{"product_id":"the-mysteries-of-freemasonry-essays-on-masonic-history-symbolism-the-esoteric-and-the-future-of-freemasonry-paperback","title":"The Mysteries of Freemasonry: Essays on Masonic History, Symbolism, the Esoteric, and the Future of Freemasonry - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMark E. Koltko-Rivera\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this book, noted Masonic author Mark E. Koltko-Rivera, Ph.D. (author of \u003ci\u003eFreemasonry: An Introduction\u003c\/i\u003e) collects his best Masonic writing as published in journals and magazines, and as delivered as Masonic addresses. The 16 papers collected here include the following: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003ePart One: Masonic History\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e 1 Why bother with Masonic history?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e 2 Freemasonry, the founding of the United States, and the American future\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e 3 The transmission of esoteric knowledge and the origins of modern Freemasonry\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e 4 The Masonic roots of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e 5 Of Masons and Mormons: The relationship between Freemasonry's rituals of initiation and the Latter-day Saint temple ceremonies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e 6 Freemasonry in nineteenth century New York: A true story of murder, resurrection, and the Illuminati\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003ePart Two: Masonic Symbolism\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e 7 The Inner Order of Freemasonry: Attitudes towards and methods for the study of symbolism\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e 8 The Temple and Tabernacle: Symbols of transformation  including instructions for a visualization exercise to further personal development] \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003ePart Three: The Esoteric\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e 9 The mysteries of Freemasonry (some assembly required) \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e10 Secret knowledge and the value of Freemasonry\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e11 Freemasonry and the esoteric: Thoughts on esoterically oriented Masonic education and research  with extensive study suggestions] \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e12 Kabbalah: A primer for Freemasons\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003ePart Four: Building A Future for Freemasonry\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e13 A central purpose of Freemasonry: Personal transformation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e14 A Masonic manifesto for the 21st century\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e15 The resurgence of Freemasonry: Why it is needed and how it can be accomplished  with a clear program to bring about the Resurgence] \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e16 Freemasonry and global domination: Simple steps to ruling the world\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMark E. Koltko-Rivera, Ph.D. has appeared on the Discovery and History Channels as an expert on Freemasonry. The author of \u003ci\u003eFreemasonry: An Introduction\u003c\/i\u003e, he is a popular Masonic speaker whose work has appeared in \u003ci\u003eThe Philalethes\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHeredom\u003c\/i\u003e, and other Masonic publications. He is a member of Masonic lodges in Florida and New York (F\u0026amp;AM). He holds a doctorate from the Department of Applied Psychology at New York University.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 318\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.67 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 07, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51795011469600,"sku":"9781981318643","price":33.68,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/a732d9c830c69fab804cad9679e4e6eb.webp?v=1780740597","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-mysteries-of-freemasonry-essays-on-masonic-history-symbolism-the-esoteric-and-the-future-of-freemasonry-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}