Freemasons Best Books http://www.MasonicBooks.Heisner.info/ Author John Heisner discusses the symbolism of Pythagorean philosophy in relation to Christianity and the rough ashlar.
Secrets of the Freemasons Book
If freedom is to permanently replace repression, the principles of Freemasonry must be put into practice by people and nations. In other words, as with most other matters upon which Masonry weighs in, it is more important that each individual is armed with the tools necessary to resist arbitrary power and rule than it is to arm the masses with weapons of human destruction.
One of the stone images carved into the interior of the chapel symbolizes a Green Man, which in certain religious studies has been associated with so-called pagan religions. After carefully studying those images, it appears more likely that the Green Man is consistent with a more Masonic interpretation of the Deity than of any other religion or philosophy. The depiction is clearly that of a man’s head with leafy vines growing from inside extending outward through the mouth and traveling upward forming a dense bushy vegetation.
Art is a seed of man’s spirituality, for from a simple sentence in a masterful work of literature, or from one line drawn in a painting flow messages and ideas that those who either read, or observe may interpret for their respective personal improvement. It is the basis for mankind’s regeneration, or transmutation from a state of unknowing to a state of knowing – much like the ancient alchemists transformed tin into gold. Thus, the Green Man symbolizes the wisdom which man acquires from the knowledge he has gained as a direct result of his growth in spiritual matters commencing with the mustard seed, or smallest particle of spiritual knowledge imparted to him.
Introduction by Joseph Fort Newton. Contents: A System of Morality; The First Degree; The Meaning of Initiation; Entered, Passed, Raised; Imperfect Symbolism; The Third Degree; The Book of the Dead; The Christian Mysteries; The Mystical Fact; The Place of Darkness; Operative Masonry; The Old Charges; Living Stone; The Kabalah; The Divine Name; The Temple; The Builder; Craft Masonry.
The author presents 100 questions on the symbolism of Masonry, which he contends are things which every Mason should know. Following each question in the list, the author gives the page number(s) where the corresponding answer can be found. A great guide for any Mason, those interested in Masonic symbolism or Masonry in general.
THIS 24 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Perfect Ashlar and Other Masonic Symbols, by John T. Lawrence. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766108341.
Introduction by Joseph Fort Newton. Contents: A System of Morality; The First Degree; The Meaning of Initiation; Entered, Passed, Raised; Imperfect Symbolism; The Third Degree; The Book of the Dead; The Christian Mysteries; The Mystical Fact; The Place of Darkness; Operative Masonry; The Old Charges; Living Stone; The Kabalah; The Divine Name; The Temple; The Builder; Craft Masonry.
THIS 18 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Perfect Ashlar and Other Masonic Symbols, by John T. Lawrence. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766108341.
THIS 22 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Signs and Symbols of Primordial Man, by Albert Churchward. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564591050.
THIS 46 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Arcana of Freemasonry, by Albert Churchward. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564591069.
Interpretation of the symbolism of the Masonic Lodge. Contains considerations of the sources of these symbols. Underlying the ceremonies practiced by the Freemasons of the present day, there is a system of philosophy which is based on the lofty conception of the Most High God as a Being who indwells the Light, and is Himself "light." Those who are in fellowship with Him, enjoy His light, even in the dark. If, therefore, we would grasp the meaning and purpose of what is said and done in the Lodge, we must keep this fundamental thought uppermost in our mind. In His light shall we see light.
THIS 46 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Arcana of Freemasonry, by Albert Churchward. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564591069.
