The Arcana of Freemasonry: A History of Masonic Symbolism

by Albert Churchward

Book Overview

Egyptian hieroglyphics, Mayan carvings, and Greek mathematical notations figure prominently in this spellbinding true story of a mysterious order's secret history. Author Albert Churchward, a renowned symbologist and member of the Craft, offers illustrated explanations of the meanings behind Masonic symbols. Churchward reveals Masonic messages hidden--in plain sight--within works of art, architecture, geometry, and literature.
First published in 1915, The Arcana of Freemasonry examines still-relevant issues regarding the fraternal society's purpose and function in today's world. Generously illustrated with Masonic symbols, it explores the significance of the signs and tools of contemporary Freemasonry, including the two triangles--one upright, one reverse--that form the oft-seen square and compasses known as the Key of Hiram. Initiates and experts alike will find this history both captivating and informative.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0486455653
• ISBN13: 9780486455655
• Release Date: April 2008
• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

"The Cloudy Mists of Antiquity" may no longer remain...

Albert Churchward deciphers and reads the ancient writings on the walls of ruined temples and in the cities in Africa, Asia, and North, Central, and South America and had discovered (not alone) how to decipher and read ancient papyri. He continually gives us the keys to unlock the mysteries of the past and reveals the origins of the Signs, Symbols and Rituals of FreeMasonry. A well written history, I found this book to be a very good read...enlightening...

Masonry in Ancient Egypt!

I have not read this book yet, but I read Signs and Symbols of Primordial Man. This is a very important book in revealing the ancient origins of the Masonic Order in Africa/Egypt. I also suggest African Origins of Freemasonry by Zachary P. Gremillion which is an illuminating book for Black and White Freemasons.