Although the freemasons number over six million members worldwide, they are a very secretive organization. Wilmshursts other enduring classic, the meaning of masonry. Wilmshurst the meaning of masonry read, mark, learn. If the lodge with its appointments and officers be a sacramental figure of oneself and of the mechanism of personal consciousness, opening the lodge in the successive degrees implies ability to expand, open up and intensify that. The deeper symbolism of freemasonry the meaning of. The meaning of masonry by walter leslie wilmshurst 1867. The opening of the second degree presupposes an ability to open up the inner nature and consciousness to a much more advanced stage than is possible to the beginner, who in theory is supposed to undergo a long period of discipline and apprenticeship in the elementary work of. Born in chichester, wilmshurst was initiated as a mason in the huddersfield lodge in 1889, having moved to the town to become a solicitor, for a time becoming president of the huddersfield law society. The papers here collected are written solely for members of. As a mason himself in the early twentieth century wilmshurst had firsthand knowledge of masonic rituals and practices and here explains the symbolism behind it, its rites and beliefs, and ultimately why people become masons. Much like another recent read, macnultys the way of the craftsman, how much one enjoys this book will depend heavily on whether the. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Mar 01, 2007 the papers here collected are written solely for members of the masonic order, constituted under the united grand lodge of england. Publication date 1932 topics salar collection digitallibraryindia.
It indicates whence we are come and whither we may return. The papers here collected are written solely for members of the masonic order, constituted under the. The meaning of masonry by walter leslie wilmshurst book resume. Wilmshurst w l the complete collection internet archive.
The meaning of masonry isbn 9781932681567 pdf epub w. When wilmshurst cites ancient practices, its frequently in a regrettably, im leaving it feeling disappointed. Tremendous information for the entered apprentice and the master. Buy a cheap copy of the meaning of masonry book by w. The meaning of masonry by walter leslie wilmshurst. Masonry as a philosophy the meaning of masonry walter. Masonry, then, is a system of religious philosophy in that it provides us with a doctrine of the universe and of our place in it. Wilmshursts discussion of masonrys relationship to the ancient mystery schools was very thoughtprovoking. Wilmshurst masonic initiation the masonic initiation is the powerful sequel to w. Written by a great mystic to promote a deeper understanding of the fraternity. Walter leslie wilmshurst 18671939 was a mystic with a practical knowledge and profound understanding of the religions of the world.
Much like another recent read, macnultys the way of the craftsman, how much one enjoys this book will depend heavily on whether the authors personal interpretation jives with the reader. The position and possibilities of the masonic order. Digital rights management drm the publisher has supplied this book in encrypted form, which means that you need to install free software in order to unlock and read it. The meaning of masonry by walter leslie wilmshurst 18671939. Download this page pdf download left page pdf download right page pdf. For masonry means this or it means nothing worth the serious pursuit of thoughtful men. Walter leslie wilmshurst 22 june 1867 10 july 1939 was an english author and freemason. Wilmshurst w l the meaning of masonry internet archive. Mar 07, 2007 buy the meaning of masonry by wilmshurst, w. Wilmshurst states the essence of freemasonry is not the repetition of the ritual nor the safeguarding of secrets, but the regeneration of the brethren. Wilmshursts the meaning of masonry sheds light upon this notoriously secretive organization.
A fantastic book written more than 100 years ago but still relevant today. The meaning of masonry walter leslie wilmshurst hermetic. The meaning of masonry index internet sacred text archive. The author attempts to demonstrate that masonry has a deeper meaning, specifically the striving for human perfection, and is firmly in the mainstream of traditional mystery teachings. This book is meant to be a sequel to, and an amplification of, my previous volume, the meaning of masonry, first published in 1922a collection of papers issued diffidently and tentatively on the chance that they might interest some few members of the craft in the deeper and philosophic aspect of freemasonry. This book is meant to be a sequel to, and an amplification of, my previous volume, the. Before dealing with the opening and closing of the third degree, it should be observed that in the lodge symbolism the teaching of the first and second degrees is carried forward into the third.
