Symbols of Freemasonry

by Daniel Beresniak

Book Overview

There are over ten million freemasons in the world. The supposed power of their occult network is often feared, and yet freemasonry is not a closed doctrine. Richly illustrated, Symbols of Freemasonry... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0760742375
• ISBN13: 9780760742372
• Release Date: January 2003
• Publisher: Barnes & Noble Books
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 1.16 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Great little book to read/view

A nice compliment to any Freemason history buff. Deals with the different symbols used in Freemasonry, and has some beautiful pictures to go along with the book.

A beautiful depiction of continental craft

Freemasonry is mankind's oldest existing fraternal brotherhood with a presence weaving its way through millennia of history. Its past members include kings, presidents, chancellors, military leaders, and heads of business. It has been home to writers, philosophers, the world's greatest composers, and men of all shapes, sizes, and colors, both humble and notorious. This work features the symbols and icons that have attracted these people to this ancient order along with the deeper philosophy and ethos they represent. It is important to note two things regarding this work. Firstly this rendition is extremely specific to European craft in general and the masonry of France in particular. As my fellow brothers undoubtedly know there are subtle derivations and departures between the work of France and that of the Grand Lodges of the United States, however regardless of your nationality you will find this book both beautiful and enlightening. Second, if you're looking to learn the "secrets" of Master masons without joining our organization, this book will not reveal them to you. Nothing that is found within is not readily available from other sources. If you want to be one, ask one. Berensiak's Symbols of Freemasonry is a gorgeous book. Its visuals are an eclectic mix of wonderfully photographed symbols and items to beautiful full page renditions of famous works of art. My only complaint is the books physical size; I would have liked to it be a larger "coffee table" size work that could be prominently displayed.

Beautiful (!!!) FM Symbolism--Treasured Collector's item !

Even if you never intend to read this book, buy it for the Beautiful Symbolism ! This little Book has absolutely Astounding, Full-Color Pictures--many of-which I have never seen, before. The Book is worth owning for the picture of the RC Cross Apron, alone. However, the other Apron Photos are quite Fascinating. The Lodge pictures are beautiful. Anyone with any interest in Freemasonry will treasure this book. The Full-Color photos are amazing. This book was written by a French Mason, so some of the content will be new to others--but, the rest is Universal.

Beautifully illustrated, this book is extremely well done.

I would recommend this book to anyone belonging to or interested in the Masonic fraternity. It becomes more interesting in that it is a translation of work originally written by a French Mason and therefore portions are unfamiliar to those of us familiar with Freemasonry in the U.S. Again the illustrations are splendid and would be worthy without the text. The thoughtful description of the Fraternity only adds to the value of this most intersting explanation of Masonic allegory and symbology.