Roman Catholicism and Freemasonry (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162587486)

""Roman Catholicism and Freemasonry"" is a book written by Dudley Wright that explores the relationship between the Roman Catholic Church and the Masonic fraternity. The author delves into the history of both institutions, tracing their origins and development over time. He examines the teachings and practices of each organization, highlighting areas of overlap and divergence. Wright also explores the conflicts that have arisen between the Catholic Church and Freemasonry, particularly in the 19th and 20th centuries. He examines the reasons behind these conflicts and analyzes the various attempts to reconcile the two institutions. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the complex relationship between Roman Catholicism and Freemasonry, shedding light on the historical, cultural, and religious factors that have shaped their interactions over the years.1922. This is a historical, not controversial, work. It contains a full translation of the official Bulls, Encyclic Letters and Decrees issued against the Craft by Popes and Bishops, as well as the official records of the sufferings imposed upon Freemasons under the Inquisition. It throws interesting sidelights onto the history of Freemasonry in the United Kingdom and Europe, and gives particulars of secret societies into which only Catholics were permitted to be initiated.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: Dudley Wright
ISBN-10: 1162587482
ISBN-13: 9781162587486
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 260
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.55d