First published in 1922, the meaning of masonryis an exposition of freemasonrys esoteric credentials, its true raison detre. The ashlar company masonic shop for the good of the craft. Wilmshurst this book is meant to be a sequel to, and an amplification of, my previous volume, the meaning of masonry, first published in 1922a collection of papers issued diffidently and tentatively on the. This is a clear and considered exposition of the meaning underlying the symbolism and ritual of freemasonry. Considering it is only about 91 pages long, its a good masonic discussion piece to bring to a study group or to discuss wilmhursts ideas in your lodge. Dont waste your money on cheap reproductions of famous masonic books when you can download them here for free. One that is to be chewed and digested is the meaning of masonry written by walter leslie wilmshurst and english freemason more than seventy five years. The meaning of masonry, however, is a subject usually left entirely unexpounded and that accordingly remains largely unrealized by its members save such few as make it their private study. The available literature on the subject is diffuse and unsatisfying. Wilmshurst is available at in several formats for your ereader. Full view hathitrust digital library hathitrust digital library. Global grey free pdf, epub, kindle ebook pages pdf. Wilmshurst 1922 contents start reading page index text zipped this is a set of essays which discuss the esoteric side of masonry. Wilmshursts most popular book is the meaning of masonry.
Topics wilmshurst w l the meaning of masonry collection. Therein, i believe, is the real key to masonic light. In 1922 he published several of these papers as a single volume which became his most widely known work, the meaning of masonry. The meaning of masonry, free pdf, ebook, epub global grey. Wilmshurst relationship of modern masonry to the ancient mysteries, from which it is the direct, though greatly attenuated, spiritual descendant. Thus in the five papers i have sought to provide a survey of the whole masonic subject as. Look a little deeper, vol 4 suffolk masonic district. Wilmshurst digs into the deeper meaning of freemasonry in an easy to read volume.
Wilmshurst s other enduring classic, the meaning of masonry. L download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Im hoping to give a presentation at lodge summarising wilmshursts take on the first degree. The meaning of masonry discloses the real purpose of modern freemasonry and clearly states the true body of teaching and practice concerning the esoteric meanings of masonic ritual.
The papers here collected are written solely for members of the masonic order, constituted under the united grand lodge of england. Chapter 5 freemasonry in relation to the ancient mysteries. Wilmshurst the papers here collected have been written with a view to promoting the deeper understanding of the meaning of masonry. The meaning of masonry kindle edition by wilmshurst, w. Wilmshurst is a collection of papers rather than a book and the online pdf is available for free. Some who have the interests of masonry at heart, have thought it was possible to say something upon this subject that might tend to remove erroneous impressions, to increase union and. It offers a mass of disconnected details of archaeology and comparative. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the meaning of masonry. Full text of the meaning of masonry w l wilmshurst. Therefore it need a free signup process to obtain the book. Masonry, by means of a series of dramatic representations, is intended to furnish those who care to discover its purport and to take advantage of the hints it throws out in allegorical form, with an example and with instructions by which our return to the east may be accelerated.
The meaning of masonry stresses the original purpose of freemasonry as a spiritual science, a specialised form of mysticism designed to answer the timeless questions of those who seek selfknowledge. The meaning of masonry w l wilmshurst free pdf download. I found that reading it helped me considerably in understanding much of what occurs in the lodge. First published in 1922, the meaning of masonry has challenged and encouraged masons for nearly a century to look beyond the exoteric explanations and meanings assigned to the. The meaning of masonry paperback march 7, 2007 by w. This is a set of essays which discuss the esoteric side of masonry. Mithraism freemasonry and the ancient mysteries by h haywood. Wilmshurst was an initiate of huddersfield masonic lodge in england and became a prominent author of books. There are multiple format available for you to choose pdf, epub, doc. Welcome,you are looking at books for reading, the the meaning of masonry, you will able to read or download in pdf or epub books and notice some of author may have lock the live reading for some of country. V the relation of masonry to the ancient mysteries we must, then, demonstrate that ours is a hierarchy of inspired, divine and deifying science, of efficacy and of consecration for those initiated with the initiation of the revelation derived from the hierarchical mysteries. The masonic initiation masonry and religion introduction w. Here, we find the authors most advanced expression as he explores the profound depths of masonic ritual as a contemplative art, and offers his vision of the future of the order.
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