Meaning of Masonry by W. L. Wilmshurst Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Meaning of Masonry
Book Review: To All Who Doubt Whether One Can Be a Christian AND a Freemason: Here's proof!
Summary: 5 Stars
Excellent, especially for Christian Masons or those with a Christian worldview. Somewhat dated in style and is not footnoted; it is therefore not up to the standards of modern academic scholarship. It is, nevertheless, learned and reveals the depth of thought and erudition of its Victorian Era author. It is a good place to start for those interested in getting a good overview of one interpretation of the meaning of the Craft's symbolism and its value for society and for the individual.Book Review: Very insightful and thought provoking
Summary: 4 Stars
This book is a must read for anyone interested in more than just a surface treatment of masonry. I found this book more insightful and thought provoking than many others I have read concerning free masonry. Oh that other organizations could take the principles to heart.Book Review: What The Rabbit Hole Looks Like
Summary: 5 Stars
One of the best books on Fremasonry anywhere! This is the book that removes the scales from the Freemason's eyes with surgical precision. The author is really concerned about the reader as a Freemason, not just as a member of the fraternity. So often it is that members of the fraternity are not Freemasons; they are just members. Make no mistake here, Wilmshurst is writing to the Freemasons.
This book reveals the symbols behind the symbols; the screts behind the secrets; the Freemasons behind the Masons (You'll need to think about that one. And don't ask me because I won't tell).
This is a book about Freemasonry not targeting everybody involved with Freemasonry. Written nearly a century ago, it appeals only to a select minority within Freemasonry's ranks (which is shameful). You would think others would have got the message long ago. But unfortunately for the world, that just ain't so. Members will read this book and walk away with nothing--they enjoy that. Members are afraid to look behind Freemasonry's myriad veils, anyway, most are comfortable with a surface knowledge and a shallow understanding. But Freemasons will read this book and never walk away from it. To be sure, this is what going down the rabbit hole is all about; this is the red pill. This is the stuff "they" don't tell you in the lodge.
This book is not easy reading. But if you're accustomed to this reading genre, you won't find the Edwardian English in the book too archaic to keep up with. And even if you never read this genre, but you are a Freemason and not just a member of the fraternity, you will find your way around the archaic expressions with little difficulty. Language, notwithstanding, the message here is so potent and timeless, it makes no difference.
The author eloquently emphasizes throughout the book that Freemasonry's ancient message, is its true message (which is spiritual), and therefore cannot be received from its concrete, surface symbolism, but rather from the timeless principles which emanate from within the allegories, rituals, and spiritual interpretation of the symbols.
After reading The Meaning of Masonry, Freemasons are sure to see a light they never saw in the lodge.
Book Review: skip this badly written book
Summary: 1 Stars
Nothing in the on-line description of the book nor on the flaps
can prepare the reader for this mishmash of 19th century prose and repetions in what is actually a series of lectures delivered
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There are no dates, or explanations for the writing in these verbose, boring lessons.
Book Review: superb book on the deeper meanings of the Lodge
Summary: 5 Stars
This book delves into the real meaning of the symbols and rituals of the lodge. It is not for the simply cusious. However, if you are not a member of the craft and this book interests you, then find a Mason and find out more