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Freemasonry


Freemasonry is a root source of Western esotericism, though some members deny this, and most others downplay the influence because of the assaults of anti-Masons. Modern Freemasonry results from the transition from operative (working) stone masonry to speculative (spiritual) Freemasonry in the 17th century when esotericists such as Elias Ashmole were initiated. Its esoteric interests peaked in the late 19th century but are still active. The original speculative form was influenced by Rosicrucianism and Renaissance magic. The basic initiatory structure of Theosophy, the Golden Dawn, Thelema, and Gardnerian Witchcraft are derived from Freemasonry.


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Masonic Knowledge - Essays and short discussions on esoteric freemasonry and the symbolism thereof.
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Canonbury Masonic Research Centre - An educational institution supporting the independent study of Freemasonry and of mystical and esoteric traditions worldwide. Book reviews, membership program, and calendar of recent events.
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The Blue Lodge - A Masonic essay providing introductory information about traditional and regular freemasonry as it exists throughout the world and as practiced in Belgium.
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The Esoteric Side of the Founding of America - Corinne McLaughlin and Gordon Davidson present evidence of the spiritual and mystic awareness of the American Founders.
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Centre for Research into Freemasonry - A project of the University of Sheffield (UK) and the Humanities Research Institute that will create bibliographies, guides to research, as well as run an active public programme of lectures, seminars and conferences, and develop its own large-scale research projects.
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The Lights and Shadows of Freemasonry by Rob Morris - Consisting of masonic tales, songs, and sketches published in 1852. Entire book published as scanned images through the "Making of America" archive.
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Secrecy and Freemasonry - Masonic essay discussing the association between secrecy and freemasonry.
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Fundamentals of Freemasonry - An essay by Norman Williams Crabbe that describes the basic structure of Freemasonry and its esoteric characteristics.
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Masonic Philosophy -- Grand Lodge of Ohio - Masonic Essay from "The Royal Arch" magazine Vol. 19 - No.8 - Winter 1998.
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ZenMasonry - Presenting the symbols, allegories and myth of Speculative Freemasonry in a radical and refreshing way, borrowing certain concepts and practices from Zen, including koans and meditation.
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Freemasonry and the Druids - Excerpt from 1861 work which draws parallels between Masonic rites and Druidic rituals and customs.
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The Ancient and Primitive Rite of Memphis-Misraïm - The International Sovereign Sanctuary. Contains a summary of the characteristics of the rite, its history and application procedures.
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Astro-theology - Brief information and a link to a forum on this subject, as well as several e-books (Adobe Acrobat Reader required) containing information on the spiritual and anthropological aspects and antecedents of Freemasonry, and details of Masonic Rituals.
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