Bacon Masonry: Revealing The Meaning Of That Mystic Word And Showing Francis Bacon To Be The Original Designer Of Speculative Freemasonry (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169261679)

""Bacon Masonry"" is a book that explores the origins and meaning of the word ""masonry"" in the context of Freemasonry. The author, George V. Tudhope, argues that Francis Bacon, a prominent philosopher and statesman in the 16th and 17th centuries, was the original designer of speculative Freemasonry. Tudhope provides evidence from Bacon's writings and the historical context of his time to support this claim.The book delves into the symbolism and rituals of Freemasonry, drawing connections to Bacon's philosophy and beliefs. Tudhope argues that Bacon's vision for Freemasonry was to create a society of enlightened individuals who would use reason and knowledge to improve the world. He also discusses the role of secrecy in Freemasonry and how it relates to Bacon's ideas about the power of knowledge.Overall, ""Bacon Masonry"" offers a unique perspective on the origins and meaning of Freemasonry, and sheds light on the influence of Francis Bacon on this secretive society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: George V. Tudhope
ISBN-10: 1169261671
ISBN-13: 9781169261679
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 144
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.04lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.38d