For more than 500 years, the symbology of Freemasonry has fostered a secret stream of radical ideas running just beneath the surface of popular culture today. These ideas, illuminated by public symbols hidden in full view, have influenced and shaped the society we have today. Despite this ongoing record of inspiration, no illustrated guide book to the basic ideas of Masonic Symbology has even been published and the story remains mysterious until now. This authoritative guide reveals how this symbology has been the backdrop to key historical events in the history of humanity from ancient times and how, in more recent times, inspired leaders have harnessed the symbols' power to bring about change in society. Renowned Freemasonry historian Dr. Robert Lomas takes you inside the Secret Order and shows you how Entered Apprentices first learn their craft, and how continual exposure to these mystical symbols can change the way you think. You'll explore the six mysterious Tracing Boards that are at the heart of every Masonic Grand Lodge, ending with the final, most mystical symbol, known as "the Centre." Let The Secret Power of Masonic Symbols be your personal guide and show you how these symbols have made their indelible mark on the past, and how they will continue to influence society in the future.
Acclaimed by Publishers Weekly as "a classic reference, dizzying in its breadth," this volume explores the themes underlying ancient mythology, philosophy, and religion. Hundreds of entries range from esoteric elements of Islamic and Christian history to arcane rituals practiced by Druids, Freemasons, alchemists, and other secret societies. 16 pages of color plates, 100 black-and-white illustrations.
Mysterious organizations and their hidden realms form the true foundations of Manhattan and Don takes you down to explore their depths.Uncover ancient buried secrets with host Don Wildman.Freemasons real masons mobsters and others all call New York City's underground ''home.''Surprising discoveries lie just below our feet under the streets of today's greatest cities.
2012: Science Or Superstition DVD December 21 2012: the end date of the sophisticated Long Count Calendar created by the ancient Maya in central America. Countless books and websites magazine articles and newspaper headlines debate its meaning with enthusiasts in two camps: those forecasting apocalypse the end of time and those who see a coming renewal a rebirth of consciousness. Adding fuel to the debate some scientists see the increasing number of natural disasters in recent years as evidence of a catastrophic climax of events in 2012. How much of what we're hearing is science and how much is superstition? In this film the leading researchers writers and scientists in the field tell us exactly what this date means to them why it s important and what we should expect. Featured in the film are Graham Hancock John Major Jenkins Daniel Pinchbeck Alberto Villoldo Anthony Aveni Robert Bauval Jim Marrs Walter Cruttenden Lawrence E. Joseph Douglas Rushkoff John Anthony West and Benito Vegas Duran. Nostradamus 2012 DVD It's a year that many have prophesied will bring a catastrophic end to life as we know it. Whatever is in store-a massive cosmic collision a global environmental disaster an Armageddon-like religious showdown or a more subtle transformation-many believe that 2012 will mark a major shift in the history of our planet. But what is there to substantiate such fears?A detailed historical investigation of this chilling prophecy is the mission of Nostradamus 2012 an exciting HISTORY special that casts the doomsday warning in a frighteningly modern context. December 21 2012 is bearing down on us with alarming speed. Whether or not we are able to collectively heed the warnings and affect a course to avert disaster may be the defining moment of the modern age.BONUS FEATURES: Additional Footage: The Sun The Egyptians End of Time The Hopi and The Masons
The Lost Symbol (Hardcover) Dan Brown's new novel the eagerly awaited follow-up to his #1 international phenomenon The Da Vinci Code which was the bestselling hardcover adult novel of all time was published on September 15 2009. The Lost Symbol will once again feature Dan Brown's unforgettable protagonist Robert Langdon. ''The Lost Symbol is a brilliant and compelling thriller. Dan Brown's prodigious talent for storytelling infused with history codes and intrigue is on full display in this new book. This is one of the most anticipated publications in recent history and it was well worth the wait '' said Sonny Mehta Chairman and Editor in Chief of the Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group. Brown's longtime editor Jason Kaufman Vice President and Executive Editor at Doubleday said ''Nothing ever is as it first appears in a Dan Brown novel. This book's narrative takes place in a twelve-hour period and from the first page Dan's readers will feel the thrill of discovery as they follow Robert Langdon through a masterful and unexpected new landscape. The Lost Symbol is full of surprises. ''This novel has been a strange and wonderful journey ' said Brown. 