Meaning of Masonry by W. L. Wilmshurst Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Meaning of Masonry
Book Review: Students of Masonry, read this book first
Summary: 5 Stars
Wilmhurst does the best job of anyone clearly proving the controversial case that Freemasonry is the actually the last remaining repository of a truly ancient philosophy,cosmology, and explaination of the nature of reality still available to modern man. The first book to read in any serious journey into the self discovery of Freemasonry.Book Review: The Best Masonic Book in Print
Summary: 5 Stars
I can't believe how someone can give this book a 1-Star review!
If I could own just ONE Massonic Book, this would be the one.
The only problem with it is that it was written in 1922, so the language takes some getting used to. I guess that can be a challenge for some people, but I ended up appreciating this early style of literature.
Another point I'd like to make is that this book was originally written specifically for Masons, so Non-Masons may not be able to appreciate it. -- There is too much in this book that a Non-Mason will not be able to see.
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Wilmshurt himself said:
"For those who see Masonic "science" as nothing but ceremonial and social pleasantries tempered with elementary ethics, my interpretations will be discredited as fanciful.
For such, however, they are not written.
They are meant for the happily increasing number of Brethren who realise the Craft to be a custodian of the "knowledge of oneself" and to enshrine profound truths of spiritual science beneath its veil of allegory."
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Anyone reading this book needs to actively look behind the veil of allegory, both in Masonry and in this book. If they don't, they just won't get it.
Book Review: The Meaning of Masonry
Summary: 5 Stars
A fine book that avoids the often sought route of showing the mason's history and what we have done. This book focuses on what masonry is and tries to offer a deeper understanding of what masonry is.An excellent way of learning more about the craft
Book Review: The Real Meaning of Masonry: Spirituality
Summary: 5 Stars
No more veiled allusions to a Deeper Meaning of Masonry. No more Hints and Insinuations. No more references to obscure books, that can only be found through unfamiliar publishers. No more "I know more than you, but I cannot tell you about it." No more pre-1717 cover-up. Here it is: everything you ever wanted to know about Masonry, but were afraid to ask.... Or, wanted to ask--but, couldn't get anyone to talk about it. This is the book you have been Searching for & the book that will revitalize The Craft. Wilmshurst tells it like it is, after giving many Lectures amongst Masons of the world. He offers us some Gold, instead-of a Treasure Map. If all the other Masonic books left you feeling unsatiated and thirsty for more Knowledge, this book will quench your thirst and provide ample revitalization in the future. Wilmshurst believes a man should enter The Craft with no blinders or misgivings about his Work. He believes in offering the Truths he has discovered to all those seeking The Light. Anyone contemplating the idea of petitioning The Lodge should read this book...and, everyone within The Lodge should give Wilmshurst's message a respectful perusal during a quiet afternoon.Book Review: The deeper meanings explained.
Summary: 4 Stars
An excellent book for members of the Craft who seek the answers to much of what we miss in our basic instruction. Gives an outstanding account of how we should view the deeper meanings of the Craft. Of little value to non-Masons