In the first comprehensive history of the fraternity known to outsiders primarily for its secrecy and rituals, Steven Bullock traces Freemasonry through its first century in America.
*; Explores esoteric practices for individual development, handed down from a primordial tradition and discernable in alchemy, Hermetism, religious doctrines, Tantra, Taoism, Buddhism, Vedanta, and the pagan mysteries of the West *; Reveals the ultimate magical goal of the ';Absolute Individual,' the immortal and divine potential that requires rare gifts and extraordinary efforts for its realization This volume, the third in the series, complements the first two, yet they are not strictly sequential, and their contents can be read in any order.
Explores the American Masonic system and its strengths and failings *; Examines the history of Freemasonry in the United States from the colonial era and the Revolutionary War to the rise of the Scottish branch onward *; Investigates the racial split in American Freemasonry between black lodges and white and how, unlike French lodges, women are ineligible to become Masons in the U.
Explores how a secret cabal of influential families has shaped the United States according to the principles of sacred geometry and Goddess veneration *; Exposes the esoteric influences behind the National Grange Order of Husbandry *; Examines the sacred design and hidden purpose of the Washington Monument *; Reveals how the three obelisks in New York City depict the stars of Orion's Belt *; Explains how every baseball diamond is actually a temple to the Goddess In America: Nation of the Goddess, Alan Butler and Janet Wolter reveal how a secret cabal of influential ';Venus' families with a lineage tracing back to the Eleusinian Mysteries has shaped the history of the United States since its founding.
Gwenda Roland apresenta uma obra reveladora, "As Mulheres na Maçonaria: Entre Mistérios e Revelações", que desvenda a participação feminina em uma das mais enigmáticas e tradicionalmente masculinas instituições do mundo.
A detailed examination of the controversial expeditions to the Tayos Cave complex in Ecuador and the treasures glimpsed in its depths *; Reconstructs the expeditions from the 1960s and '70s, including the Mormon Church's search for lost tablets, Stanley Hall's quest with Neil Armstrong, and sightings of a metal library, books of gold, copper plates, and a quartz sarcophagus *; Includes photos from the author's own dangerous expeditions to the Tayos Caves *; Explores connections to Atlantis, Ancient Astronauts, and the Hollow Earth theory and the possibility of tunnel networks that extend from the Rocky Mountains to Patagonia The Cuevas de los Tayos is a cavern complex in the Amazon rain forest of Ecuador.
Gwenda Roland nos presenta una obra reveladora y profunda en "Mujeres en los Ritos Masones: Pioneras de lo Prohibido", un estudio exhaustivo y apasionante sobre la participación histórica y contemporánea de las mujeres en la masonería.
Freemasonry played a major role in the economic and social life of the Victorian era but it has received very little sustained attention by academic historians.
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Tauchen Sie ein in die geheimnisvolle Welt der mittelalterlichen Geheimgesellschaften und entdecken Sie die faszinierenden Geschichten der Tempelritter und anderer mystischer Bruderschaften.
*; Details the rise and fall of this famous and infamous Order, including its penetration of Bavarian society and its destruction by the Bavarian government *; Explains the Bavarian Illuminati's grades, rituals, ceremonies, and fundamental philosophies and examines the leaders of the Order *; Contains the only surviving record of documents that were destroyed during the two World Wars The Bavarian Order of the Illuminati is the most celebrated secret society in the world.
By reading "e;The Rosicrucian Quest for Universal Truth,"e; you will be able to learn about the fascinating combination of history and mysticism that surrounds the Rosicrucians.
When George Washington, first President of the United States, laid the foundation stone of the Capitol Building of the city that was to bear his name, he did so wearing full Masonic regalia.
All three volumes of the occult classic available together as a deluxe boxed set for the first timeVolume I includes translations of rare texts alongside rites, practices, and arcane magical knowledge Volume II offers studies of mystery traditions throughout history and shares authentic initiatic wisdom and a rigorous selection of initiatory exercises Volume III explores esoteric practices for individual development and realization of immortal and divine potential, handed down from a primordial tradition In 1927 Julius Evola and other leading Italian esotericists formed the mysterious UR group.
Choice Outstanding Academic Title for 2020With the dramatic rise of Freemasonry in the eighteenth century, art played a fundamental role in its practice, rhetoric, and global dissemination, while Freemasonry, in turn, directly influenced developments in art.
'Convincingly researched and thoroughly entertaining' - Wall Street JournalTHE TIMES BEST BOOKS OF 2020'This book shows that, despite rumours of demon dwarfs, piano-playing crocodiles and world domination, the real story of the Freemasons is one of male eccentricity.
This unique history of the Civil War considers the impact of nineteenth-century American secret societies on the path to as well as the course of the war.
Uses the principles of sacred geometry, archaeological evidence, and Native American legend to discover the site of a secret Templar settlement in Nova Scotia*; Offers evidence that Scottish prince Henry Sinclair not only sailed to the New World 100 years before Columbus, but that he also established a refuge there for the Templars fleeing persecution*; Shows that the Grail, the holy bloodline connecting the House of David to the Merovingian dynasty through Jesus and Mary Magdalene, was hidden in the New WorldIn 1398, almost 100 years before Columbus arrived in the New World, the Scottish prince Henry Sinclair, Earl of Orkney, sailed to what is today Nova Scotia, where his presence was recorded by Micmac Indian legends about Glooskap.
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An international bestseller - the secret history and shocking legacy of the Holy GrailA nineteenth century French priest discovers something in his mountain village at the foot of The Pyrenees which enables him to amass and spend a fortune of millions of pounds.
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The network of freemasons and Masonic lodges in the Middle East is an opaque and mysterious one, and is all too often seen - within the area - as a vanguard for Western purposes of regional domination.
A history of how mystical and spiritual influences have shaped Russia's identity and politics and what it means for the future of world civilization *; Examines Russia's spiritual history, from its pagan origins and Eastern Orthodox mysticism to secret societies, Rasputin, Roerich, Blavatsky, and Dostoyevsky *; Explains the visionary writings of the spiritual philosophers of Russia's Silver Age, which greatly influence Putin today *; Explores what Russia's unique identity and its history of messianic politics and apocalyptic thought mean for its future on the world stage At the turn of the 20th century, a period known as the Silver Age, Russia was undergoing a powerful spiritual and cultural rebirth.
A compelling argument that connects the lost treasure of the Knights Templar to the mysterious money pit on Oak Island, Nova Scotia, that has baffled treasure hunters for two centuries *; Fascinating occult detective work linking the Cathars, the Scottish Masons, and Renne-le-Chateau to the elusive treasure pit on Oak Island *; Draws on new evidence recently unearthed in Italy, France, and Scotland to provide a compelling solution to one of the world's most enduring mysteries When the Order of Knights Templar was ruthlessly dissolved in 1307 by King Philip the Fair of France it possessed immense wealth and political power, yet none of the treasure the Templars amassed has ever been found.
First written in 1890, The Etiquette of Freemasonry is a timeless window into the mysterious traditions and practices of one of historys most intriguing secret societies.
In this enthralling historical detective story, the authors of The Holy Blood and the Holy Grail trace the flight after 1309 of the Knights Templar from Europe to Scotland, where the Templar heritage was to take root, and would be perpetuated by a network of noble families.
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In 1908, the revolution of the Young Turks deposed the dictatorship of Sultan Abdulhamid II and established a constitutional regime that became the major ruling power in the Ottoman empire.
"e;Secrets of Strict Observance"e; delves into the veiled world of Freemasonry, offering a rare glimpse into the rituals and historical significance of this enigmatic fraternity.
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