'Weaving five years of research into the story's twelve-hour timeframe was an exhilarating challenge. Robert Langdon's life clearly moves a lot faster than mine.'' Mysteries of the Freemasons DVD They claim they're merely a civic-minded fraternity bound together by harmless rituals. But throughout their long history the Freemasons have been reviled as devil worshippers accused of provoking revolution and suspected of plotting to take over the world. Witness in MYSTERIES OF THE FREEMASONS the untold story of the world's oldest secret society as clandestine codes patterns in the sky and murder reveal a radically new picture of the nation's founding fathers. Dramatic reenactments expert interviews sophisticated CGI and original location documentary footage transport viewers back to the time when Freemasons led the Revolution framed the Declaration of Independence designed our nation's capital and in the early years of the Republic grew to unmatched heights of influence and power. HISTORY⢠exposes the origins of this underground society from the stealing of King Solomon's treasure to the three evils against which Freemasons believe they're still struggling: ignorance fanaticism and tyranny to a present-day initiation ceremony attended by 2.5 million Freemasons from around the world. Featuring historians Stephen Bullock Dan Burstein Brent Morris Akram Elias and author David Shugarts. BONUS FEATURE: Documentary: ''Secret Societies''
Angels & Demons Decoded DVD ANGELS & DEMONS DECODED investigates the fascinating truths behind The Da Vinci Code author Dan Brown's first novel.From centuries-old secret societies to the sometimes uneasy relationship between the Vatican and leading scientists this special will thrill and inform viewers about a monumental time in world history. Dan Brown's bestselling novels have ignited both controversy and outrage but how much of their stories of centuries-old clandestine societies and papal scandals are based on truth? What dark secrets of the Illuminati the Freemasons Galileo and the Church itself remain untold? Investigate the fascinating truths behind Brown's first novel from ancient secret societies to real-world cryptography from the high-stakes intrigue surrounding the installation of a new Pope to the occasionally uneasy relationship between the Vatican and leading scientists in this revealing special from HISTORYâ¢. Uncloaking many of the historical facts of a monumental time in world history ANGELS & DEMONS DECODED examines religious conspiracies secret 'codes' hidden in Roman architecture and artwork and controversial theories that pit science against faith -- with life or death consequences. Renowned symbologists art historians religious scholars scientists and other experts help unravel the mysteries and expose any diabolical plots to destroy the Church. Angels & Demons (Hardcover) Before The Da Vinci Code there was Angels & Demons the explosive thriller that introduced the mysterious world of Harvard symbologist Robesrt Langdon. Now Dan Brown's legions of fans can add a breathtaking new dimension to the Angels & Demons reading experience with this Special Illustrated Edition featuring 150 images of the architectural highlights religious symbols paintings maps sculptures and locations found in this contemporary classic. An ancient secret brotherhood. A devastating new weapon of destruction. An unthinkable target. When world-renowned Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon is summoned to a Swiss research facility to analyze a mysterious symbol -- seared into the chest of a murdered physicist -- he discovers evidence of the unimaginable: the resurgence of an ancient secret brotherhood known as the Illuminati...the most powerful underground organization ever to walk the earth. The Illuminati has now surfaced to carry out the final phase of its legendary vendetta against and age-old enemy. Langdon's worst fears are confirmed on the eve of the Vatican's holy conclave when a messenger of the Illuminati announces they have hidden an unstoppable time bomb at the very heart of Vatican City. With the countdown under way Langdon jets to Rome to join forces with Vittoria Vetra a beautiful and mysterious Italian scientist to assist the Vatican in a desperate bid for survival. No Dan Brown library is complete without this lavishly illustrated special edition. No true lover of suspense fiction will be able to resist the exhilarating blend of scholarly intrigue and relentless adventure found in Angels & Demons.
