Publisher's Synopsis
In this book, noted Masonic author Mark E. Koltko-Rivera, Ph.D. (author of Freemasonry: An Introduction) collects his best Masonic writing as published in journals and magazines, and as delivered as Masonic addresses. The 16 papers collected here include the following:
Part One: Masonic History
- 1 Why bother with Masonic history?
- 2 Freemasonry, the founding of the United States, and the American future
- 3 The transmission of esoteric knowledge and the origins of modern Freemasonry
- 4 The Masonic roots of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn
- 5 Of Masons and Mormons: The relationship between Freemasonry's rituals of initiation and the Latter-day Saint temple ceremonies
- 6 Freemasonry in nineteenth century New York: A true story of murder, resurrection, and the Illuminati
Part Two: Masonic Symbolism
- 7 The Inner Order of Freemasonry: Attitudes towards and methods for the study of symbolism
- 8 The Temple and Tabernacle: Symbols of transformation [including instructions for a visualization exercise to further personal development]
Part Three: The Esoteric
- 9 The mysteries of Freemasonry (some assembly required)
- 10 Secret knowledge and the value of Freemasonry
- 11 Freemasonry and the esoteric: Thoughts on esoterically oriented Masonic education and research [with extensive study suggestions]
- 12 Kabbalah: A primer for Freemasons
Part Four: Building A Future for Freemasonry
- 13 A central purpose of Freemasonry: Personal transformation
- 14 A Masonic manifesto for the 21st century
- 15 The resurgence of Freemasonry: Why it is needed and how it can be accomplished [with a clear program to bring about the Resurgence]
- 16 Freemasonry and global domination: Simple steps to ruling the world