The Symbolism of Freemasonry (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781532723292)

Any inquiry into the symbolism and philosophy of Freemasonry must necessarily be preceded by a brief investigation of the origin and history of the institution. Ancient and universal as it is, whence did it arise? What were the accidents connected with its birth? From what kindred or similar association did it spring? Or was it original and autochthonic, independent, in its inception, of any external influences, and unconnected with any other institution? These are questions which an intelligent investigator will be disposed to propound in the very commencement of the inquiry; and they are questions which must be distinctly answered before he can be expected to comprehend its true character as a symbolic institution. He must know something of its antecedents, before he can appreciate its character.

Author: Albert Gallatin Mackey
ISBN-10: 1532723296
ISBN-13: 9781532723292
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Language: English
Published: 07/20/2016
Pages: 120
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.25d