Publisher's Synopsis
The Hiramic Tradition by W. W. Covey-Crump is a book that explores the history and symbolism of the Hiramic legend in Freemasonry. The Hiramic legend is a central myth in Freemasonry that tells the story of the murder of Hiram Abiff, the master builder of Solomon's Temple, and his eventual resurrection. The book delves into the origins of the legend, its various interpretations and meanings, and its significance for Freemasonry and its members. Covey-Crump also explores the connections between the Hiramic legend and other myths and traditions, including those of ancient Egypt and Greece. The book is written in a scholarly yet accessible style and is an essential read for anyone interested in the history and symbolism of Freemasonry.A Surbvey of Hypotheses Concerning It. Contents: When was the Tradition Introduced into Craft Ritual? Did it Originate in Rosicrucianism; The ""Hiram"" of the Biblical Story; Adoram, Adoniram, Abel, Zechariah and Abdemon; Was the Tradition a Variant from the Osirian Mystery? Myths of Persephone, Hecate, Orpheus, Iacchos, Adonis, Tammuz and Mithra; William of Colchester, Roger de Alomali and Reynaud of Cologne; Thomas a Becket and Fulk Le Nerra; Jacques De Molay and the Templars; King Charles I and the Jacobites; Compagnonnage Legend; The Fall of Man and Death of Jesus.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.
