Publisher's Synopsis
The book ""The Obelisk and Freemasonry: Egyptian Symbols Compared with those Discovered in America"" by John A. Weisse is an exploration of the connections between ancient Egyptian symbols and the Freemasonry movement in America. The author delves into the history of obelisks, which were originally erected in ancient Egypt as a symbol of the sun god Ra, and how they were later adopted by Freemasons as a symbol of their own beliefs and values. Weisse also examines the similarities between other Egyptian symbols and those found in American Freemasonry, such as the all-seeing eye and the pyramid. The book provides a fascinating look into the history and symbolism of Freemasonry, as well as its connections to ancient Egyptian culture.1880. Anyone who will read this book and consider its illustrations will realize that secret societies like Freemasonry existed in remote antiquity and were the prerogative of kings, hierophants and magnates. Absolutely everything to know on obelisks, their origin, construction, mystical significance, use, and esoteric purposes. Valuable reading.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.
