Wilmshurst is available at in several formats for your ereader. The fundamental philosophic secrets within masonry. The place of kabbalah in the doctrine of russian freemasons. Wilmshursts most popular book is the meaning of masonry. Wilmshursts book explores in passionate detail the meaning of the initiation process that every entered apprentice goes through. By the masonic initiation i mean, of course, not merely the act and rite of reception into the order, but speculative freemasonry within the limits of the craft and arch degreesregarded as a system, a specialized method of intellectual guidance and spiritual instruction. Newton, powell, and wilmshurst, are also very good authors to explore some of the specifics of freemasonry, without giving anything away. The masonic initiation is the powerful sequel to w. Wilmshurst the sequel to the meaning of masonry the masonic initiation.
Walter leslie wilmshurst 18671939 was a mystic with a practical knowledge and profound understanding of the religions of the world. I see it fitting to explain masonic educations raison detre, its purpose and importance. B the books are in pdf format only so if prefer a physical book all you need do is simply print it. Masonic initiation walter leslie wilmshurst hermetic library.
Loads of books and information about freemasonry 1 of 2. The masonic initiation from darkness to light chapter i w. The endeavour to indicate the reason for the existence of the masonic system, to draw aside the veil of allegory and symbolism in which the initiation ceremony is. The masonic initiation 1924, the ceremony of initiation 1932, and. The various charges, explanations, and entrustings the wording of the ceremony is. As with any such collections of this nature on the internet, there is no telling how long these works or links will remain.
The masonic initiation wilmshurst w l the meaning of masonry wilmshurst w l the mystical basis of masonry wilmshurst w l the working tools of an old york master. Digital masonic library onondaga and oswego masonic. 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. Digital masonic library greetings, at the library tab suggested reading of the website of the valley of schenectady, aasr, nmj, usa, is the below listing of interesting books for masonic readers and researchers. Ashe the masonic manual r macoy the masonic miscellany and ladies literary magazine 1822 the masonic offering a gift for all seasons p. Masonic initiation 1924 introduction masonry and religion wisdom alone is the right coin with which to deal, and with it everything of real worth is bought and sold. Wilmshurst felt much concern about masons lack of knowledge of the meaning of their own fraternity and the scarcity of materials available to help impart this knowledge to them. John sherer the masonic ladder or the nine steps to ancient freemasonry. Masonic resonance for all who have been inducted into the roll of the craft. Before undertaking the task of exploring the parallels between freemasonry and platos allegory of the cave, it is prudent to examine what, if any, connection plato has with the craft and its development. The meaning of masonry could and should serve as the basis for quality education topics for the lodge. The meaning of masonry by walter leslie wilmshurst. Walter leslie wilmshurst was born in chichester in 1867 and died in london in.
Pdf download the secret science of masonic initiation ebook. The deeper symbolism of freemasonry the meaning of. The instruction lectures of the first degree unfortunately not used in some lodges, contain a curious reference to the blowing of the wind, which must puzzle a good many minds. His first bestselling book, the meaning of masonry, was soon followed by the equally popular the masonic initiation, and in addition he was a prolific writer of essays about the esoteric side of freemasonry. By the masonic initiation i mean, of course, not merely the act and rite of reception into the order, but speculative freemasonry within the limits of the craft and arch degreesregarded as a system, a specialised method of intellectual guidance and spiritual instruction. Thesecretpowerofmasonicsymbols download free pdf epub. That is my caveat with anyone interested in becoming a freemason. It is a pity, for in its original design and practice christianity was intended to serve as a system of initiation upon a catholic or universal scale, and to take over, supersede and amplify all that previously was taught, in a less efficacious way and to a more restricted public, in the ancient mysteries. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
The endeavour to indicate the reason for the existence of the masonic system, to draw aside the veil of allegory and symbolism in which the initiation ceremony. Wilmshurst w l the masonic initiation internet archive. Many nonmasons have, in recent years, even viewed its degree. The cornerstone is the first stone placed on the ground when a buildings foundation is laid, usually accompanied by some ceremony. Loads of books and information about freemasonry in one huge package. It is probable that wilmshurst will also send you down many rabbitholes in your quest for masonic knowledge. Uploaded by masonic secrets revealed on may 7, 2017. Seldom or never do we employ our lodge meeting for that purpose for which, quite as much as for ceremonial purposes, they were intended, for expatiating on the mysteries of the craft, and. Wilmshurst even today, the irish and many continental masonic constitutions work to no set ritual. Therein, i believe, is the real key to masonic light. Wilmshurst s other enduring classic, the meaning of masonry.
