[.uk] Meaning of Masonry (ISBN 0517331942)

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This book discloses the real purpose of modern Masonry, and clearly states the true body of teaching and practice concerning the Esoteric meaning of Masonic Ritual. Written by a great mystic to promote a deeper understanding of the Fraternity. Please Note: This book is easy to read in true text, not scanned images that can sometimes be difficult to decipher. The Microsoft eBook has a contents page linked to the chapter headings for easy navigation. The Adobe eBook has bookmarks at chapter headings and is printable up to two full copies per year. Both versions are text searchable.

What The Rabbit Hole Looks Like:
One of the best books on Fremasonry anywhere! This is the book that removes the scales from the Freemason's eyes with surgical precision. The author is really concerned about the reader as a Freemason, not just as a member of the fraternity. So often it is that members of the fraternity are not Freemasons; they are just members. Make no mistake here, Wilmshurst is writing to the Freemasons. This book reveals the symbols behind the symbols; the screts behind the secrets; the Freemasons behind the Masons (You'll need to think about that one. And don't ask me because I won't tell). This is a book about Freemasonry not targeting everybody involved with Freemasonry. Written nearly a century ago, it appeals only to a select minority within Freemasonry's ranks (which is shameful). You would think others would have got the message long ago. But unfortunately for the world, that just ain't so. Members will read this book and walk away with nothing--they enjoy that. Members are afraid to look behind Freemasonry's myriad veils, anyway, most are comfortable with a surface knowledge and a shallow understanding. But Freemasons will read this book and never walk away from it. To be sure, this is what going down the rabbit hole is all about; this is the red pill. This is the stuff "they" don't tell you in the lodge. This book is not easy reading. But if you're accustomed to this reading genre, you won't find the Edwardian English in the book too archaic to keep up with. And even if you never read this genre, but you are a Freemason and not just a member of the fraternity, you will find your way around the archaic expressions with little difficulty. Language, notwithstanding, the message here is so potent and timeless, it makes no difference. The author eloquently emphasizes throughout the book that Freemasonry's ancient message, is its true message (which is spiritual), and therefore cannot be received from its concrete, surface symbolism, but rather from the timeless principles which emanate from within the allegories, rituals, and spiritual interpretation of the symbols. After reading The Meaning of Masonry, Freemasons are sure to see a light they never saw in the lodge.

My Husband and his books:
Well all I can really comment is that my dear husband loves the book. He will not speak on it or about it, though. He gave me the title, I ordered the book for him. He read it from cover to cover immediately and placed it away in his secret safe place. I am happy as long as he is happy.

An Invaluable Find:
I teach a course on the history of Witchcraft at a local esoteric shop, and this book was invaluable to my research. Wilmhurst assumes that the reader already has some background in Masonry, so I don't recommend this as a first-read to anyone just beginning to learn about either Masonry or the Mysteries. However, for any serious student of the occult, mysticism, magick, Witchcraft, Masonry or the Mystery traditions, this book is an excellent find. All of the bits and pieces of information I've picked up over the years concerning Masonry make a great deal more sense now. Concerning Wilmhurst's writing style: on a few occasions I had to go back and re-read a passage to catch the meaning, but didn't find the author's language problematic, as some reviewers have complained. However, this book is adapted from a series of lectures, so I will forewarn that it can be repetitive. Overall, I found that the content of the author's material far outweighed the somewhat unfamiliar writing style.

thin and no substance:
The title says alot I my expectations were high. Too bad they were not met. After reading pages after pages I sit with the fealing of getting very little substance and my notebook has barely any good points worth writing down. If you want to know the message freemasonry teaches and how they use the symbols, there are far better books than this. Some of those books are even free.

On "The Meaning Of Masonry":
While teaching The Ancient Mysteries and History, I ran across this well written book. It is the best book on what Masonry is about. It is the true meaning of Masonry. It is at the top with recommended books by The Grand Lodge of California and of my local lodge. Every Mason should have a copy and read it over and over.The Meaning of Masonry