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Med kilder helt tæt på Mogens Amdi Pedersen og aktiviteterne i Tvind fortæller Pia Elers den fascinerende historie om en flok unge, der med en karismatisk leder i spidsen ville forandre verden, men som i dag fremstår som en lukket kapitalistisk koncern. Pia Elers var selv medlem af Lærergruppen i 1970’erne og har derfor på egen hånd oplevet det fantastiske fællesskab, der blev skabt omkring opbygningen af Skolesamvirket, men har også været vidne til, hvordan gruppepres kunne drive folk ud på selvmordets rand. Hun fortæller om Amdi Pedersen og hans livsværk – på godt og ondt. Både om de mange pædagogiske og humanitære projekter, der i dag er bredt ud til en lang række lande verden over. Og også om hvordan Amdi Pedersen trods sine åbenlyse kvaliteter blev stadig mere enerådig og svigtede de kammerater, der ofrede de vigtigste år af deres liv for at realisere hans visioner.  

Om Frimureriets historie, formål, indhold og virke samt fortællinger fra en frimurerloge i DanmarkI bogen ”I Kjole og Sort” afmystificeres Frimurerordenens hemmeligheder og aktiviteter og der gives et indblik Ordenens udbredelse i Danmark. Bogen er skrevet og udgivet i anledningen af den københavnske loge Nordstjernens 150-års jubilæum i 2024. Den giver omfattende beskrivelser af frimureriets tankesæt, dets etablering, udbredelse og historie samt forklaringer af formål, virkemåder og udbytte for medlemmerne.Det handler om livsfilosofi, værdisæt og adfærd, og fordi dette kan være meget svært for den enkelte at tale om, er det omgærdet med en vis form for skepsis. Der er dog ingen tvivl om, at denne form for dannelsesrejse har sin eksistensberettilgelse – hvorfor skulle der ellers være over 7000 frimurere i Danmark, der ugentligt går i loge? Bogen her giver et nutidigt, men stadig højtideligt og historisk funderet overblik over frimureriets indhold.Frimureriets lære og idéverden handler om en indre, personlig rejse. En række skridt tager frimureren gennem en læreproces, der har til formål at give ham en udvidet bevidsthed omkring hans adfærd, liv og tro. Selvom hvert skridt foregår blandt andre brødre og efter fastlagte ritualer, er der tale om en personlig vandring, hvor den indre refleksion spiller en stor rolle for den enkelte frimurers udbytte.Grad for grad lader frimureren sig initiere til ny oplysning om hans udvikling.Bogen er en hyldest til hele frimureriet i Danmark i coffee-table format. Enhver læser vil kunne finde spændende, indholdsrige og tidssvarende beskrivelser af Ordenen som fænomen, frimureriets værdier samt betydning for brødrene og deres omgangskreds. Bogen inkluderer mange anskuelser, der kan være vigtige, hvis man er interesseret i frimureriet, inklusive det godtgørende aspekt, partnerens holdning, oplevelser af en logeaften samt hvad der skal til, for at blive optaget.

A compelling case for the connection between Freemasonry and the notorious Oak Island treasure, written by a historian and Curse of Oak Island guest expert. If you think you know everything about the secrets of Oak Island, think again. Oak Island: A Masonic Quest makes the strongest and most compelling case ever for the truth behind the treasure at Nova Scotia's Oak Island. It also connects two of the world's most baffling mysteries: the secrets of the arcane and cryptic Freemasons, and the equally enigmatic Oak Island treasure. Through years of extensive research, Scott Clarke -- author, amateur historian, and guest expert on the History Channel's The Curse of Oak Island -- has discovered numerous captivating connections, published here for the first time, that truly show these mysteries to be intertwined, including: Previously unknown connections between Freemasonry and Oak Island dating from before the discovery of the Money Pit in 1795 Masonic and family connections between two of the most famous treasures of the late eighteenth century and Oak Island The strongest and most evidence-based theory yet for what the treasure at Oak Island might consist of A logical, yet sure-to-be-controversial theory that could rewrite Masonic history The discovery of two previously unknown, centuries-old "treasure maps" that both point to treasure in Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia. With forty images, including maps and illustrations, Oak Island Odyssey: A Masonic Quest offers the freshest and most original take on the mystery yet.

Connects the magical practice of theurgy to the time of Homer.

Denne bog fremlægger materiale, der gennem tiderne har dannet grundlag for læren i visdomsskolerne. Du får et basis grundlag, hvorfra du kan studere videre. DET GYLDNE DAGGRY åbner op for den esoteriske lære, den hemmelige lære og alkymiens lære.INDHOLD:VidenTænkningSymbolerMysterierneGrundlagetØnskekvisten og penduletAlkymiMentale øvelserAstrologiÆgypternes LæreÆgypternes lære (fortsat)StjerneneChakranerneIndvielseTattwaerneKabbalaLivets træAuraenMagiTarokFarverAllegoriElementarånderneDe fire verdenerFarveskalerFarveskaler (fortsat)Den hemmelige ildTarokkortene (esser og billedkort)Tarokkortene (fortsat) og trumfTarok og himmelkredsenPentagrammet og arcana minorArcana minor (fortsat) og trumfLydDen store pyramideBesværgelsesritualetTrumferne i TarokTarok trumferne og forudsigelsenGnostikerneDen midterste søjlePythagorasBook TKorrespondancerRitualetRosenkreutzerneAstro-teologiGuderneHermes

