Publisher's Synopsis
""The Story of Les Elus Parfaits, the Mother-Ecossais Lodge of Bordeaux"" by Gerry L. Prinsen is a historical account of the French Masonic lodge Les Elus Parfaits, also known as the Mother-Ecossais Lodge of Bordeaux. The book delves into the origins of the lodge in the 18th century, its role in the spread of Masonic ideals throughout France, and its influence on the development of Masonic ritual and philosophy. Prinsen draws on primary sources such as lodge minutes and correspondence to provide a detailed picture of the lodge's inner workings and the personalities involved in its history. The book also explores the political and social context in which the lodge operated, including the French Revolution and the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte. Overall, ""The Story of Les Elus Parfaits"" is a fascinating exploration of the history of Freemasonry in France and the legacy of one of its most influential lodges.This volume begins with he Constitutions and original Statutes of the Ordre des Chevaliers Hospitaliers et Militaires de Saint-Jean de Jerusalem, written about 1743. After these come the letters addressed to the Elus Parfaits by Bro. Lamolere de Feuillas, in 1746; the famous 1750 letter of Petit du Boulard; copies of letters sent by Dupin Deslezes to Rousillon; and a report dated 1754 on the installation of an Architecture lodge at Bordeaux, which showed that the Elus Parfaits knew of the Architect degrees only at a late date. In addition there is a very curious document written partly in Hebrew, and the very moving draft of an address given by a Grand Master on leaving the Chair.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.
