Bonseigneur Rituals a Collection of 18th Century Ecossais Rituals (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161359428)

Bonseigneur Rituals is a book that collects a series of 18th-century Ecossais rituals. The author, Gerry L. Prinsen, has compiled these rituals in order to provide a comprehensive look into the practices and beliefs of the Ecossais Freemasonry movement during this time period. The book includes detailed descriptions of each ritual, as well as explanations of their historical and cultural significance. Additionally, the author provides commentary and analysis on the meaning and purpose of these rituals, making this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Freemasonry or the broader cultural and social context of the 18th century. Overall, Bonseigneur Rituals is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of Freemasonry or the broader cultural and social context of the 18th century.This books contains volumes one and two of the original book. These rituals have most probably been in use in an irregular lodge of colored people at Port de Paix, San Domingo. The lodge being situated in an isolated area of the island, there has been no updating of the rituals, a usual procedure during the 18th century. The collection therefore represents a very old version of the ritual, copied around 1785 to serve for the newly erected lodge at New Orleans in 1794. An introduction gives the results of the historical research.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: Gerry L. Prinsen
ISBN-10: 1161359427
ISBN-13: 9781161359428
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 236
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.38lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.56d