Publisher's Synopsis
Mystic Masonry or the Symbols of Freemasonry and the Greater Mysteries of Antiquity is a book written by J.D. Buck that explores the symbols and mysteries of Freemasonry. The book delves into the deeper meaning behind the symbols and rituals of Freemasonry, drawing connections between the teachings of the organization and the greater mysteries of antiquity. Buck examines the historical roots of Freemasonry and its influence on Western culture, as well as the spiritual and philosophical concepts that underlie the organization's teachings. The book is a comprehensive exploration of the symbolism and philosophy of Freemasonry, offering readers a deeper understanding of this ancient and mysterious organization.This Great Secret, this Master's Word, was know to and preserved in the Mysteries of Antiquity, and is embodied and preserved in the traditions and symbols of Masonry today. This fact has been stated repeatedly in the body of this little book, the real purpose of which was to set students, and particularly masonic students, to searching for the real secret. It is the reward of study and devotion, and has never been obtained on any other terms. It has never been conferred in the ritualistic degrees of the lodge, and never will or can be. It is the establishment of understanding in the soul of man between that higher self in him, and the More, and the Beyond self from which he draws his life, and from which his intuitions spring. This is real Initiation: Becoming: At-one-ment.������� �������There are thousands of Masons, who realize that Masonry contains and implies far more than appears in the ritual and ceremonies of the Lodge. There is a very widespread and growing interest in this direction, and it is this that Mystic Masonry, above all else, is designed to foster, encourage, and help.������� Contents: Principles of Education and Ethics; Genius of Freemasonry; The Secret Doctrine, Science and Religion, The Septenary Nature of Man, The Sign of the Master; The Great Lodge, An Outline of Symbolism.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.