Initiation, for with that knowledge was promised the knowledge of all secrets and all. The hiram key revisited download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl. The works of walter leslie wilmshurst brief masonic biography. Wilmshurst the masonic instructor 1899 the masonic ladder j sherer the masonic manual or lectures on freemasonry j. We shall understand little of the purpose of masonry unless we know that of the older systems out of which it issued. 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. Initiation accelerates the candidates progress on the spiritual path. Wilmshurst w l the ceremony of initiation internet archive. Wilmshursts other enduring classic, the meaning of masonry.
Wilmshursts style of writing, highly formal and typical of his victorian education, can make him a difficult read for modern masons. Wilmshursts work will, if fully understood, answer many previously unanswered questions. The meaning of masonry by walter leslie wilmshurst 18671939. By the masonic initiation i mean, of course, not merely the act and rite of reception into the order, but speculative freemasonrywithin the limits of the craft and arch degreesregarded as a system, a specialised method of intellectual guidance and spiritual instruction. Wilmshurst chapter ii the knowledge of yourself it has already been shown that the structure and appointments of the lodge are symbolic. Most late 19th century and early 20th century masonic authors, like leadbeater, j. Born in chichester, wilmshurst was initiated as a mason in the huddersfield lodge in.
The third masonic initiation ceremony of raising p. Order, but speculative freemasonrywithin the limits of the craft and. Wilmshurst masonic initiation the masonic initiation is the powerful sequel to w. Dec 30, 2007 buy the masonic initiation, revised edition revised by w. By the masonic initiation i mean, of course, not merely the act and rite of reception into the. No more needed and useful work is to be done in the masonic order today than the education of its members in the true purpose of rites of initiation, that they may the better appreciate the reason, the importance, and the seriousness, of the work the order was designed to achieve.
Certain traditional landmarks and ageold usages are uniformly observed, but for the rest e. Another symbol in masonic initiation is the cornerstone, which is traditionally placed in the northeast corner. Wilmshurst to all builders in the spirit table of contents introduction masonry and religion chapter i from darkness to light initiation, real and ceremonial the purpose of the mysteries the ideal lodge chapter ii light on the way the knowledge of yourself the g the ladder the superstructure the cabletow the apron. Wilmshurst w l the complete collection internet archive. The masonic initiation revised edition download pdfepub. Wilmshurst s style of writing, highly formal and typical of his victorian education, can make him a difficult read for modern masons. 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. The masonic initiation revised edition download pdf. Chapter 1 from darkness to light the masonic trowel. By the masonic initiation i mean, of course, not merely the act and rite of reception into the order, but speculative freemasonrywithin the limits of the craft and.
On 11 december 1889 wilmshurst was initiated in huddersfield lodge no. Wilmshurst states the essence of freemasonry is not the repetition of the ritual nor the safeguarding of secrets, but the regeneration of the brethren. Walter leslie wilmshurst 22 june 1867 10 july 1939 was an english author and freemason. Dont waste your money on cheap reproductions of famous masonic books when you can download them here for free. Chapter ii the ladder a most important part of the curriculum of the ancient mysteries was instruction in cosmology, the science of the universe. Wilmshurst the masonic trinity and the way of the cross j. By the masonic initiation i mean, of course, not merely the act and rite of reception into the order, but speculative freemasonrywithin the limits of the craft and arch degreesregarded as a system, a specialized method of intellectual guidance and spiritual instruction. It touches on the historical precedents, all the way back to the eleusinian mysteries, and on how they relate to modern day masonry, as well as on the meaning and purpose of each symbol in the ritual. Wilmshurst has 24 books on goodreads with 1719 ratings.
No more needed and useful work is to be done in the masonic order today than the education of its members in the true purpose of rites of initiation, that they may the better appreciate the reason, the importance. Wilmshurst, in his book meaning of masonry, writes, the very essence of the masonic. The modern mason will quickly learn that the craft, in our current era, goes under the name of. Masonry and religion masonic initiation walter leslie.
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