The Hung Society Or the Society of Heaven and Earth (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169821095)

The Hung Society Or the Society of Heaven and Earth is a historical and anthropological study of the secret society known as the Hung Society, also referred to as the Society of Heaven and Earth. Written by J. S. M. Ward, the book explores the origins, beliefs, rituals, and practices of the society, which originated in China and spread to various parts of Southeast Asia and beyond.The book delves into the society's history, tracing its roots back to the Ming dynasty in China and its subsequent migration to other parts of the world. It also examines the society's religious and philosophical beliefs, which are a blend of Taoism, Confucianism, and Buddhism.The author provides detailed accounts of the society's initiation rituals, which involve elaborate ceremonies and tests of courage and loyalty. The book also explores the society's organizational structure, including its hierarchy of leaders and its system of secret codes and symbols.Throughout the book, Ward draws on a wide range of sources, including historical records, personal accounts, and his own fieldwork. The result is a comprehensive and fascinating look at one of the most mysterious and intriguing secret societies in the world.1925. Volumes 1 through 3. Like Freemasonry in the West, the Hung or Triad Society seems to claim it is a lineal descendant of the ancient mysteries. Its signs are of primeval antiquity, but it represents the Higher Degrees in Freemasonry rather than the Craft in that the main part of the ritual deals with what is supposed to befall a man after death. The Hung ritual is full of words which have an ordinary and a special Hung meaning. In this book, the ritual is set out in as complete a form as possible, with notes on its meaning and evidence to show the original basis on which it rests. Beautifully illustrated.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: J. S. M. Ward, W. G. Stirling
ISBN-10: 116982109X
ISBN-13: 9781169821095
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 686
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 4.09lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 1.44d