Bøger af George Oliver

Originally published in 1841, The History of Initiation contains twelve lectures that detail the rites, ceremonies, doctrines and disciplines of all the Secret and Mysterious Institutions of the Ancient World. Each lecture is full of extensive and elaborate footnotes, providing a wealth of additional information. Among the topics are: Enoch, Osiris, Typhon, and the Essenes; Initiation in India - Including the Creator, Preserver and Destroyer, Vedas (Bhagavad Gita), Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva; Philosophy of the Eastern Mysteries; Initiation in Persia - Zoroaster, Mithras, the 7 Stages of Initiation; Initiation in Greece - the Mystery Schools, Dionysius, Bacchus, the Pythagoreans, Hermes Trismigestus; Initiation into the Mysteries of Bacchus; the Celtic Mysteries - Druids, Hyperboreans; Initiation in Britain - Ceridwen; Symbols and Doctrines of the Druids; Initiation into the Gothic Mysteries; Doctrines and Morality; and Initiation in Central and South America including Mexico.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 the original work.

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1867 Edition.

THIS 20 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Signs and Symbols llustrated and Explained in a Course of Twelve Lectures on Freemasonry, by George Oliver. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564593029.

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The Beauties of Freemasonry is a book written by George Oliver that provides an in-depth exploration of the principles, rituals, and symbolism of Freemasonry. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of Freemasonry, such as its history, its philosophy, and its symbolism. Oliver delves into the various degrees of Freemasonry, explaining the significance of each one and how they relate to the overall principles of the organization. He also discusses the role of women in Freemasonry and the importance of charity and community service in the Masonic tradition. Throughout the book, Oliver emphasizes the importance of morality, virtue, and brotherhood in Freemasonry, and how these values are reflected in the organization's rituals and practices. Overall, The Beauties of Freemasonry is a comprehensive guide to the principles and practices of Freemasonry, written by a respected authority on the subject.THIS 30 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Masonic Token: A Gift Book, by George Oliver. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766100448.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.