the gnosticism and even Satanism which lurks behind masonry's supposed rationalistic, atheistic (Enlightenment) worldview.The two forms of masonry - regular and irregular - are discussed by de Poncins in detail as well as the connections between (European) Continental and Anglo-American freemasonry.Finally, the supposedly fundamental differences between masonry and communism are shown to be illusory.De Poncins demonstrates that masonry did indeed play a role in the Bolshevik Revolution in Russia and shows how the communist-anarchists in Spain were under the influence of masonry as well as the Hungarian communists led by Bela Kun.De Poncins concludes with a chapter on what he regards as the major factors involved in twentieth century masonry.Here he provides documentation revealing connections between masonry and the assassination which provoked the First World War.Also a thorough examination of certain curious aspects of President Roosevelt's policies with regard to the Russians during the Second World War and the Yalta agreement are examined.Again, the role of masonry is found to be prominent.In an article entitled "How we won the war and lost the peace", W. Bullitt a former American ambassador to Moscow explains the travesty of the communist Soviet victory during the Second World War.By allowing the partition of Germany and the requisition of Eastern Europe by the Soviets, the Allies allowed a situation to occur which resulted in the creation of the Cold War.De Poncins ends his book with a discussion of a certain society of "progressive Catholics" within communist Poland called "Pax".De Poncins shows that "Pax" is in fact nothing more nor less than a communist-freemasonic front attempting to infiltrate the Catholic Church within Poland.The poor state of the church and its hierarchy within the communist country of Poland is explained by de Poncins and the role such secret organizations as "Pax" have in furthering that state while collaborating with a communist totalitarian regime is shown.This book provides a good examination of the fundamental and secret warfare between the forces of light represented by Christ's Catholic Church and the forces of subversion represented by secret societies. ... Read more

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68 pages. Topics include who are the freemasons, historic roots, the birth of modern masonry, lodge structure, world structure-supreme councils, british and commonwealth structure, american structure, the shriners, affiliated masonic organisations, other lodges and secret societies, the mormon connection, let's name som names, can a christian be a freemason? and much more. ... Read more