Publisher's Synopsis
The Secret Tradition in Freemasonry is a comprehensive book written by Arthur Edward Waite, a renowned author and scholar in the field of esotericism. The book delves into the history and symbolism of Freemasonry, exploring its hidden teachings and mystical traditions. Waite examines the origins of Freemasonry, tracing its roots back to ancient mystery schools and exploring its connections to Hermeticism, Kabbalah, and other esoteric systems. He also discusses the various degrees and rituals of Freemasonry, revealing their deeper meanings and significance. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and philosophy of Freemasonry, as well as those interested in the broader field of esotericism and occultism. It is a rich and insightful exploration of a secret tradition that has captivated the imaginations of countless people for centuries.1937. This was Waite's last book and is THE MOST IMPORTANT BOOK EVER WRITTEN ON THE ESOTERIC ASPECTS OF FREEMASONRY. ""I am not offering in this book a revised edition of two volumes which appeared under the same title so far back as 1911. It is so altered, extended and transformed that it may claim to be a new undertaking and to supersede in fact that which it preserves in name."" Waite not only reedited and radically restructured the two volume edition, but he incorporated much of his Emblematic Freemasonry (1925) that it might, as he said, supersede the previous work. This was Waite's last and (in his opinion) most important work on Freemasonry. Contents: Creative and Emblematic Freemasonry; Craft Degrees and Their Connections; Second Holy House; New Alliance in Freemasonry; Quest in Christian Ritual; Masonic Orders of Chivalry Apart from Templar Grades; Templar Grades of Freemasonry; Of Alchemy in Masonry; Of Magical and Kabbalistical Degrees; The Growth of Masonic Tradition; Freemasonry and the French Revolution; Mysteries on their Mystical Side. Extremely important. A masonic classic.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.