Lige siden 1923 har denne bog nydt en stigende popularitet blandt frimurere over hele verden. Bogen har et særligt fokus på Hiram-legenden (Adoniram), for en frimurer er en arkitekt, en ’opbygger af karakterens tempel’.Frimureriet er mere end blot en social organisation, der er få århundreder gammel, og kan betragtes som en forevigelse af de filosofiske mysterier og indvielser fra gammel tid. De bringer ikke deres lys til menneskene, menneskene må bringe deres lys til dem. Visdommen iklæder derfor ‘sandheden om guddommen’ en kappe af symbolik og dækker indsigten med allegorier. Bogens INDHOLD:Prolog: I et område med kaos1. Den evige søgen2. Kandidaten3. Antagen lærling4. Frimurersvenden5. Mestermureren6. Den sande frimurers kvalifikationerEpilog: RA-præstenTillæg 1 - I guld og himmelblåtTillæg 2 - Hermes’smaragdgrønne tavleTillæg 3 - Den ægyptiske indviede

Is Masonry merely a club created to collect dues and offer light entertainment or is it something far more inspired? Are the Rosicrucians a mythical, nonexistent group or very real seekers of wisdom on a mystical path? Manly Palmer Hall, one of the most enlightened esoteric authors of the 20th century, offers his sage thoughts on the Freemasons and Rosicrucians in this collection of thought-provoking essays. Includes The Lost Keys of Freemasonry, Freemasonic Symbolism, Rosicrucian and Masonic Origins and more.

This work is a historical review of Hiram Abiff and the historical reference to the ancient Phoenicians. Moreover, it examines the dealings between king Solomon King Hiram of Tyre and Hiram Abiff.

Is the central character in the Masonic ritual "Hiram Abiff" a Biblical cover for Hermes Trismegistus? Does the Masonic ritual contain encoded secret Hermetic knowledge of alchemy, astrology, and magic? During the tumultuous period leading up to the Thirty Years War and English Civil War, the best and brightest minds searched desperately for something - anything - which could soothe the tensions and re-unite people across religious confessions and political partisanship. Intriguingly alchemy and alchemical symbols emerged as a theme promoted by authors from a variety of affiliations. But with the Inquisition in the background and tensions high, Biblical framing of the secrets was essential. Infusing secret knowledge into the initiation rituals of the decaying Stone Masons guild as it shifted from a medieval labor union to a social club, alchemists fundamentally changed speculative Freemasonry at the dawn of the Age of Exploration and Colonization into a dynamo of social cohesion and unity. Yet early lodges were universally held in taverns. Overnight, a network of brewhouses, alehouses, and pubs popped up hosting Masonic lodges, with craft brewers experimenting with new flora and fauna. Their results could be quite literally enchanting, particularly in a secret initiation. Had Masonic lodges discovered the Stone of the Wise? The Grand Communication provides a fresh look at early Freemasonry's ritual and symbols to examine the nature of the Biblical and alchemical themes.

"A pop history of notable cults, the attraction of these dangerous groups, and the motivations of those who join them"--

Nearly lost to the ages as membership declined and members slowly shifted from symbols to the written word, the rich and ancient symbolic language of Odd Fellowship is revived, updated, and expounded upon in this modern, approachable book by Odd Fellow, fraternalist and noted author John Michael Greer.The Emblems of Odd Fellowship joins Greer's depth of knowledge and insightful descriptions, with the brilliant and superbly detailed illustrations of Ainslie Heilich, making this volume an invaluable education resource, destined to become a collector's item in the libraries of Odd Fellows and the general public alike.

This book is a fascinating account of the fraternal connections that brother General Lafayette had with the Revolutionary War Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Pennsylvania. Julius Friedrich Sachse takes readers on a journey through the history of Freemasonry and sheds light on the important role that brother Lafayette played in the growth of this ancient and mysterious brotherhood.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Originally published in 1902, this book provides a comprehensive guide to the principles and practices of Freemasonry as they pertain to Canadian lodges. Robertson's thorough analysis covers everything from the duties of officers and the conduct of meetings to the regulation of membership and the handling of disputes. This book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history and inner workings of one of the world's oldest and most mysterious organizations.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

An uneasy spiritual sense has gripped many Christians; a profound sense that something is incomplete and disconnected within the body of church teaching; something elemental to our raison d'etre.

This classic tome is considered by many to be the definitive analysis of one of the most mysterious and enigmatic, yet one of the most influential orders of esoteric Freemasonry. Le Forestier carefully examines the doctrine, rituals, and history of this theurgical order par excellence of the 18th century. This will be of particular interest not only to every student of Martinism, but also to the students of the early development of the so-called Scottish degrees in France.

Franc-Maçonnerie: LES DISCOURS DE L'ORATEUR Si la qualité du travail rituel relève essentiellement de la triade constituée par le Vénérable et les deux Surveillants, la réputation et le prestige d'une loge dépendent très souvent des prestations de l'Orateur. La fonction de l'Orateur revêt une importance capitale par le fait qu'il intervient comme le garant des coutumes, traditions et usages réguliers de l'Ordre mais aussi parce qu'il est celui qui, dans les moments importants de la vie de la loge, la représente en s'exprimant au nom de tous ses membres. Cette tâche ne s'avère guère facile car elle passe par la nécessité de disposer d'un certain don pour l'écriture des discours requis et celle du talent oratoire indispensable pour leur communication. Les qualités idéales n'existant pas, elles s'acquièrent puis se développent par le travail; les conseils de ce livre vous permettront de les concrétiser. C'est pour vous aider dans votre fonction que Les Discours de l'Orateur a été conçu. Son contenu vous offre des textes immédiatement utilisables pour toutes les grandes circonstances de la vie du groupe. Vous pouvez les utiliser comme ils sont, les modifier en y apportant votre "touche" personnelle, ou vous en inspirer à partir d'une idée ou d'une phrase. Ainsi deviendrez-vous rapidement le digne représentant de votre loge (puis celui des ateliers supérieurs) en accédait au statut de vir bonus dicendi peritos, c'est-à-dire de " quelqu'un de bien qui parle bien".