Turning the Hiram Key: Rituals of Freemasonry Revealed

by Robert Lomas and Christopher Knight

Book Overview

This is the extraordinary story of Knight and Lomas's fourteen year quest to uncover the secret teachings buried beneath Roslin Chapel near Edinburgh. Their quest ends with extraordinary revelations... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1592331343
• ISBN13: 9781592331345
• Release Date: January 2005
• Publisher: Fair Winds Press (MA)
• Length: 390 Pages
• Weight: 1.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.4" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

the book of Hiram

the book is in excellent condition and it has very interesting material in it about history - if the freemasons and knights templar interst you so will this book.

Light

Congratulations to Brother Lomas for having the strength of his convictions to publish such a personal understanding of our Craft. Having sat for many years asking many questions to many Brethren, being met with the same blank expressions, this work now resonates an understanding and should be enjoyed by both masons and non-masons. For too long our prescious science has stagnated through the imposition of inner secrecy to such a degree of apathy that we are in danger of loosing our reason to exist. I only wish that i could of heard other Brethrens true insights into our system of spiritual improvement before and after joining.

Not uncovering secrets, but explaining the meaning behind...

Robert Lomas brings us yet more masonic information that get's mixed reviews from Masons. As a Freemason myself (32 degree Scottish Rite, Master Mason belonging to two blue Lodges) I don't feel he gives away any secrets persay. I know you will get much more out of this book if you are a mason because... ...What Robert's goals was is to bring out the definition and meaning behind the allegory and esoteric work that Freemasonry is based on. Many who are not Masons would look into this and say "this makes no sense" or "I don't understand the relation.." Freemasonry teaches good will towards man, Charity, Hope, Faith, and Brotherhood through a storyline and context of examples and symbols. This tradition is what has been kept alive by Freemasons for thousands of years. All He did was bring out the meaning from it so you can better understand it. As I said before, perhaps it is better understood by masons than non-masons who are picking up this book to find out some James Bond type secrets they think are happening "Behind the door". That is not what this book is about, nor was it's intent. It is a fraternal organization that is non-profit and does not recruit, so those that join know it is what's for them. When you first join you are excited to learn and study, but many things seem over your head at first. It's simply because there is so much information to obsorb and it is the ulitmate "invisible college" because it really is a lifelong learning process, a craft and skill that you constantly hone and practice. This book would be perfect for the beginning mason, or say, someone who just completed the 3rd degree to be entered into a blue lodge as a "master mason". Below is a publisher's note/review of the book that may be of help to you. the hidden meanings behind the rituals the true purpose of the spiritual journey that is freemasonry. the truth behind the postures, symbols, and tools of this fascinating craft. How to incorporate the inner mysteries of freemasonry into their daily lives. Turning the Hiram Key also explores how these rituals have helped history's most accomplished men to reach their goals, from Louis Armstrong and Charles Lindbergh to George Washington and Franklin D. Roosevelt to John Wayne and Buzz Aldrin.

Astronomic Empire shines through Masonic History

In their third book following "The Hiram Key" and "The Second Messiah", Masonic Authors Knight and Lomas set out to uncover some masonic relevance to ancient astronomy that ties in closely with a stone age cult towards Venus. This was passed down to Solomon, and later Jewish Kings. They show how this Venus worship was even embraced by Jesus Christ. The Book of Hiram answers long sought after questions about Freemasonry's beginnings -- presenting an exciting challenge to readers to reconsider many of their preconceived notions (Hence keeping an open mind, or being a "freethinker" as freemasons often refer to themselves and their great fraternity.) In this, the final stage of their fourteen year quest (which spans five thousand years and four continents) to find the origins of Masonic ritual. I found this book to be extremely uplifting and educational for anyone interested in ancient history or freemasonry. It is truly a fascinating read and not "preconceived history" as many critics will try and tell you. Perhaps they tell you this so you won't educate yourself with the "corner cases" of history. Perhaps they are afraid you will discover something, and make up your own mind from there...

Stepping out from the shadows

"Turning the Hiram Key" is yet another fine offering from Dr Robert Lomas continuing his quest to uncover the reasons behind the rituals employed in Freemasonry and to seek a deeper understanding of what the Brethren are or were supposed to be about. In this tome, the first of his works published by Lewis Masonic, he considers the purpose and practice of the ritual from practical, scientific and then spiritual angles giving the reader an insight into what it actualy feels like to be a Freemason. The publication itself is presented in such a way as to be easy on the eye, and lends a flow in print to the thoroughly well crafted narrative. From a historic and Scientific viewpoint, Dr Lomas backs supposition and theory with hard evidence, and avoids the classic text book drone by relating to events and experiences of his own. Personally, I was surprised to be able to learn so much from this work regarding Freemasonry and as a non-Mason with a view coloured perhaps by the typical prejudicial reportage that is normally associated with the secrecy and practice of Freemasonry, I find myself intrigued and wanting to learn more. Dr Lomas' book has opened my eyes to the other side of the argument and made Freemasonry far more accessible to the 'average joe'. I await Robert Lomas' next book with the anticipation of surprise, wonder and fascination.