Nostradamus 2012 DVD It's a year that many have prophesied will bring a catastrophic end to life as we know it. Whatever is in store-a massive cosmic collision a global environmental disaster an Armageddon-like religious showdown or a more subtle transformation-many believe that 2012 will mark a major shift in the history of our planet. But what is there to substantiate such fears? A detailed historical investigation of this chilling prophecy is the mission of Nostradamus 2012 an exciting HISTORY special that casts the doomsday warning in a frighteningly modern context. December 21 2012 is bearing down on us with alarming speed. Whether or not we are able to collectively heed the warnings and affect a course to avert disaster may be the defining moment of the modern age.BONUS FEATURES: Additional Footage: The Sun The Egyptians End of Time The Hopi and The Masons Seven Signs of the Apocalypse DVD War famine plague... According to the Book of Revelation in the Bible these are three of the four horsemen of a coming apocalypse. The fourth? The anti-Christ in human form walking somewhere among us. Could this 2 000-year-old prophecy actually come true? And could it be about to happen today? In this fascinating special HISTORY decodes the ancient prophecy which actually consists of seven signs within seven signs within seven more signs and examines whether any of them could be linked to actual or potential occurrences today. What kinds of occurrences? Asteroids earthquakes volcanic eruptions red tides global warming and plagues.We also explore what would happen if the seven-signs prophecy were to unfold right now. It's fascinating. It's scary. It's riveting. And a word of warning: The prophecy ends with Armageddon the final battle between good and evil.
Behind the impenetrable veil of secrecy this compelling documentary explores the origins practices and influences of the infinitely fascinating wildly misunderstood organization.Gain rare accurate insight into the millennia-long history of the Freemasons.Features conversations with renowned historians and Society leaders.Witness a dramatic reenactment of the ultra-secret Master Mason initiation ritual.
Investigates the history and symbology so prominent in the creation of the United States and traces the intricate connections of the Founders with Freemasonry other secret organizations and between each other. How did the trademarks of the highly secretive Masons become integrated into the Great Seal and on the dollar bill containing the All-Seeing Eye? Did the grid design of the nation's capital--commissioned by George Washington and completed by Pierre L'Enfant--contain occult symbols embraced by the Illuminati in 1776? Did Benjamin Franklin and George Washington deliberately enlist 33 Freemason generals from France to grow the fraternal brotherhood among Masonic nations? Explore the secret (and secretly dark) sides of the men responsible for laying the foundation of the United States.
Dan Brown's bestselling novels have ignited both controversy and outrage but how much of their stories of centuries-old clandestine societies and papal scandals are based on truth? What dark secrets of the Illuminati the Freemasons Galileo and the Church itself remain untold? Investigate the fascinating truths behind Brown's first novel from ancient secret societies to real-world cryptography from the high-stakes intrigue surrounding the installation of a new Pope to the occasionally uneasy relationship between the Vatican and leading scientists in this revealing special from HISTORYâ¢. Uncloaking many of the historical facts of a monumental time in world history ANGELS & DEMONS DECODED examines religious conspiracies secret "codes" hidden in Roman architecture and artwork and controversial theories that pit science against faith - with life or death consequences. Renowned symbologists art historians religious scholars scientists and other experts help unravel the mysteries and expose any diabolical plots to destroy the Church. Featuring scenes from the new movie Angels & Demons as well as interviews with Tom Hanks and director Ron Howard.
They claim they're merely a civic-minded fraternity bound together by harmless rituals. But throughout their long history the Freemasons have been reviled as devil worshippers accused of provoking revolution and suspected of plotting to take over the world. Witness in MYSTERIES OF THE FREEMASONS the untold story of the world's oldest secret society as clandestine codes patterns in the sky and murder reveal a radically new picture of the nation's founding fathers. Dramatic reenactments expert interviews sophisticated CGI and original location documentary footage transport viewers back to the time when Freemasons led the Revolution framed the Declaration of Independence designed our nation's capital and in the early years of the Republic grew to unmatched heights of influence and power. HISTORY⢠exposes the origins of this underground society from the stealing of King Solomon's treasure to the three evils against which Freemasons believe they're still struggling: ignorance fanaticism and tyranny to a present-day initiation ceremony attended by 2.5 million Freemasons from around the world. Featuring historians Stephen Bullock Dan Burstein Brent Morris Akram Elias and author David Shugarts. BONUS FEATURE: Documentary "Secret Societies"
