The symbolism of freemasonry : illustrating and explaining its science and philosophy, its legends, myths and symbols / / by Albert G. Mackey

• Autore: Mackey Albert Gallatin <1807-1881.>
• Pubblicazione: [Luton, England], : Andrews U.K. Ltd., 2010
• Edizione: 1st ed.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 v. (unpaged)
• Disciplina: 366.1
• Soggetto topico: Freemasonry - Symbolism
• Note generali: Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references.
• Nota di contenuto: Cover -- Contents -- Front Matter -- Title Page -- Publisher Information -- Dedication -- Preface -- The Symbolism of Freemasonry -- The Origin and Progress of Freemasonry -- The Noachidae -- The Primitive Freemasonry of Antiquity -- The Spurious Freemasonry of Antiquity -- The Ancient Mysteries -- The Dionysiac Artificers -- The Union of Speculative and Operative Masonry at the Temple of Solomon -- The Travelling Freemasons of the Middle Ages -- Disseverance of the Operative Element -- The System of Symbolic Instuction -- The Speculative Science and the Operative Art -- The Symbolism of Solomon's Temple -- The Form of the Lodge -- The Officers of a Lodge -- The Point Within a Circle -- The Covering of the Lodge -- Ritualistic Symbolism -- The Rite of Discalceation -- The Rite of Investiture -- The Symbolism of the Gloves -- The Rite of Circumambulation -- The Rite of Intrusting, and the Symbolism of Light -- Symbolism of the Corner-Stone -- The Ineffable Name -- The Legends of Freemasonry -- The Legend of the Winding Stairs -- The Legend of the Third Degree -- The Sprig of Acacia -- The Symbolism of Labour -- The Stone of Foundation -- The Lost Word -- Synoptical Index -- Footnotes -- Also Available from Andrews UK.
• Sommario/riassunto: This fascinating book explains to the reader the multitude of symbolism present in Freemasonry, and discusses the truths, facts and legends behind the world's most famous 'secret' society. An excellent read both for members of the masonic movement and those interested in finding out more about its history, this book will answer many of your questions. It was originally published in 1882 and has now been converted and updated by Andrews UK especially for today's digital eBook platforms.
• Titolo autorizzato: The symbolism of freemasonry
• ISBN: 1-282-75681-8; 9786612756818; 1-84989-200-8
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910812445903321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II